: Upgrading from v2.5 to v2.6 costs $39 for perpetual license holders. New purchases get v2.6 automatically. 8. Comparison with Main Competitors | Feature / Software | Aiarty 2.6 | Topaz Gigapixel 7 | ON1 Resize 2024 | Upscayl (free) | |--------------------|------------|-------------------|------------------|----------------| | Max upscale | 32× (theoretical) | 6× | 10× | 4× | | AI models for portraits | Dedicated “Smooth Diffuse” | Face Recovery (Gen2) | No specific | No | | Handles AI‑generated art | Yes, “AI-Gen V2” | Partial (good for SD) | No | No | | Multi‑GPU | Yes (any combo) | No (single GPU) | No | No | | Partial area enhancement | Yes (brush tool) | No | Yes (masking) | No | | Price (perpetual) | $149.95 | $199 | $129.99 | Free | | Learning curve | Low | Medium | Low-Medium | Very low |
| Plan | Price | Includes | |------|-------|----------| | | $19.95 | Full features, auto-renew | | Yearly | $79.95 | 12 months updates | | Perpetual | $149.95 | Lifetime updates + 3 activations | | Free trial | $0 | 30 images (watermarked) | Aiarty Image Enhancer 2.6
| Task | Model | Output resolution | Time (seconds) | VRAM usage | |------|-------|------------------|----------------|------------| | 4× upscale + denoise | Real-World V3 | 4096×3072 | 14.2 | 5.1 GB | | 8× upscale (AI art) | AI-Gen V2 | 8192×6144 | 41.7 | 7.8 GB | | Face recovery only | – | same | 2.3 (per face) | – | | Deblur + 2× upscale | Edge-Sharp | 2048×1536 | 6.8 | 3.2 GB | | 16× upscale (cumulative) | Smooth Diffuse | 16384×12288 | 124 sec | OOM at 8GB (need 12GB+) | : Upgrading from v2
While it lacks video support and Linux compatibility, its perpetual license and multi‑GPU acceleration make it a cost‑effective alternative to Topaz Gigapixel. For photographers and digital artists who demand natural results without a subscription, Aiarty 2.6 is one of the best choices in 2024–2025. Comparison with Main Competitors | Feature / Software
(30 images, watermarked) to test your specific use case. Most users find the watermark unobtrusive for evaluation. Disclaimer: Features and prices are accurate as of version 2.6 release. Always check the official Aiarty website for the latest updates.