Colorize.cc vs ImageColorizer (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
ImageColorizer
From $3.9/mo against from $12/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
ImageColorizer
3.6 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Colorize.cc	ImageColorizer
Our rating	3.6	3.8Better
Starts at	$12/mo	$3.9/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $12/mo	From $3.9/mo
Key features	Instant, free automatic colourisation preview with no account A choice of AI model versions from fast and cheap to highest quality Resolution enhancement up to 4K alongside colourisation V8 Studio mode for repeated, controlled edits on one image One-time credit packs valid for 365 days, no subscription	AI colorization for black-and-white and sepia photographs Scratch and damage repair for torn or degraded prints Portrait retouching alongside restoration tools Batch processing for restoring multiple images at once Resolution support up to 6000x6000 pixels on higher-tier plans
Pros	No subscription; pay only for the credits actually used A free instant preview before any payment Model choice lets a user match cost to how much quality a job needs	Free tier's 50 monthly credits let users test restoration quality on real photos before paying Separates colorization from damage repair, giving more control over badly degraded originals Batch processing suits people restoring entire photo albums rather than single images
Cons	Newer, higher-quality models cost several times more credits per photo Added colour is a model's estimate, not a historical record Restoring a large family archive at top quality can burn through credits fast	Credit-based pricing can run up costs fast for large restoration projects Colorization accuracy still requires manual correction for photos with ambiguous original colors Higher-resolution output is gated behind the pricier plan tier
Company	Colorize.cc	ImageColorizer, founded 2019

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260922. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Colorize.cc better than ImageColorizer?

In our reviews Colorize.cc scores 3.6 and ImageColorizer scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Colorize.cc: AI photo colorization and restoration tool with a free instant preview and pay-as-you-go credits from $12, no subscription required. ImageColorizer: AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos.

Which is cheaper, Colorize.cc or ImageColorizer?

ImageColorizer has the lower starting price: from $12/mo for Colorize.cc and from $3.9/mo for ImageColorizer.

Do Colorize.cc and ImageColorizer have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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