Real-ESRGAN vs waifu2x
| Real-ESRGAN | waifu2x | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Upscaling method | ai | ai |
| Maximum scale | custom | 4x |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Input formats | JPG, PNG, WEBP | PNG, JPG |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software. On Inferse, Real-ESRGAN scores higher on our published basis.