Artlist vs Topaz Video AI (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Artlist
From $11.99/mo against from $59/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Topaz Video AI
4.2 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools

Side by side

Compared on	Artlist	Topaz Video AI
Our rating	4.2	4.4Better
Starts at	$11.99/moBetter	$59/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Video	Video
Plans	AI Starter$19.99/mo, or $11.99/mo billed yearly AI Core$39.99/mo, or $23.99/mo billed yearly AI Creator$69.99/mo, or $41.67/mo billed yearly Custom BusinessCustom pricing	From $59/mo
Key features	AI video, image, and voiceover generation under a shared credit system Royalty-free music and sound effects library built from the company's original catalog Stock footage library including footage up to 8K resolution 50+ video editing plugins for post-production workflows Video templates for faster asset assembly	Video upscaling, frame-rate interpolation, and denoising Stabilization for shaky or poor-quality footage Hybrid local and cloud-based rendering Operating since 2022 Multiple specialized AI models for different enhancement tasks
Pros	Combines licensed asset libraries with generation tools in one subscription instead of two separate services Established company (founded 2016) with a large creator base and enterprise clients like Nike and Netflix Credit-based AI Suite gives flexibility to shift usage between video, image, and voice generation	Enhancement and restoration focus fills a genuinely different need than generation tools Hybrid local-and-cloud rendering offers processing flexibility Multiple specialized models suit different specific enhancement tasks
Cons	No free trial for any plan as of 2026, unlike several AI generation competitors Full AI Studio access requires the higher-priced Professional tier at $89.99 per month Credit limits on lower tiers can run out during heavier generation workloads	Doesn't generate new video content, a fundamentally different category than most tools here No free plan to test before committing Local rendering requires adequate hardware for heavier restoration jobs
Company	Artlist Ltd., founded 2016	Topaz Labs, founded 2022

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Artlist better than Topaz Video AI?

In our reviews Artlist scores 4.2 and Topaz Video AI scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Artlist: Creative platform combining royalty-free music, footage, and an AI Suite for generating video, image, and voiceover content. Topaz Video AI: Upscales and restores existing footage, rather than generating new video.

Which is cheaper, Artlist or Topaz Video AI?

Artlist has the lower starting price: from $11.99/mo for Artlist and from $59/mo for Topaz Video AI.

Do Artlist and Topaz Video AI have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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