Face26 vs Viesus Cloud (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 $10/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Face26
3.9 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Face26	Viesus Cloud
Our rating	3.9Better	3.8
Starts at	$6/moBetter	$10/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $6/mo	From $10/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 with face reconstruction and artifact removal Image and PDF enhancement, with PDF output up to 1,200 dpi Full API access, including on the free plan Folders for organising batches of images Files deleted within 30 days, on servers in Amsterdam and New York
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	A named Swiss operator with specific data-retention terms API access on every plan Credits roll over on the 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	The credit cost per image is not shown The terms rule the service out for regulated data Free credits are small and the FAQ text dates from 2023
Company	Face26, founded 2023	VIESUS AG

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

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Face26 better than Viesus Cloud?

In our reviews Face26 scores 3.9 and Viesus Cloud scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Face26: AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. Viesus Cloud: AI image and PDF enhancer with upscaling, face reconstruction and an API from a Swiss company, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a month.

Which is cheaper, Face26 or Viesus Cloud?

Face26 has the lower starting price: from $6/mo for Face26 and from $10/mo for Viesus Cloud.

Do Face26 and Viesus Cloud have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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