Overall Winner
Topaz Gigapixel AI
beats Crystal Upscaler by 10 points
Crystal Upscaler 42/100
Topaz Gigapixel AI 🏆 52/100
Crystal Upscaler
From $2/mo
VS
Topaz Gigapixel AI
From $99/mo
The verdict
Topaz Gigapixel AI scores 52/100 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
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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 premium pricing"
Pros
Industry-best upscaling quality across 9 specialized AI models Preserves detail faithfully — reviewers call it the "king quality-wise" 9 specialized models for different content types (Standard, High Fidelity, Low Res, Text & Shapes, Art & CG, etc.)
Pricing & value
| Metric | Crystal Upscaler | Topaz Gigapixel AI | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Crystal Upscaler |
| Starting price | From $2/mo | From $99/mo | Crystal Upscaler |
Our pick