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Head to head · 2026

Palette.fm vs UpSynth

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Palette.fm

Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result

4.1$6/mo

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UpSynth

Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control

3.6Free

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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

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: UpSynth does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Palette.fm

    4.1 against 3.6

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Image Generation tools

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Compared onPalette.fmUpSynth
Our rating4.1Better3.6
Starts at$6/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryImage GenerationImage Generation
PlansFrom $6/moFree
Key features
  • 21 colour filters as starting points
  • Keyword adjustment of individual colours
  • Batch upload for whole collections
  • Output up to 5000 by 5000 pixels
  • Unlimited free previews before paying
  • Upscaling with manual parameter control
  • Restoration of damaged or degraded images
  • Enhancement and modification in one editor
  • Control over fidelity versus invented detail
  • Support for photographs and graphics
Pros
  • Unlimited previews let you judge results before paying
  • Keyword control instead of a single fixed output
  • Pay-once option alongside the subscription
  • Parameter control avoids the plastic look of one-click upscalers
  • Restoration and upscaling handled in the same editor
  • Free first result on a real file before paying
Cons
  • Free downloads are watermarked and capped at 500 pixels
  • Colourisation invents plausible colour, it does not restore the real colour
  • Credit-metered, so cost scales with the size of an archive
  • Manual control needs more operator time than a one-click tool
  • Restoration results depend on what survives in the original
CompanyPalette FM, Unipessoal LDAUpSynth

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Palette.fm better than UpSynth?

In our reviews Palette.fm scores 4.1 and UpSynth scores 3.6. The better pick depends on the job. Palette.fm: Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result. UpSynth: Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control.

Which is cheaper, Palette.fm or UpSynth?

Palette.fm: from $6/mo. UpSynth: free.

Do Palette.fm and UpSynth have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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