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Palette.fmMost similar to Photomyne in what it does, its category and its price.
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VanceAIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Photomyne has none.
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ImageColorizerFrom $3.9/mo, against from $5/mo for Photomyne.
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Face26Rated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Photomyne.
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At a glance
Green means better than Photomyne, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PhotomyneBaseline | 4.0 | $5/mo | No | Scans printed photos, slides and negatives with a phone camera, then restores and colourises them. | |
| Palette.fm | 4.1+0.1 | $6/mo$1 more | YesPhotomyne has none | Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result. | vs Photomyne |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8−0.2 | $3.9/mo$1.1 less | YesPhotomyne has none | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs Photomyne |
 Remini | 3.8−0.2 | Free | YesPhotomyne has none | Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs. | vs Photomyne |
| Face26 | 3.9−0.1 | $6/mo$1 more | YesPhotomyne has none | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs Photomyne |
 Colorize.cc | 3.6−0.4 | $12/mo$7 more | YesPhotomyne 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 Photomyne |
 PicMa Studio | 3.7−0.3 | $6.99/mo$1.99 more | YesPhotomyne has none | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs Photomyne |
 ImgUpscaler | 3.8−0.2 | Free | YesPhotomyne has none | 2x and 4x super-resolution in the browser, with uploads deleted after a day. | vs Photomyne |
| VanceAI | 4.2+0.2 | $10/mo$5 more | YesPhotomyne has none | Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch | vs Photomyne |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Photomyne.
Palette.fm
4.1$6/mo
vs Photomyne$1 more+0.1Free plan
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
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs Photomyne$1.1 less−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
Remini
3.8Free
vs Photomyne−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
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs Photomyne$1 more−0.1Free 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
Colorize.cc
3.6$12/mo
vs Photomyne$7 more−0.4Free 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
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs Photomyne$1.99 more−0.3Free plan
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
ImgUpscaler
3.8Free
vs Photomyne−0.2Free plan
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
VanceAI
4.2$10/mo
vs Photomyne$5 more+0.2Free 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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Photomyne free?
Photomyne does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Photomyne?
VanceAI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Palette.fm, Face26, ImageColorizer.
What is the cheapest alternative to Photomyne?
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.