Face26 vs Magnific 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
Face26
From $6/mo against from $39/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Magnific AI
3.9 against 4.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Face26	Magnific AI
Our rating	3.9	4.6Better
Starts at	$6/moBetter	$39/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $6/mo	From $39/mo
Key features	AI unblurring and detail enhancement tuned for faces and portraits Colorization of black-and-white or faded photographs Photo upscaling and resolution enhancement for low-quality originals Noise, grain, and pixelation removal from scanned or compressed images Background and object removal alongside restoration tools	AI upscaling up to 16x resolution Detail and texture enhancement beyond simple upscaling Integrated with Freepik's broader platform Credit-based usage for the flagship Magnific model Unlimited standard upscaling on paid tiers
Pros	Restoration previews are free before committing to a download Face- and portrait-specific tuning gives better results than generic upscalers on old family photos Low entry price relative to professional photo restoration services	Genuinely distinctive detail enhancement, not just pixel upscaling Now backed by Freepik's larger platform and user base Unlimited standard upscaling available on paid plans
Cons	Company disclosed little beyond the May 2023 launch announcement, with no public funding history Credit-based downloads mean costs can add up for restoring large photo batches Results on severely damaged or extremely low-resolution originals still need manual touch-up	Doesn't generate new images, only enhances existing ones Flagship model still consumes credits on paid plans Best results require an image with enough detail to begin with
Company	Face26, founded 2023	Freepik Company, founded 2023

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Face26 better than Magnific AI?

In our reviews Face26 scores 3.9 and Magnific AI scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. Face26: AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. Magnific AI: Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch.

Which is cheaper, Face26 or Magnific AI?

Face26 has the lower starting price: from $6/mo for Face26 and from $39/mo for Magnific AI.

Do Face26 and Magnific AI have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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