NextGenUp vs Upscayl
| NextGenUp | Upscayl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $24.99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling method | Real-ESRGAN for super-resolution, with GFPGAN v1.4 for face restoration | ai |
| Maximum scale | Images up to 8K; video up to 4K | custom |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $24.99/mo |
| API access | — | Yes |
| Input formats | — | png, jpg, jpeg, jfif, webp |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software, Best AI Image Upscalers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, NextGenUp scores higher on our published basis.