Overall Winner
Upscayl
beats Magnific by 13 points
Magnific 42/100
Upscayl 🏆 55/100
Magnific
From $14.50/mo
VS
Upscayl
Free
The verdict
Upscayl scores 55/100 against Magnific's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Magnific
Upscayl
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Magnific
"Best creative upscaler for artistic reimagining — if you can tolerate the business"
Pros
Best creative and artistic upscaling Adds imaginative detail to images Up to 10K resolution
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 | Magnific | Upscayl | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Upscayl |
| Starting price | From $14.50/mo | Free | Upscayl |
Our pick