10 companies ranked alongside Topaz Gigapixel AI on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.
| # | ALTERNATIVE | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM | RANKED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  UpscaylOpen source privacy-first upscaling | Budget-conscious users with a powerful GPU | 90.3 | Free | #3 in Top 10 AI Image UpscalersOn 2 of Topaz Gigapixel AI's rankings |
| 2 |  Adobe FireflyCreative generative AI for professionals | Professional designers and enterprise workflows | 95.0 | $4.99/month | #1 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors |
| 3 | Adobe Super ResolutionNative upscaling in Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw | Adobe ecosystem users and photographers already invested in Lightroom | 92.7 | $9.99/month (Creative Cloud subscription) | #2 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers |
| 4 | Adobe PhotoshopThe world's best imaging and graphic design software. | Professional photo editing and digital art | 90.3 | $22.99/mo | #3 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors |
| 5 |  Icons8 UpscaylFast cloud-based upscaling with intuitive interface | Casual users, content creators, and those preferring web-based solutions | 88.0 | $0 (free tier); $5/month (premium) | #4 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers |
| 6 |  Let's EnhanceAutomated enhancements for business | E-commerce product photography batch processing | 85.7 | $9/month | #5 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers |
| 7 |  Runway MLCreative suite of AI video and image tools | Content creators needing quick AI image and video processing | 85.7 | Free (limited); $12 USD per month (Standard) | #5 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors |
| 8 |  BigjpgSpecialised upscaling for anime and artwork | Anime fans, manga readers, digital artists, and illustration enthusiasts | 83.3 | $9.99/month (subscription) | #6 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers |
| 9 |  Remove.bgRemove image backgrounds 100% automatically in 5 seconds. | Quick everyday removals | 83.3 | $9.00 per month | #6 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors |
| 10 |  Luminar AIAI-powered photo enhancement with one-click presets | Amateur photographers seeking quick, intelligent photo enhancements | 81.0 | $79 USD (annual subscription) | #7 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors |
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Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
Closest to Topaz Gigapixel AI by the rankings they share: Upscayl (2 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Upscayl, Icons8 Upscayl and Runway ML.
Stated starting prices: Adobe Firefly ($4.99/month), Adobe Super Resolution ($9.99/month (Creative Cloud subscription)), Adobe Photoshop ($22.99/mo), Let's Enhance ($9/month), Bigjpg ($9.99/month (subscription)), Remove.bg ($9.00 per month) and Luminar AI ($79 USD (annual subscription)).
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
#3 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers: Upscayl is a free, community-driven desktop application offering multiple upscaling models including Real-ESRGAN. It requires no subscription or registration and runs locally on your machine for complete privacy.
#1 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors: Adobe's integrated generative AI tool allows users to remove objects, expand canvases, and create new content directly in Photoshop and web interfaces. Powered by Adobe's proprietary models trained on licensed content.
#2 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers: Adobe's Super Resolution feature is integrated directly into Lightroom and Camera Raw, using neural networks to intelligently enlarge images whilst preserving detail. It processes non-destructively and syncs across Adobe's ecosystem.
#3 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors: The professional image editor now includes AI-powered content-aware fill, object selection, and Sky Replacement. Combines traditional editing tools with modern generative capabilities.
#4 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers: Icons8's web-based upscaler offers quick processing of images up to 4x enlargement. It features a clean, user-friendly interface with no installation required and delivers results in seconds through cloud processing.
#5 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers: Let's Enhance is a web-based upscaler supporting up to 16x enlargement. It features specialised models for different content types and offers both free and paid tiers with flexible credit-based pricing.
#5 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors: Web-based platform offering AI image generation, background removal, object erasing, and motion tracking. Designed for creators who need quick AI enhancements without coding.
#6 in Top 10 AI Image Upscalers: Bigjpg specialises in enlarging anime, manga, and digital artwork using neural networks tuned for illustrated content. It offers multiple compression algorithms and is particularly effective for non-photorealistic imagery.
#6 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors: Dedicated background removal tool using deep learning to detect and isolate subjects. Available as web app and with API access for bulk processing.
#7 in Top 10 AI Photo Editors: Desktop and cloud-based editor offering AI sky replacement, object removal, and auto-enhancement. Uses machine learning for intelligent one-click photo improvements.