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ImageColorizerMost similar to ColorizeThis in what it does, its category and its price.
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VanceAIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. ColorizeThis has none.
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Face26From $6/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ReminiRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for ColorizeThis.
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At a glance
Green means better than ColorizeThis, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ColorizeThisBaseline | 3.6 | Not listed | No | AI diffusion colorization measured at 92% accuracy on Civil War-era sepia photographs - restoring old family photos and even VHS video, not just still images. | |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8+0.2 | $3.9/mo | YesColorizeThis has none | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs ColorizeThis |
| Face26 | 3.9+0.3 | $6/mo | YesColorizeThis has none | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs ColorizeThis |
 Photor AI | 3.3−0.3 | Free | YesColorizeThis has none | Photo analysis, age transformation and face restoration in one consumer toolset. | vs ColorizeThis |
| VanceAI | 4.2+0.6 | $10/mo | YesColorizeThis has none | Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch | vs ColorizeThis |
 Colorize.cc | 3.6Same | $12/mo | YesColorizeThis has none | AI photo colorization and restoration tool with a free instant preview and pay-as-you-go credits from $12, no subscription required. | vs ColorizeThis |
| Remini | 3.8+0.2 | Free | YesColorizeThis has none | Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs. | vs ColorizeThis |
 UpSynth | 3.6Same | Free | YesColorizeThis has none | Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control | vs ColorizeThis |
 FinePixel | 3.4−0.2 | Free | YesColorizeThis has none | Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting. | vs ColorizeThis |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ColorizeThis.
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs ColorizeThis+0.2Free plan
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 ColorizeThis+0.3Free plan
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
Photor AI
3.3Free
vs ColorizeThis−0.3Free plan
Photo analysis, age transformation and face restoration in one consumer toolset.
- Face restoration for old or degraded photographs
- Photo analysis to help choose the strongest image
- Age transformation effects
Face restoration has real value for irreplaceable photographs
Uploading photographs of other people warrants consent and care
VanceAI
4.2$10/mo
vs ColorizeThis+0.6Free plan
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
Colorize.cc
3.6$12/mo
vs ColorizeThisSameFree plan
AI photo colorization and restoration tool with a free instant preview and pay-as-you-go credits from $12, no subscription required.
- 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
No subscription; pay only for the credits actually used
Newer, higher-quality models cost several times more credits per photo
Remini
3.8Free
vs ColorizeThis+0.2Free plan
Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs.
- Old photo restoration
- Unblurring, sharpening and denoising
- Image enlargement and low quality enhancement
Restoration of irreplaceable family photographs is genuinely valuable
Enhancement generates plausible detail rather than recovering lost detail
UpSynth
3.6Free
vs ColorizeThisSameFree plan
Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control.
- Upscaling with manual parameter control
- Restoration of damaged or degraded images
- Enhancement and modification in one editor
Parameter control avoids the plastic look of one-click upscalers
Manual control needs more operator time than a one-click tool
FinePixel
3.4Free
vs ColorizeThis−0.2Free plan
Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting.
- Photo upscaling up to approximately ten times original resolution
- Text-to-image generation using diffusion models
- Inpainting for editing and extending existing images
Upscaling addresses a genuinely common practical need
Upscaling reconstructs plausible detail rather than recovering real detail
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ColorizeThis free?
ColorizeThis does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to ColorizeThis?
VanceAI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Face26, ImageColorizer, Remini.
What is the cheapest alternative to ColorizeThis?
Among paid plans, ImageColorizer has the lowest starting price (from $3.9/mo). If you need it free, start with VanceAI.
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.