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ImageColorizerMost similar to Colorize.cc in what it does, its category and its price.
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PrexiHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Change Hair ColorFrom $3.9/mo, against from $12/mo for Colorize.cc.
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VanceAIRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for Colorize.cc.
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At a glance
Green means better than Colorize.cc, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorize.ccBaseline | 3.6 | $12/mo | Yes | AI photo colorization and restoration tool with a free instant preview and pay-as-you-go credits from $12, no subscription required. | |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8+0.2 | $3.9/mo$8.1 less | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs Colorize.cc |
 Face26 | 3.9+0.3 | $6/mo$6 less | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs Colorize.cc |
 Palette.fm | 4.1+0.5 | $6/mo$6 less | Yes | Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result. | vs Colorize.cc |
 LumenFix | 3.7+0.1 | $7.5/mo$4.5 less | Yes | AI photo enhancer that unblurs, restores and colorizes photos and upscales to 4K or higher, with free daily credits and no sign-up required. | vs Colorize.cc |
| Prexi | 4.2+0.6 | $9/mo$3 less | Yes | Prompt library for AI image and video models with 3,400+ prompts organised by model, style and ratio, one-click copy, remix, private collections and preview generations on Flux, Nano Banana, Midjourney, SD3.5, Seedance and Veo. | vs Colorize.cc |
| VanceAI | 4.2+0.6 | $10/mo$2 less | Yes | Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch | vs Colorize.cc |
| Change Hair Color | 3.1−0.5 | $3.9/mo$8.1 less | No | Previews new hair colors and hairstyles on your own photo before you dye | vs Colorize.cc |
 Photolaria | 3.9+0.3 | Free | Yes | Per-model credit costs published to the image, and private galleries by default. | vs Colorize.cc |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Colorize.cc.
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs Colorize.cc$8.1 less+0.2
AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos.
- AI colorization for black-and-white and sepia photographs
- Scratch and damage repair for torn or degraded prints
- Portrait retouching alongside restoration tools
Free tier's 50 monthly credits let users test restoration quality on real photos before paying
Credit-based pricing can run up costs fast for large restoration projects
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs Colorize.cc$6 less+0.3
AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images.
- 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
Restoration previews are free before committing to a download
Company disclosed little beyond the May 2023 launch announcement, with no public funding history
Palette.fm
4.1$6/mo
vs Colorize.cc$6 less+0.5
Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result.
- 21 colour filters as starting points
- Keyword adjustment of individual colours
- Batch upload for whole collections
Unlimited previews let you judge results before paying
Free downloads are watermarked and capped at 500 pixels
LumenFix
3.7$7.5/mo
vs Colorize.cc$4.5 less+0.1
AI photo enhancer that unblurs, restores and colorizes photos and upscales to 4K or higher, with free daily credits and no sign-up required.
- Unblur, sharpen, restore and colorize photos
- Upscale to 4K and up to 8K print resolution
- Glare removal and text unblurring
Free daily credits without sign-up
Free tier is limited to daily credits and standard enhancement
Prexi
4.2$9/mo
vs Colorize.cc$3 less+0.6
Prompt library for AI image and video models with 3,400+ prompts organised by model, style and ratio, one-click copy, remix, private collections and preview generations on Flux, Nano Banana, Midjourney, SD3.5, Seedance and Veo.
- 3,400+ prompts tagged by model, style and ratio
- One-click copy with no account needed
- Remix action for reworking a prompt
Free to browse and copy without an account
Free plan allows one preview generation a day
VanceAI
4.2$10/mo
vs Colorize.cc$2 less+0.6
Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch.
- Batch photo processing via desktop app and API
- AI upscaling, denoising, and colorization
- Old photo restoration and scratch removal
Batch processing handles large photo sets efficiently
Not built for generating new images from prompts
Change Hair Color
3.1$3.9/mo
vs Colorize.cc$8.1 less−0.5
Previews new hair colors and hairstyles on your own photo before you dye.
- Previews a new hair color on your own photo
- Natural shades plus bold colors such as pink, blue and purple
- Hairstyle changes, including afro and buzz cut
See a color before committing to dye
Only 4 free credits for new users
Photolaria
3.9Free
vs Colorize.cc+0.3
Per-model credit costs published to the image, and private galleries by default.
- Prompt-based photo editing and generation in the browser
- Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Per-model, per-resolution credit costs published
Publishes what each model costs per image instead of hiding it
Monthly plan prices are not stated next to the credit allowances
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Colorize.cc free?
Colorize.cc has a free plan, and paid plans start from $12/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Colorize.cc?
Prexi is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: VanceAI, Palette.fm, Face26.
What is the cheapest alternative to Colorize.cc?
Among paid plans, ImageColorizer has the lowest starting price (from $3.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Prexi.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.