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SupaResMost similar to Topaz Labs in what it does, its category and its price.
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VanceAIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Topaz Labs has none.
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BigjpgFrom $6/mo, against from $9/mo for Topaz Labs.
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ON1 Photo RAWRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Topaz Labs.
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At a glance
Green means better than Topaz Labs, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Topaz LabsBaseline | 4.3 | $9/mo | No | Deep-learning photo and video enhancement for noise reduction, sharpening and upscaling. | |
| SupaRes | 3.5−0.8 | Free | YesTopaz Labs has none | Image enhancement as discrete operations - super resolution, face enhancement, artefact reduction, low-light boost - rather than one blanket filter. | vs Topaz Labs |
 Remini | 3.8−0.5 | Free | YesTopaz Labs has none | Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs. | vs Topaz Labs |
| ON1 Photo RAW | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | AI-assisted raw photo editing and cataloguing you own outright rather than rent. | vs Topaz Labs |
 FinePixel | 3.4−0.9 | Free | YesTopaz Labs has none | Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting. | vs Topaz Labs |
| Bigjpg | 3.5−0.8 | $6/mo$3 less | YesTopaz Labs has none | Free AI image upscaler using deep convolutional neural networks to enlarge artwork and photos up to 16 times, with paid plans from $6. | vs Topaz Labs |
| VanceAI | 4.2−0.1 | $10/mo$1 more | YesTopaz Labs has none | Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch | vs Topaz Labs |
 Pixalto | 3.3−1.0 | Not listed | No | Upscale a low-resolution photo and AI intelligently fills in missing detail rather than just stretching pixels - plus background removal and photo-to-sticker conversion. | vs Topaz Labs |
 Face26 | 3.9−0.4 | $6/mo$3 less | YesTopaz Labs has none | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs Topaz Labs |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Topaz Labs.
SupaRes
3.5Free
vs Topaz Labs−0.8Free plan
Image enhancement as discrete operations - super resolution, face enhancement, artefact reduction, low-light boost - rather than one blanket filter.
- Super resolution upscaling
- Face enhancement
- Artefact reduction for scans and compressed images
Discrete operations avoid the over-processed look of blanket enhancement
Face enhancement generates plausible detail rather than recovering it
Remini
3.8Free
vs Topaz Labs−0.5Free 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
ON1 Photo RAW
4.0Not listed
vs Topaz Labs−0.3
AI-assisted raw photo editing and cataloguing you own outright rather than rent.
- Full raw editing with AI masking, noise reduction and enhancement
- Photo cataloguing and organisation in the same application
- Perpetual licence option rather than subscription-only
Ownership removes the subscription dependency on your own archive
Smaller third-party plug-in ecosystem than Adobe
FinePixel
3.4Free
vs Topaz Labs−0.9Free 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
Bigjpg
3.5$6/mo
vs Topaz Labs$3 less−0.8Free plan
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
VanceAI
4.2$10/mo
vs Topaz Labs$1 more−0.1Free 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
Pixalto
3.3Not listed
vs Topaz Labs−1.0
Upscale a low-resolution photo and AI intelligently fills in missing detail rather than just stretching pixels - plus background removal and photo-to-sticker conversion.
- AI Image Upscale - intelligently fills missing detail, not just stretching
- AI Background Removal with transparent or custom backgrounds
- Photo to Sticker Conversion (WhatsApp and personal use)
AI upscaling reconstructs genuine detail rather than just stretching pixels
iOS-only - no Android or web version
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs Topaz Labs$3 less−0.4Free 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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Topaz Labs free?
Topaz Labs does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $9/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Topaz Labs?
VanceAI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Face26, Remini, SupaRes.
What is the cheapest alternative to Topaz Labs?
Among paid plans, Bigjpg has the lowest starting price (from $6/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.