Restore.Photo vs SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher

Restore.Photo9.1Visit SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher8.4Visit

Higher score Restore.Photo #2 in Photo Restoration Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Restore.Photo

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SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher #7 in Photo Restoration Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SoftOrbits

• Restore.Photo fits best

  Web restoration with batch and API needs

• SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher fits best

  Windows users wanting automated and manual repair

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Side by side

Feature	Restore.Photo 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Photo Restoration Software	#7 in Photo Restoration Software
Best for	Web restoration with batch and API needs	Windows users wanting automated and manual repair
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$12/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Restore.Photo 4/4 · SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher 4/4
Scratch repair	✓	✓
Photo colorization	✓	✓
Face enhancement	✓	✓
Batch processing	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Web	Desktop
Max export resolution	4096 px	Not checked yet
Supported file formats	JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP	PNG, JPEG, JPG, WebP, HEIC
Our review
Pros	Repairs scratches, tears, and physical photo damage Includes colorization, face enhancement, and upscaling up to 4x Business plan adds batch processing and API access	Removes scratches, dust, spots, noise, and other defects automatically Adds AI colorization, face restoration, deblurring, and object removal Supports batch processing, manual retouching, and common image formats
Cons	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	Available as Windows desktop software only Plans specify non-commercial use No free plan is offered
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 →	SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher is Windows desktop software for repairing damaged, faded, and monochrome photographs. It is suited to home users and others who want a mix of automated restoration and manual control. The core workflow covers… 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

• SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher — where it wins

  • Removes scratches, dust, spots, noise, and other defects automatically
  • Adds AI colorization, face restoration, deblurring, and object removal
  • Supports batch processing, manual retouching, and common image formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Available as Windows desktop software only
  • Plans specify non-commercial use
  • No free plan is offered

• Restore.Photo9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad web restoration tool with free access, batch processing, and Business API support.

  Visit Restore.PhotoFull verdict →
• SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher8.4/10 · Paid

  A Windows photo restoration tool combining automated repair, AI enhancement, and manual retouching.

  Visit SoftOrbitsFull verdict →