HitPaw FotorPea vs Topaz Photo

HitPaw FotorPea8.8Visit Topaz Photo8.3Visit

Higher score HitPaw FotorPea #4 in Photo Restoration Software 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit HitPaw

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Topaz Photo #8 in Photo Restoration Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Topaz Photo

• HitPaw FotorPea fits best

  Users wanting broad platforms and Photoshop

• Topaz Photo fits best

  Advanced restoration with pro photo integrations

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Side by side

Feature	HitPaw FotorPea 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Topaz Photo 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Photo Restoration Software	#8 in Photo Restoration Software
Best for	Users wanting broad platforms and Photoshop	Advanced restoration with pro photo integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$199/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	2 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features HitPaw FotorPea 4/4 · Topaz Photo 0/4
Scratch repair	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Photo colorization	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Face enhancement	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Batch processing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform	Desktop	Not checked yet
Max export resolution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported file formats	Input: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, TIF, TGA, BMP, JFIF, NEF, RAW; output: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, TIF, TGA, BMP, JFIF	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Restores damage, scratches, faces, color, blur, and film grain Supports batch enhancement and upscaling modes up to 32K Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and Adobe Photoshop	Supports RAW and non-RAW images with AI denoising and focus recovery Includes masking, batch processing, object removal, and scratch removal Integrates with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and more
Cons	No free plan is available Pricing is less transparent across the listed plans The cheapest plan's maximum export resolution is not specified	No free plan or standalone trial Personal pricing starts at $17 per month billed annually Advanced commercial features require the Pro plan
Our verdict	HitPaw FotorPea is an AI-powered photo enhancement, restoration, editing, and generation application for consumers, creators, photographers, and professionals. Its restoration toolkit covers old and damaged photos, scratch repair,… Read the review →	Topaz Photo is a desktop photo-enhancement application for photographers who need restoration and correction tools alongside an established editing workflow. Available on macOS and Windows, it works as a standalone app or plugin and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HitPaw FotorPea — where it wins

  • Restores damage, scratches, faces, color, blur, and film grain
  • Supports batch enhancement and upscaling modes up to 32K
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and Adobe Photoshop

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing is less transparent across the listed plans
  • The cheapest plan's maximum export resolution is not specified

• Topaz Photo — where it wins

  • Supports RAW and non-RAW images with AI denoising and focus recovery
  • Includes masking, batch processing, object removal, and scratch removal
  • Integrates with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan or standalone trial
  • Personal pricing starts at $17 per month billed annually
  • Advanced commercial features require the Pro plan

• HitPaw FotorPea8.8/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad AI photo restoration suite with batch tools, mobile apps, and Photoshop support.

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• Topaz Photo8.3/10 · Paid

  A broad AI restoration toolkit for photographers working in professional editing apps.

  Visit Topaz PhotoFull verdict →