# Krea vs Topaz Labs

> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace
> Topaz Labs: AI upscaling, sharpening and restoration for photos and video, on desktop, web and iPhone

- Krea profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea
- Topaz Labs profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/topaz-labs
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/krea-vs-topaz-labs
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Krea and Topaz Labs are both Image & Visual AI tools. Krea scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.9 out of 10). Only Krea has a free plan or trial. Only Topaz Labs is available on Windows and macOS.

### Choose Krea if

- You want a tool built for Real-time visual ideation.
- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models.
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account.

### Choose Topaz Labs if

- You want a tool built for upscaling and sharpening low-resolution photos, restoring old images, enhancing or upscaling video footage.
- Covers photo upscaling, enhancement and video in one product family.
- Desktop apps for macOS and Windows can render locally without cloud limits.

## Pricing

| | Krea | Topaz Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $59 |

## Features

| Feature | Krea | Topaz Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real-time generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-model image and video generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Upscaler and enhancer | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editor | Yes | Not listed |
| LoRA training | Yes | Not listed |
| Krea Nodes and App Builder | Yes | Not listed |
| 3D and lip sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Plugins and API | Yes | Not listed |
| Topaz Photo | Not listed | Yes |
| Topaz Gigapixel | Not listed | Yes |
| Topaz Video | Not listed | Yes |
| Topaz for Web | Not listed | Yes |
| Topaz for Mobile | Not listed | Yes |
| Local and cloud rendering | Not listed | Yes |
| Topaz Studio bundle | Not listed | Yes |
| Enhance API | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise options | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Krea | Topaz Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Krea strengths

- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account
- Real-time generation and upscaling up to 22K
- LoRA training and node-based workflows for repeatable pipelines
- Plugins for Photoshop, Adobe video tools, DaVinci Resolve and Blender, plus an API

## Krea limitations

- Compute units run out at different rates per model, so costs for video and premium models are hard to predict
- Basic, Pro and Max units do not roll over
- Commercial license is not included on the Free plan
- No official Android app was found

## Topaz Labs strengths

- Covers photo upscaling, enhancement and video in one product family.
- Desktop apps for macOS and Windows can render locally without cloud limits.
- Studio bundles all apps with unlimited local and cloud image rendering.
- Public REST API with per-credit pricing for developers.
- Web and iPhone apps allow work without a powerful local GPU.

## Topaz Labs limitations

- Subscription-only pricing; no free tier or free trial is listed on the pricing page.
- Pricing is complex, with many overlapping plans, intro offers and different monthly and annual figures.
- Video cloud credits are limited each month and expire without rolling over.
- Mobile support is iPhone only; Android is still listed as in development.

## FAQ

**Is Krea better than Topaz Labs?**

It depends on your workflow. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation. Topaz Labs is built for upscaling and sharpening low-resolution photos, restoring old images, enhancing or upscaling video footage.

**What are the key feature differences between Krea and Topaz Labs?**

Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace. Topaz Labs: AI upscaling, sharpening and restoration for photos and video, on desktop, web and iPhone.

**Does Krea or Topaz Labs have a free plan?**

Krea has a free plan or trial; Topaz Labs is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Krea or Topaz Labs?**

Krea starts at $0 and Topaz Labs starts at $59. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.