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Aurora HDR vs Upscayl

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Aurora HDR

6.5
Media & Design

HDR photo editor with filters, batch processing and more

Upscayl

8.0
Media & Design

AI image upscaler

Metric Aurora HDR Upscayl
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 6 961
90-day Installs 13 2.6K
365-day Installs 60 7.3K
Version 1.0.2,6495 2.15.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 43.9K
GitHub Forks 2.1K
Open Issues 64
License AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Dec 4, 2019 Jan 25, 2024

Reviews

Aurora HDR

Aurora HDR is a professional-grade HDR photo editor offering advanced filters, batch processing, and creative tools for photographers. It caters to those looking to enhance their photos with HDR capabilities and creative effects.

Aurora HDR edits and enhances photos using HDR techniques, filters, and batch processing.

Pros

  • + Professional HDR photo editing capabilities
  • + Rich set of filters and creative tools
  • + Batch processing for efficient workflow

Cons

  • - Niche appeal may limit its user base
  • - Limited compared to established photo editors
  • - Requires learning curve for HDR techniques

Upscayl

Upscayl is a free, open-source AI image upscaler that enhances image resolution locally, offering a privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based solutions. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, making it ideal for photographers and designers seeking high-quality image processing.

Upscayl uses AI to upscale images, increasing their resolution while maintaining quality.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with a large community following.
  • + Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • + Local processing ensures privacy and no cloud dependency.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may lead to outdated installations.
  • - Known issues with handling large images and specific file paths.