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RSlazzer vs Upscayl
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Slazzer if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on iOS, Android, Figma
- you're in its core audience: ecommerce sellers, photographers
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Choose Upscayl if…
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you're in its core audience: photographers, graphic designers
Side by side
Feature Slazzer Upscayl
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price—$24.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Cost per processed image$0.121$0.083
Trains AI on your contentNoNo
Data retentionFiles deleted shortly after processingInputs up to 1 day; generated outputs 180 days or until deleted
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-hostedWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryBackground RemovalUpscalers & Enhancers
CompanyCanva Austria GmbHUpscayl. AI Corp
Based in——
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
U Upscayl
- AI image upscaling up to 16x
- Multiple selectable upscaling models
- Batch upscaling of many images
- Double upscaling for extra enlargement
- AI face enhancement and detail recovery
- Color accuracy preservation for printing
- Text-to-image generation in several styles
- Cloud processing up to 256MP or 512MP
Plans and prices
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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
Upscayl
DesktopFree
Cloud Free Trial$0
Pro$24.99
BusinessNot listed
CustomCustom
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
Upscayl
- Desktop app is free and open source
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
- Cloud credits roll over on Pro
- Free trial with 10 cloud credits
- Cloud usage is credit-based
- Credits are lost and history is deleted after cancelling
- Business and annual prices not listed on pricing page
- No API mentioned
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