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BigjpgMost similar to ImgUpscaler in what it does, its category and its price.
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Magnific AIHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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Face26From $6/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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LumenFixRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for ImgUpscaler.
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At a glance
Green means better than ImgUpscaler, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ImgUpscalerBaseline | 3.8 | Free | Yes | 2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day. | |
| Bigjpg | 3.5−0.3 | $6/mo | Yes | Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6. | vs ImgUpscaler |
 Upscale.media | 3.5−0.3 | Free | Yes | AI upscales an image 2x, 4x or 8x by predicting and generating the missing pixels - not just stretching what's there. Free tier included, plus face restoration, deblur and colorize tools. | vs ImgUpscaler |
| LumenFix | 3.7−0.1 | $7.5/mo | 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 ImgUpscaler |
 BgEraser | 3.5−0.3 | Free | Yes | Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours. | vs ImgUpscaler |
 Removal.AI | 3.3−0.5 | Free | Yes | Automatically detects the subject in a photo and removes the background in under 3 seconds - batch process up to 1,000 images at once, with API access. | vs ImgUpscaler |
| Face26 | 3.9+0.1 | $6/mo | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs ImgUpscaler |
 Caricaturer | 3.1−0.7 | Free | Yes | Free caricature maker with anime portraits, upscaling and object removal alongside it. | vs ImgUpscaler |
| Magnific AI | 4.6+0.8 | $39/mo | Yes | Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch | vs ImgUpscaler |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ImgUpscaler.
Bigjpg
3.5$6/mo
vs ImgUpscaler−0.3
Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6.
- AI super-resolution upscaling up to 16 times the original size
- Reconstructs lines, colour and detail rather than stretching pixels
- Tuned for illustration and anime-style artwork as well as photos
A free tier to test quality before paying
Free tier is capped at a 5 MB upload and a shared, slow server
Upscale.media
3.5Free
vs ImgUpscaler−0.3
AI upscales an image 2x, 4x or 8x by predicting and generating the missing pixels - not just stretching what's there. Free tier included, plus face restoration, deblur and colorize tools.
- AI upscaling that predicts and generates missing pixel detail (2x/4x/8x)
- Face restoration, deblur, dehaze, and colorize tools
- Video upscaling up to 1 minute
AI-driven detail reconstruction genuinely outperforms simple pixel-stretching
Free tier has upload limits that push toward paid plans for regular use
LumenFix
3.7$7.5/mo
vs ImgUpscaler−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
BgEraser
3.5Free
vs ImgUpscaler−0.3
Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours.
- AI background removal with clean edge preservation
- Batch processing up to 20 images at once
- JPG, PNG, and WebP support with transparent PNG output
Genuinely unlimited and free, no subscription or credit system
Best results depend on higher-resolution images with clear subjects
Removal.AI
3.3Free
vs ImgUpscaler−0.5
Automatically detects the subject in a photo and removes the background in under 3 seconds - batch process up to 1,000 images at once, with API access.
- Automatic subject detection and background removal in under 3 seconds
- Batch processing up to 1,000 images per upload
- Built-in online photo editor with text and effects
Batch processing at real scale (1,000 images) suits e-commerce catalog work
Free tier preview images are capped at 1000px resolution
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs ImgUpscaler+0.1
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
Caricaturer
3.1Free
vs ImgUpscaler−0.7
Free caricature maker with anime portraits, upscaling and object removal alongside it.
- Caricature generation from photographs
- Text to caricature
- Anime portrait generator
Free across several tools rather than one gated function
Results vary sharply with source photo quality
Magnific AI
4.6$39/mo
vs ImgUpscaler+0.8
Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch.
- AI upscaling up to 16x resolution
- Detail and texture enhancement beyond simple upscaling
- Integrated with Freepik's broader platform
Genuinely distinctive detail enhancement, not just pixel upscaling
Doesn't generate new images, only enhances existing ones
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ImgUpscaler free?
ImgUpscaler has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to ImgUpscaler?
Magnific AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Face26, LumenFix, Bigjpg.
What is the cheapest alternative to ImgUpscaler?
Among paid plans, Bigjpg has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Magnific AI.
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.