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UpRes vs Illustrious XL

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UpRes compared with Illustrious XL
DetailUpRes logo UpResIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XL
What it doesAI image and video upscaler with 14 specialized models, up to 8K output Open-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation
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Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: 5 upscales per month at 2K resolution, watermarked. Creator: $9/month for 50 images and 20 videos up to 8K. Pro: $19/month for 100 images and 30 videos. Studio: $39/month for 250 upscales and 90 videos. Business: $49/month for 500 upscales and 150 videos with API access. Annual plans save 20%. Free for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization
Key features
  • 14 specialized AI models for different upscaling jobs
  • Upscale images and videos up to 8K resolution
  • Resumable uploads supporting files up to 2GB
  • REST API for programmatic upscaling
  • Most jobs complete in under 30 seconds
  • Watermark-free results on Pro and Business plans
  • Commercial license included on paid plans
  • Native 1536x1536 high-resolution generation without upscaling
  • Hybrid Prompting System combining natural English and Danbooru tags
  • Stable text encoder fine-tuning for superior concept understanding
  • Trained on comprehensive Danbooru2023 dataset
  • Full compatibility with ComfyUI, Automatic1111, Forge, and Draw Things
  • Superior anatomy rendering with flawless hands and character details
  • V-Prediction architecture for enhanced dynamic range and contrast
  • Highly flexible base canvas for LoRA training and custom checkpoints
What makes it different
  • 14 transparent models, each labeled whether it invents detail or only recovers existing information
  • Unified cloud platform handling both images and video without separate tools
  • Batch processing and API access for production workflows
  • No file training: original media is never used for model improvement
  • Free tier available with no credit card required
  • Only open-source SDXL model natively trained at 1536x1536 resolution
  • Stylistically neutral untuned base canvas unlike Pony Diffusion
  • Continuous rapid iterations from v0.1 to v3.5 with aggressive optimization
  • Thousands of compatible community-trained LoRAs and derivatives
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check13 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)215
Citation Flow (Majestic)2119
Referring domains (Majestic)4045

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