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Features, pricing and Editor Score side by side — to help you pick the right image & design tool in 2026.
Quick verdict
On our Editor Score, Aftershoot and Topaz Labs land almost level. Pick Aftershoot if you want AI photo culling and duplicate detection; choose Topaz Labs for gigapixel image upscaling up to many times resolution. On pricing, neither has a standing free plan — start on a trial to compare.
| Pricing | Subscription | Paid |
| Free tier | ||
| Best for | AI photo culling and duplicate detection | gigapixel image upscaling up to many times resolution |
AI culling, editing and retouching for photographers
AI software for upscaling and enhancing photos and video
Choose Aftershoot if…
Choose Topaz Labs if…
Your use case decides this one: Aftershoot leans into AI photo culling and duplicate detection, while Topaz Labs is built for gigapixel image upscaling up to many times resolution. Weigh features and pricing for your workflow. Both are paid — start each on a trial before you commit.
Neither is universally better — it depends on your budget and which features matter most. The side-by-side breakdown above shows where each one wins.
Aftershoot (subscription) is best for AI photo culling and duplicate detection, while Topaz Labs (paid) is best for gigapixel image upscaling up to many times resolution. See the full feature and pricing comparison above.
Both have paid plans — pricing depends on your usage tier. Open each tool's review for current prices, and watch for free trials.
Aftershoot is usually the easier starting point thanks to a lower barrier to entry. Beginners should favour a free tier and a simple interface over raw power.
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Last updated August 2026. Comparisons are ranked by our Editor Score (features, value and pricing, blended with verified user reviews where a tool has them) — see our methodology.