Restore.Photo vs Topaz Photo

Restore.Photo9.1Visit Topaz Photo8.3Visit

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

• Restore.Photo fits best

  Web restoration with batch and API needs

• Topaz Photo fits best

  Advanced restoration with pro photo integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Restore.Photo 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Topaz Photo 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Photo Restoration Software	#8 in Photo Restoration Software
Best for	Web restoration with batch and API needs	Advanced restoration with pro photo integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$12/mo	$199/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Restore.Photo 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	Web	Not checked yet
Max export resolution	4096 px	Not checked yet
Supported file formats	JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP	Not checked yet
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	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	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	No free plan or standalone trial Personal pricing starts at $17 per month billed annually Advanced commercial features require the Pro plan
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Restore.Photo9.1/10 · Free plan

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