Overall Winner
Topaz Gigapixel AI
beats Crystal Upscaler by 11 points
Crystal Upscaler 42/100
Topaz Gigapixel AI 🏆 53/100
Crystal Upscaler
From $2/mo
VS
Topaz Gigapixel AI
From $29/mo
The verdict
Topaz Gigapixel AI scores 53/100 against Crystal Upscaler's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Crystal Upscaler
Topaz Gigapixel AI
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Crystal Upscaler
"Cheapest specialist upscaler with standout text rendering"
Pros
Cheapest specialist upscaler at $2/mo Exceptional text rendering Portrait and face specialist
Topaz Gigapixel AI
"Professional-grade quality benchmark held back by subscription pricing"
Pros
Industry-best upscaling quality Preserves detail faithfully 9 specialized AI models
Pricing & value
| Metric | Crystal Upscaler | Topaz Gigapixel AI | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $2/mo | From $29/mo | Crystal Upscaler |
Our pick