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Topaz Photo alternatives

The closest alternatives to Topaz Photo are Photoroom, Runway and Ideogram, which also cover editing photos with AI and upscaling images. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Photoroom and Runway. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).

Alternatives
15
Free options
13
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Topaz Photo's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier

    AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIUpscaling images

    Web · API

  2. 2

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIEditing photos with AI

    API

  3. 3

    IdeogramVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    An image generation and editing platform for designers, print-on-demand sellers, and developers.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIUpscaling images

    Web · API

  4. 4

    Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIEditing photos with AI

    API

  5. 5

    PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo

    A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIEditing videos with AI

    Web

  6. 6

    PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo

    Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIEditing videos with AI

    Web · iOS · API

  7. 7

    RecraftVerifiedPay as you go · from $12/mo

    Generates and edits images, vectors, and mockups through a studio and an API for designers and developers.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIUpscaling images

    API

  8. 8

    MagnificPaid

    Upscaler that adds detail, not just pixels.

    Also does:Upscaling imagesEditing photos with AI

  9. 9

    CanvaFree tier

    All-in-one graphic design platform with AI image generation, templates, and team collaboration.

    Also does:Editing photos with AI

    Web · iOS · Android

  10. 10

    CapCutVerifiedFree tier

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Also does:Editing videos with AI

    Web

  11. 11

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Editing videos with AI

    Command line

  12. 12

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Editing photos with AI

    Web

  13. 13

    FLUXVerifiedPay as you go

    Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.

    Also does:Editing photos with AI

    Web · API

  14. 14

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Editing videos with AI

    Web · Mac · Windows

  15. 15

    Leonardo.AiFree tier

    AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.

    Also does:Editing photos with AI

    Web

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
Topaz PhotoPaid · from $39/moNoWeb, Mac, WindowsYesNov 4, 2026
PhotoroomFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
IdeogramFree tier · from $20/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
Luma Dream MachineFree trial · from $30/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
PicsartPaid · from $10.50/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
PikaFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, APIYesNov 4, 2026
RecraftPay as you go · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
MagnificPaidNo—No—
CanvaFree tierYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNo—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Topaz Photo?
Photoroom is the closest match: it also covers editing photos with AI and upscaling images. Runway and Ideogram come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Topaz Photo's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Topaz Photo?
Yes. Photoroom, Runway and Ideogram can be used for free. Photoroom has a free plan.
What is the cheapest alternative to Topaz Photo?
Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month, against $39 for Topaz Photo.
Which Topaz Photo alternatives have a mobile app?
Pika and Canva have an iPhone or Android app.