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PhotomyneMost similar to Palette.fm 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 $6/mo for Palette.fm.
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ReminiRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Palette.fm.
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At a glance
Green means better than Palette.fm, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palette.fmBaseline | 4.1 | $6/mo | Yes | Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result. | |
| Photomyne | 4.0−0.1 | $5/mo$1 less | No | Scans printed photos, slides and negatives with a phone camera, then restores and colourises them. | vs Palette.fm |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8−0.3 | $3.9/mo$2.1 less | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs Palette.fm |
 PicMa Studio | 3.7−0.4 | $6.99/mo$0.99 more | Yes | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs Palette.fm |
 Colorize.cc | 3.6−0.5 | $12/mo$6 more | Yes | AI photo colorization and restoration tool with a free instant preview and pay-as-you-go credits from $12, no subscription required. | vs Palette.fm |
 UpSynth | 3.6−0.5 | Free | Yes | Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control | vs Palette.fm |
 Pixelicious | 3.5−0.6 | Free | Yes | Converts any image into pixel art with adjustable grids and custom palettes. | vs Palette.fm |
| Face26 | 3.9−0.2 | $6/moSame price | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs Palette.fm |
| Remini | 3.8−0.3 | Free | Yes | Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs. | vs Palette.fm |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Palette.fm.
Photomyne
4.0$5/mo
vs Palette.fm$1 less−0.1
Scans printed photos, slides and negatives with a phone camera, then restores and colourises them.
- Batch detection and cropping of multiple prints at once
- Perspective correction from a hand-held phone
- Slide and negative scanning through companion apps
Batch capture makes a shoebox archive actually finishable
Features are spread across several separate apps
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs Palette.fm$2.1 less−0.3
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
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs Palette.fm$0.99 more−0.4
Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly.
- Photo enhancement and upscaling
- Object and background removal
- Colour restoration for old photographs
Replaces four separate single-purpose subscriptions
Weekly billing makes $6.99 read cheaper than the $30 a month it is
Colorize.cc
3.6$12/mo
vs Palette.fm$6 more−0.5
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
UpSynth
3.6Free
vs Palette.fm−0.5
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
Pixelicious
3.5Free
vs Palette.fm−0.6
Converts any image into pixel art with adjustable grids and custom palettes.
- Image to pixel art conversion with adjustable grid resolution
- Custom colour palettes for consistent asset sets
- Suited to game sprites, tiles and retro design
Grid and palette control is what actually makes pixel art work
Output is a starting point; sprites usually need hand-editing
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs Palette.fmSame price−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
Remini
3.8Free
vs Palette.fm−0.3
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Palette.fm free?
Palette.fm has a free plan, and paid plans start from $6/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Palette.fm?
Face26 is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: ImageColorizer, Remini, PicMa Studio.
What is the cheapest alternative to Palette.fm?
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.