Alternatives · Image
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

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

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

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
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
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

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

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
MagnificPaid
Upscaler that adds detail, not just pixels.
Also does:Upscaling imagesEditing photos with AI
- 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
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

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
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

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

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
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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Photo | Paid · from $39/mo | No | Web, Mac, Windows | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Photoroom | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Ideogram | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Recraft | Pay as you go · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Magnific | Paid | No | — | No | — |
| Canva | Free tier | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
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.