Overall Winner
Upscayl
beats Magnific by 13 points
Upscayl 🏆 55/100
Magnific 42/100
Upscayl
Free
VS
Magnific
From $14.50/mo
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
Upscayl
Magnific
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Upscayl | Magnific | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Upscayl |
| Starting price | Free | From $14.50/mo | Upscayl |
Our pick