Overall Winner
Topaz Gigapixel AI
beats Waifu2x by 13 points
Waifu2x 39/100
Topaz Gigapixel AI 🏆 52/100
Waifu2x
Free
VS
Topaz Gigapixel AI
From $99/mo
The verdict
Topaz Gigapixel AI scores 52/100 against Waifu2x's 39/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Waifu2x
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
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
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 | Waifu2x | Topaz Gigapixel AI | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Waifu2x |
| Starting price | Free | From $99/mo | Waifu2x |
Our pick