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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | Bigjpg | seaart.ai | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 84/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 89/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 79/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Active task |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | Not tested in topic | 83/100 WEBP · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Bigjpg (AI Super-Resolution Image Enlarger) Image upscaling 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free 4× output offers adjustable denoising and clear upgrade limits; detail is retained well, with about 18.5 seconds of free processing in this run. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-17 | SeaArt (AI Image Upscaler) Image upscaling 79/100 Seven-aspect task score 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. Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Bigjpg web and app plans (Free / Basic 2-month / Standard half-year / Pro annual); CNY · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Available without login; 20 images/month, max 5 MB per file, up to 4x unwatermarked upscaling on shared servers. Basic (2 Months)2026-10-21 ↗ CNY 35 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time CNY 35 for 2 months (500 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing. Valid for 2 months from purchase Standard (6 Months)2026-10-21 ↗ CNY 69/6 months Other period Other period CNY 69 for 6 months (1,000 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing. Pro (1 Year)2026-10-21 ↗ — CNY 138/year Annual CNY 138 for 1 year (2,000 images/month); max 50 MB per image, up to 16x upscaling, dedicated high-performance server, and batch processing. 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing modal lists Free (20 images/month, max 5 MB, up to 4x upscaling) and three fixed-term tiers: Basic CNY 35 for 2 months (500 images/month), Standard CNY 69 for 6 months (1,000 images/month), and Pro CNY 138 for 1 year (2,000 images/month). All paid tiers unlock up to 16x upscaling, 50 MB upload size, priority high-performance servers, and batch processing via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Stripe. Cancellation, sources & verification recordPurchased for fixed periods (2 months, 6 months, or 1 year) via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Stripe under official Terms of Service. Bigjpg official website and pricing table modal ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ | 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 — 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 recordCancellation and refund terms unverified SeaArt AI Official Homepage and Community ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free tier allows 20 images/month up to 3000×3000px / 5MB at 2x or 4x with all 5 denoising levels and zero watermarks | Daily login grants Stamina; 2K upscale consumes 40 computing points |
| Cancellation & refunds | Purchased for fixed periods (2 months, 6 months, or 1 year) via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Stripe under official Terms of Service. | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 8x and 16x options are transparently disabled in the settings modal before processing starts | Credit consumption disclosed upfront before processing |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Tested scale: 4× | Tested scale: 2× |
| Fixture findings | The tested 4× photo configuration produced smooth output with text retained; other settings remain untested. | Achieves PSNR 26.47 dB and SSIM 0.8810 under 2K Precise mode, preserving intact REALTEST 2026 text with clean native 1024x1024 watermark-free export. |
| Original historical observation | Configured to Photo + 4x + Low Noise Reduction, Bigjpg exported a clean 2048×2048 PNG scoring PSNR = 28.27 dB and SSIM = 0.9790 with smooth tonal transitions and zero generative hallucinations. | 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. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users wanting a no-login, zero-watermark 4x (2048px) upscaler with 5-level adjustable noise reduction for photos and illustrations | Users needing daily 2K super-resolution enhancement with available free Stamina |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test | 1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048 × 2048 (Full 4x Unwatermarked PNG) | 1024×1024 (PNG · 2.0x Free Tier) |
| Watermark observation | None (100% watermark-free) | Completely watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Multi-image queue, Windows/Mac desktop apps, and REST API | Supports web interface and API batch calls |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | 1024 × 1024 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2048 × 2048 · PNG | 1024 × 1024 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 18.5s · End-to-end reference: 20s | Network-observed server wait: 80.66s · End-to-end reference: 80.66s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-17 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required; optional account login for history sync and parallel high-speed queues | Google / Email Login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Zero registration, zero popups, and zero watermarks: once processing completes, a green "Download (274.41 KB)" button directly exports the full 4x (2048×2048) PNG. | Clean dual-mode interface offering Precise and Creative modes across 2K/4K/6K/8K tiers with zero intrusive popups. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Bigjpg Team | STAR CLOUD PTE. LTD. (SeaArt) |
| Recorded origin | Cross-Platform AI Super-Resolution Team (Launched 2017) | Singapore |
| Domain history record | 2017–present (9+ years) | 2023–Present |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operating continuously since 2017 as one of the best-known Waifu2x / SRCNN deep convolutional super-resolution services across Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API. | Operated by STAR CLOUD PTE. LTD. (Singapore), with an active community, extensive model ecosystem, and sound compliance policies. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Active global AIGC community with millions of creator-published styles and LoRA assets across mobile and web. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google Tag Manager · Cloudflare · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Supports offline queue recovery and one-click "Delete" to immediately purge uploaded/upscaled files from cloud storage. | Full HTTPS encryption across all endpoints, providing task management and one-click data deletion. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 Anonymous guests can upload the 512×512 test image and open the clean configuration modal (Artwork/Photo, 2x/4x free, 5 noise reduction levels: None/Low/Medium/High/Highest), with only 8x/16x grayed out and labeled "Upgrade for 8x/16x" (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | 25 / 35 Dual Stamina consumption system clearly labels the 40-credit cost for 2K upscaling (subscription tiers accessible upon login). Transparency is solid. |
| Interaction restraint | 28.5 / 30 Zero registration, zero popups, and zero watermarks: once processing completes, a green "Download (274.41 KB)" button directly exports the full 4x (2048×2048) PNG. | 24 / 30 Clean dual-mode interface offering Precise and Creative modes across 2K/4K/6K/8K tiers with zero intrusive popups. |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Operating continuously since 2017 as one of the best-known Waifu2x / SRCNN deep convolutional super-resolution services across Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and API. | 16 / 20 Operated by STAR CLOUD PTE. LTD. (Singapore), with an active community, extensive model ecosystem, and sound compliance policies. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Supports offline queue recovery and one-click "Delete" to immediately purge uploaded/upscaled files from cloud storage. | 13.5 / 15 Full HTTPS encryption across all endpoints, providing task management and one-click data deletion. |
| Task quality | 56.5 / 65 4x Photo mode (Low noise reduction) exported a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG achieving full-frame PSNR = 28.27 dB and SSIM = 0.9790, suppressing JPEG block artifacts while preserving clean structural geometry and color accuracy (56.5/65). | 55 / 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 |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Free guest tier directly exports full 4x (2048×2048) unwatermarked PNG (20.0/20). | 18 / 20 No free unwatermarked export (0/8); Free scale factor: 2x (1024×1024 (PNG · 2.0x Free Tier)) |
| Processing speed | 10.5 / 15 Free cloud GPU 4x Photo super-resolution completed in ~18.5s (10.5/15). | 6.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 80.66s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 80.66s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
