Upscayl is a completely free, open-source desktop app for AI image upscaling using ESRGAN models. Works offline on Mac, Windows, and Linux. The best free option for photographers and designers who want local, private upscaling.
Builder’s Brief
Upscayl is an image tool on Falcoscan. Free open-source AI image upscaler for desktop. Falcoscan rates Upscayl with an Opportunity score of 23/100, a Saturation score of 47/100, and a Wrapper-risk score of 18/100. Market signal: rising. Upscayl is founded in 2022, currently at Bootstrapped stage. Pricing: Free. Falcoscan rating 4.5/5.
Market position · Image
How Upscayl compares in Image
Upscayl's opportunity score of 23 ranks #310 of 392 live Image tools on Falcoscan, 25.7 points below the category average of 48.7. Its saturation score is 47/100, against a category average of 51.9. 69 of the 392 live Image tools carry a hot signal, and Falcoscan has recorded 38 shutdowns in the category.
The top-rated live Image tools on Falcoscan, other than Upscayl, are Midjourney, Adobe Photoshop AI, FLUX by Black Forest Labs, Ideogram, and Adobe Firefly.
Is Upscayl still operating?
Yes. Falcoscan's operating checks list Upscayl as active.
Where is Upscayl based?
Upscayl is headquartered in Distributed.
Does Upscayl have an API?
Falcoscan's records show no public API for Upscayl.
Who is Upscayl for?
Upscayl is built for photographers and developers.