Test record & evaluation basis

SeaArt (AI Image Upscaler) · Image upscaling

SeaArt AI Upscaler offers Precise and Creative modes, delivering a clean 1024x1024 watermark-free image (PSNR 26.47 dB, SSIM 0.8810) at 2K. While inference and queue latency took ~80s, structural fidelity and text preservation remain solid, consuming 40 daily free credits.

Test date 2026-11-04Free tier + subscriptionNative output attachedMethod 2.3.1
1 · Date, environment & tier2026-11-04 · Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized

US-West (California, AS2914)

2 · Fixture & native exportFixed low-resolution fixture (anchor_upscale_v1)

1024 × 1024 · PNG · Open native file ↗

3 · Price checks vs. test scoreOfficial pricing checked 2026-11-01

Subsequent pricing and service checks are shown separately without altering historical scores.

4 · What one test cannot proveScoped to this fixture & path

One run does not establish all complex scenes, untested paid maxima or long-term uptime.

Plans & historical pricing

SeaArt.ai Stamina and VIP subscription model · 2026-11-01

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free Tier (Daily Stamina)2026-11-01 ↗
Free
Free
Free ~150 daily Stamina refreshed every 24 hours

Base image generation, upscaling, background removal, and community models;Unused stamina resets daily; standard queue; excludes custom LoRA training;Refreshes daily, no renewal;Perpetual access

Standard VIP2026-11-01 ↗
Monthly price not verified
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Monthly Higher daily Stamina allowance, bonus coins, and fast-track queues

Fast-track generation, concurrent tasks, and commercial licensing;Pricing visible inside account store (typically approx $9.99/mo);Auto-renews monthly;Active during billing month

2 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Uses daily regenerating Stamina (~150/day free) plus persistent Coins; paid plans include Standard VIP (~$9.99/mo), Pro (~$29.99/mo), and SVIP tiers detailed within account portals.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

SeaArt AI Official Homepage and Community ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗

Pricing recorded on the test date · 2026-11-04

Free daily Stamina allowance; VIP subscriptions from $9.99/mo

Stamina energy allowance + VIP subscriptions + Coin packs

Historical context only; not current purchase guidance.

Delivery & access

Free delivery record
1024×1024 (PNG · 2.0x Free Tier)
Attached file dimensions
1024 × 1024 · PNG

Read directly from the attached file; this does not establish free download availability at that size.

Watermark
Completely watermark-free
Free allowance
Daily login grants Stamina; 2K upscale consumes 40 computing points
Account requirements
Google / Email Login
Maximum specification record
1024×1024 (PNG · 2.0x Free Tier)

May include advertised capabilities; this does not establish a tested paid tier.

Batch & API
Supports web interface and API batch calls
Manual refinement
Not recorded or not verified

Tested result & sample

Plaque spelling REALTEST 2026 is complete and orderly, brass robot torso and ceramic cup highlights are well-preserved, overall PSNR=26.47 dB, SSIM=0.8810.

Fixture
anchor_upscale_v1
Recorded environment
US-West (California, AS2914)
Network-observed server wait
80.66 s
End-to-end reference
80.66 s

Network wait includes round trips, queuing and polling error, not pure inference time. Local timings depend on the device; repetition counts are not standardized in legacy records.

Experience, rules & trust

Disclosure
Credit consumption disclosed upfront before processing
Interaction
Clean dual-mode interface offering Precise and Creative modes across 2K/4K/6K/8K tiers with zero intrusive popups.
Entity record
STAR CLOUD PTE. LTD. (SeaArt)
Origin
Singapore
Domain history record
2023–Present
Third-party tracking record
Google Tag Manager · Cloudflare · Stripe
External information
Active global AIGC community with millions of creator-published styles and LoRA assets across mobile and web.
Processing
Async task queue + GPU workflow nodes (TaskFlow v2 pure server wait: 80.66s)
Retention statement
History stored in personal profile; supports manual clearing and private visibility

A recorded statement does not verify deletion or all data-processing behavior.

Verifiable audit trail & evidence

Four SHA-256-verified stages link the benchmark fixture, same-run interface screenshots, native exported artifact and archived pricing sources.

Stage A · Benchmark fixture Fixed low-resolution fixture

anchor_upscale_v1 · Inspect fixture & file inspector →

Stage B · Same-run screenshots 3 flow screenshots archived

Captures entry rules, result view and export disclosure.

Stage C · Native exported file 1024 × 1024 · PNG

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Stage D · Archived pricing sources 1 official source snapshots

SeaArt AI Official Homepage and Community (snapshot ↗)

Screenshots, native output and official claims support different conclusions. Evidence grades are not product safety certifications.

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 79.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_upscale_v1

Honesty & reputation · 78.5/100 · 30%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Pricing transparency25 / 35 Dual Stamina consumption system clearly labels the 40-credit cost for 2K upscaling (subscription tiers accessible upon login). Transparency is solid. Evidence A →
Interaction restraint24 / 30 Clean dual-mode interface offering Precise and Creative modes across 2K/4K/6K/8K tiers with zero intrusive popups. Evidence A →
Background & reputation16 / 20 Operated by STAR CLOUD PTE. LTD. (Singapore), with an active community, extensive model ecosystem, and sound compliance policies. Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy13.5 / 15 Full HTTPS encryption across all endpoints, providing task management and one-click data deletion. Evidence A →

Capability · 79.5/100 · 70%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Task quality55 / 65 PSNR vs 2048px GT: 26.47 dB · SSIM: 0.881 · Edge Gradient Correlation: 0.6014 · High-Freq Sharpness Ratio: 0.4547 · Calibration Plate PSNR: 15.23 dB Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications18 / 20 No free unwatermarked export (0/8); Free scale factor: 2x (1024×1024 (PNG · 2.0x Free Tier)) Evidence A →
Processing speed6.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 80.66s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 80.66s shown for reference only, never penalized) Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

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