Upscayl vs Real-ESRGAN
Both in Image & graphics โ compared item by item
Real-ESRGAN
Real-ESRGAN aims at developing Practical Algorithms for General Image/Video Restoration.
| Upscayl | Real-ESRGAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 49.8k | โ 36.9k |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 | 2024-08-06 |
| Usage | ๐ป Desktop | ๐ฆ Library / โจ๏ธ CLI |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Image & graphics | Image & graphics |
How to choose
- Only Upscayl supports a desktop app.
- Only Real-ESRGAN supports use as a library, CLI use.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Upscayl was updated more recently (2026-09-15).
- Different licenses (AGPL-3.0 vs BSD-3-Clause) โ check the terms before commercial use.