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ImageColorizerMost similar to UpSynth 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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ReminiRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for UpSynth.
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At a glance
Green means better than UpSynth, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UpSynthBaseline | 3.6 | Free | Yes | Image upscaling and restoration editor with per-parameter control | |
| ImageColorizer | 3.8+0.2 | $3.9/mo | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that colorizes black-and-white images and repairs scratches, damage, and low detail in old photos. | vs UpSynth |
 Colorcinch | 3.6Same | Free | Yes | AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor. | vs UpSynth |
| Magnific AI | 4.6+1.0 | $39/mo | Yes | Upscales and adds detail, doesn't generate from scratch | vs UpSynth |
| Face26 | 3.9+0.3 | $6/mo | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs UpSynth |
 SupaRes | 3.5−0.1 | Free | Yes | Image enhancement as discrete operations - super resolution, face enhancement, artefact reduction, low-light boost - rather than one blanket filter. | vs UpSynth |
 PicMa Studio | 3.7+0.1 | $6.99/mo | Yes | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs UpSynth |
| Remini | 3.8+0.2 | Free | Yes | Photo and video enhancement - unblurring, denoising, enlarging and restoring old photographs. | vs UpSynth |
 Photor AI | 3.3−0.3 | Free | Yes | Photo analysis, age transformation and face restoration in one consumer toolset. | vs UpSynth |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches UpSynth.
ImageColorizer
3.8$3.9/mo
vs UpSynth+0.2
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
Colorcinch
3.6Free
vs UpSynthSame
AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor.
- AI Face Restoration for damaged or low-quality photos
- AI Inpainting & Removal for intelligent element editing
- AI Background Removal
Five distinct AI tools cover meaningfully different editing tasks, not one relabeled feature
Specific pricing tiers weren't detailed on the page reviewed
Magnific AI
4.6$39/mo
vs UpSynth+1.0
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
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs UpSynth+0.3
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
SupaRes
3.5Free
vs UpSynth−0.1
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
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs UpSynth+0.1
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
Remini
3.8Free
vs UpSynth+0.2
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
Photor AI
3.3Free
vs UpSynth−0.3
Photo analysis, age transformation and face restoration in one consumer toolset.
- Face restoration for old or degraded photographs
- Photo analysis to help choose the strongest image
- Age transformation effects
Face restoration has real value for irreplaceable photographs
Uploading photographs of other people warrants consent and care
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is UpSynth free?
UpSynth has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to UpSynth?
Magnific AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Face26, ImageColorizer, Remini.
What is the cheapest alternative to UpSynth?
Among paid plans, ImageColorizer has the lowest starting price (from $3.9/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.