Overall Winner
Upscayl
beats Crystal Upscaler by 13 points
Crystal Upscaler 42/100
Upscayl 🏆 55/100
Crystal Upscaler
From $2/mo
VS
Upscayl
Free
The verdict
Upscayl scores 55/100 against Crystal Upscaler's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Crystal Upscaler
Upscayl
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
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
Upscayl
"The go-to free image upscaler for privacy-first local processing"
Pros
Completely free and open source Privacy-first with local processing Best free option by consensus
Pricing & value
| Metric | Crystal Upscaler | Upscayl | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $2/mo | Free | Upscayl |
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