Head-to-head · Photo Restoration Software
Restore.Photo vs AIPhotor
Restore.Photo leads on 0 checks, AIPhotor on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRestore.Photo · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly AIPhotor
- Most featuresRestore.Photo · 4 of 4
Restore.Photo scores higher on our rubric for photo restoration software: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.
Restore.Photo is the better fit for web restoration with batch and API needs. AIPhotor is the better fit for free, feature-rich restoration on any device.
- Restore.Photo fits best
Web restoration with batch and API needs
- AIPhotor fits best
Free, feature-rich restoration on any device
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Side by side
| Feature | Restore.Photo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | AIPhotor 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Photo Restoration Software | #11 in Photo Restoration Software |
| Best for | Web restoration with batch and API needs | Free, feature-rich restoration on any device |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Restore.Photo 4/4 · AIPhotor 3/4 | ||
| Scratch repair | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo colorization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face enhancement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch processing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Platform | Web | Web |
| Max export resolution | 4096 px | Not checked yet |
| Supported file formats | JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP | PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP |
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| Our verdict | Restore.Photo is a browser-based AI service for repairing and improving old, damaged, faded, scratched, and blurry photographs. It is aimed at individuals, families, photographers, museums, genealogy researchers, and professionals managing… Read the review → |
AIPhotor is an AI-powered photo editor for casual users, designers, photographers, and online entrepreneurs. Its restoration tools target old, scratched, blurry, or incomplete images with one-click restoration, sharpening, detail… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Restore.Photo — where it wins
- Repairs scratches, tears, and physical photo damage
- Includes colorization, face enhancement, and upscaling up to 4x
- Business plan adds batch processing and API access
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Batch processing and API access require the Business plan
- The $12 monthly Pro tier costs more than several alternatives
AIPhotor — where it wins
- One-click restoration with scratch repair and colorization
- Supports web, iOS, and Android
- Adds face enhancement, object removal, and 2x/4x upscaling
Where it doesn't
- Web credits cannot be used in PC and mobile applications
- Paid plans are organized around separate credit quantities
- App pricing may differ by platform and region
- Restore.Photo9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad web restoration tool with free access, batch processing, and Business API support.
Visit Restore.PhotoFull verdict → - AIPhotor8.0/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A broad, free-entry toolkit for restoring, colorizing, and enhancing photos across devices.
Visit AIPhotorFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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