Best AI Video Upscalers in 2026
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When you want to enhance video footage, compare more than the final image size: tools can differ in enhancement modes, frame interpolation, batch processing, and supported formats. Compared on these capabilities, the entries also show whether API access or a desktop app is available. Free-plan details and paid-from pricing help put the options in budget context. Real-ESRGAN, Cutout.Pro, and Media.io AI Video Upscaler are among the names shown. Check maximum output resolution and format support against your source footage and intended result, then weigh the processing features that fit how you handle video.
17 of 17 with known pricing have a free tier;1 of 1 with known code status publish open-source code;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real-ESRGANWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 4 of 6 | 7.0 | |||
| 2 | Cutout.ProWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | 6 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | Media.io AI Video UpscalerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | Real-CUGANWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Self-hosted | Three bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | NextGenUpWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 6 | SeedVR2Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 7 | Vmake AI Video EnhancerWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 8 | Aiarty Video EnhancerWindows · Mac | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $6.58/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 9 | Free AI Video UpscalerWeb · Android | Two bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 10 | REAL Video EnhancerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 11 | NVIDIA Magpie TTSWeb · Linux · API | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $375/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 12 | TensorPixWeb · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $5.50/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 13 | UpscaleAIWeb | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 14 | Waifu2x-Extension-GUIWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.3 | ||
| 15 | FlashVSRSelf-hosted | Two bars | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | ||
| 16 | NVIDIA Video Super Resolution NIMWeb · Linux | One bar | 2 of 6 | $375/mo | 6.2 | ||
| 17 | Upscaly StudioWindows | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | ||
| 18 | Videvra RestoreWeb | Two bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | ||
| 19 | HitPaw VikPeaWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 5 of 6 | $8.33/mo | 5.6 | ||
| 20 | GoEnhance AI Video UpscalerWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 21 | neural.loveWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 22 | RefocusedWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 23 | Video2XWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 24 | Enhancers AIWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 5.3 | ||
| 25 | Nero AI Video UpscalerWindows | One bar | 1 of 6 | $7.08/mo | 5.3 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Max output resolution | Enhancement modes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real-ESRGAN | 7.0 | Yes | |||||
| 2 | Cutout.Pro | 6.8 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | ||
| 3 | Media.io AI Video Upscaler | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 4k | ||
| 4 | Real-CUGAN | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 2x, 3x, 4x; denoising strengths; conservative mode; adjustable alpha | ||
| 5 | NextGenUp | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 4k | ||
| 6 | SeedVR2 | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | SeedVR2-3B; SeedVR2-7B | |||
| 7 | Vmake AI Video Enhancer | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 8k | Portrait, Product, Low-light, Gaming, Anime, Fast, Detail, Cinematic | |
| 8 | Aiarty Video Enhancer | 6.4 | Free plan | $6.58/mo | No | 4k | ||
| 9 | Free AI Video Upscaler | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 4k | Fast, Balanced, Quality, Ultra, Anime4K, RealESRGAN | |
| 10 | REAL Video Enhancer | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 11 | NVIDIA Magpie TTS | 6.3 | Free plan | $375/mo | Yes | 8k | ||
| 12 | TensorPix | 6.3 | Free plan | $5.50/mo | Yes | 5.5 /mo | 4k | |
| 13 | UpscaleAI | 6.3 | Free plan | $7.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | ||
| 14 | Waifu2x-Extension-GUI | 6.3 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | |||
| 15 | FlashVSR | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | v1; v1.1; full; tiny; tiny long video | ||
| 16 | NVIDIA Video Super Resolution NIM | 6.2 | Free plan | $375/mo | Yes | 8k | ||
| 17 | Upscaly Studio | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | |||
| 18 | Videvra Restore | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | face restoration; video upscaling; denoise; black-and-white colorization | ||
| 19 | HitPaw VikPea | 5.6 | $8.33/mo | Yes | 42.99 /mo | 8k | ||
| 20 | GoEnhance AI Video Upscaler | 5.5 | Yes | 4k | ||||
| 21 | neural.love | 5.5 | ||||||
| 22 | Refocused | 5.5 | No | 8k | ||||
| 23 | Video2X | 5.5 | Yes | |||||
| 24 | Enhancers AI | 5.3 | $7.99/mo | No | 9.99 /mo | 4k | Auto, Low Quality, AI, Video Game, Portrait, Anime & CG, Film | |
| 25 | Nero AI Video Upscaler | 5.3 | $7.08/mo | No | 8k |
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