Overall Winner
Magnific
beats Waifu2x by 3 points
Waifu2x 39/100
Magnific 🏆 42/100
Waifu2x
Free
VS
Magnific
From $14.50/mo
The verdict
Magnific scores 42/100 against Waifu2x's 39/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Waifu2x
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
Waifu2x
"Free open-source upscaler that works, but technology has moved on"
Pros
Completely free and open source Good for anime-style images Simple to use
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 | Waifu2x | Magnific | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Waifu2x |
| Starting price | Free | From $14.50/mo | Waifu2x |
Our pick