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Upscale.mediaMost similar to LumenFix in what it does, its category and its price.
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Face26Has a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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ImageColorizerFrom $3.9/mo, against from $7.5/mo for LumenFix.
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ImgUpscalerRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for LumenFix.
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At a glance
Green means better than LumenFix, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LumenFixBaseline | 3.7 | $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. | |
| Upscale.media | 3.5−0.2 | 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 LumenFix |
| Face26 | 3.9+0.2 | $6/mo$1.5 less | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs LumenFix |
| ImgUpscaler | 3.8+0.1 | Free | Yes | 2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day. | vs LumenFix |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8+0.1 | $3.9/mo$3.6 less | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs LumenFix |
 Imgkits | 3.6−0.1 | $6/mo$1.5 less | Yes | All-in-one AI image and video platform for generating, editing, enhancing and upscaling pictures, with pay-as-you-go credits and a yearly Pro plan. | vs LumenFix |
 Viesus Cloud | 3.8+0.1 | $10/mo$2.5 more | Yes | 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. | vs LumenFix |
 BgEraser | 3.5−0.2 | Free | Yes | Free, unlimited AI background removal - batch up to 20 images at once, no account needed, files auto-delete within 2 hours. | vs LumenFix |
 TouchRetouch | 3.7Same | Not listed | No | Mobile photo retouching built around removing things - objects, blemishes, power lines, glare - alongside AI expand, restore and face fix tools. | vs LumenFix |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches LumenFix.
Upscale.media
3.5Free
vs LumenFix−0.2
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
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs LumenFix$1.5 less+0.2
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
ImgUpscaler
3.8Free
vs LumenFix+0.1
2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day.
- 2x and 4x AI super-resolution
- JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF support
- Separate handling for photos, anime, products and portraits
Distinguishes content types instead of one model for everything
Super-resolution invents detail that was never captured
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs LumenFix$3.6 less+0.1
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
Imgkits
3.6$6/mo
vs LumenFix$1.5 less−0.1
All-in-one AI image and video platform for generating, editing, enhancing and upscaling pictures, with pay-as-you-go credits and a yearly Pro plan.
- Text-to-image and natural-language image editing
- Background remover, photo enhancer and upscaler
- Image-to-video tools
Credits do not expire
Yearly price is shown as a 50% promotion
Viesus Cloud
3.8$10/mo
vs LumenFix$2.5 more+0.1
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.
- 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
A named Swiss operator with specific data-retention terms
The credit cost per image is not shown
BgEraser
3.5Free
vs LumenFix−0.2
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
TouchRetouch
3.7Not listed
vs LumenFixSame
Mobile photo retouching built around removing things - objects, blemishes, power lines, glare - alongside AI expand, restore and face fix tools.
- Object, blemish and background removal
- Dedicated line remover for wires and thin structures
- AI Expand for extending a frame beyond its edges
Removal tools target the actual recurring problems in real photographs
Paid apps with no free tier
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is LumenFix free?
LumenFix has a free plan, and paid plans start from $7.5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to LumenFix?
Face26 is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: ImgUpscaler, ImageColorizer, Viesus Cloud.
What is the cheapest alternative to LumenFix?
Among paid plans, ImageColorizer has the lowest starting price (from $3.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Face26.
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.