GFPGAN alternatives

2 other AI Art & Drawing tools we have sourced reviews for, all in the same niche as GFPGAN (Photo Restoration). Within that, they're ordered by aitrove popularity, not by a quality score: we haven't tested them hands-on, so we don't rank them as "best".

GFPGAN in one minute

Best for: Developers restoring faces in old or low-quality photos locally.

Biggest catch: Can change a person's identity, and v1.2 can look unnatural.

Skip it if: You want a maintained, one-click app.

Price: Free (open source). (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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At a glance

ToolBest forBiggest catchStarting price
MyHeritage In ColorFamily historians colorizing a handful of old photos.Free use is capped (reported at 10 photos), then you need a subscriptionFree tier: yes (limited photos, watermarked). Unlimited needs a Photo, Complete or Omni subscription. Complete listed at $299/yr ($199 first year) per third-party pricing tracker. (checked Oct 11, 2026)
ReminiQuick fixes for a few blurry phone photos.Widespread complaints about charges after cancelling and hidden weekly billingFree tier: yes (limited). Paid weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions. Exact prices vary by store and region, so check before buying. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

1. MyHeritage In Color

AI Art & Drawing · Beauty & Restoration

Best for: Family historians colorizing a handful of old photos.

Pros

  • One-click colorization of black-and-white photos, and it restores faded color
  • Free to try with just a free account
  • Part of a photo suite that also includes enhancing, repair and animation

Biggest catch

Free use is capped (reported at 10 photos), then you need a subscription

Skip it if: You need bulk colorization without a genealogy subscription.

Starting price: Free tier: yes (limited photos, watermarked). Unlimited needs a Photo, Complete or Omni subscription. Complete listed at $299/yr ($199 first year) per third-party pricing tracker. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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2. Remini

AI Art & Drawing · Beauty & Restoration

Best for: Quick fixes for a few blurry phone photos.

Pros

  • One-tap face and photo enhancement that sharpens blurry or old photos
  • Free use available (with ads and limits)
  • Available on iOS, Android and web

Biggest catch

Widespread complaints about charges after cancelling and hidden weekly billing

Skip it if: You hate subscription traps. Track your trial dates carefully.

Starting price: Free tier: yes (limited). Paid weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions. Exact prices vary by store and region, so check before buying. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Head-to-head comparisons

Pros, catches and prices are compiled from public sources (official pricing and docs pages, published reviews, user reports), not hands-on testing. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before you buy.