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RSlazzer vs Topaz Gigapixel
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Slazzer if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: ecommerce sellers, photographers
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Choose Topaz Gigapixel if…
- you're in its core audience: photographers, photo restorers
Side by side
Feature Slazzer Topaz Gigapixel
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price—$12/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Cost per processed image$0.121—
Trains AI on your contentNo—
Data retentionFiles deleted shortly after processingKept as needed for business, legal and service purposes; no fixed period
Batch processing—
Manual refine brush—
AI backgrounds—
AI shadows—
Design plugins—
Desktop app—
E-commerce integration—
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, API, Figma, Self-hostedWindows, macOS
CategoryBackground RemovalUpscalers & Enhancers
CompanyCanva Austria GmbHTopaz Labs LLC
Based in—United States
Founded——
Part of——
Key features
S Slazzer
- Automatic background removal including hair and fur
- Background replacement, blur and AI background generation
- AI upscale, enhance, shadow and relighting
- Batch processing via desktop apps
- REST API processing up to 500 images per minute
- Photoshop, Figma and Sketch plugins
- Manual paint and erase refinement tools
- On-premise deployment option
T Topaz Gigapixel
- Upscaling up to 16x
- Enhancement models for faces, text, art and low-res images
- Generative Wonder 2 and Wonder 3 models
- Unlimited local and cloud rendering
- Batch processing
- Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom Classic
- Face recovery and restoration modes
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Slazzer
FreeFree
Subscription 100£10.09/mo (excl. VAT)
Subscription 1,000£86.22/mo (excl. VAT)
Top-UpFrom £5.51 for 10 credits
EnterpriseCustom
Topaz Gigapixel
Personal$29/mo, or $19/mo with an annual commitment, or $149/yr (about $12/mo)
Pro$54/mo with an annual commitment, or $499/yr (about $42/mo)
Topaz Studio$69/mo, or $45/mo with an annual commitment, or $399/yr
Strengths and limitations
Slazzer
- Unlimited free low-resolution previews
- Unused subscription credits roll over up to 6x the monthly budget
- Available on web, desktop, mobile, API and design plugins
- Pay-as-you-go credits stay valid for two years
- Free plan includes only 2 HD credits
- Prices are listed in GBP, subscription prices exclude VAT
- Each HD image uses one credit, so costs grow with volume
Topaz Gigapixel
- Unlimited local and cloud rendering on every plan
- Works as a Photoshop and Lightroom Classic plugin
- Many specialized models, from faces to astrophotography
- Cheapest option works out to about $12/mo when billed annually
- Pages mention no free plan or free trial
- Personal plan limits commercial use to organizations under $1M revenue
- Desktop app is for Windows and macOS only; no Linux listed
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