Upscayl vs VanceAI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Upscayl had more branded searches than VanceAI among AI image upscalers worldwide. Upscayl had about 246,000 branded searches, while VanceAI had 49,500. Upscayl made up 12.5% of all AI image upscaler searches we track, and VanceAI accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI image upscalers, Upscayl appeared in three of the five answers and VanceAI in none.
Who do people search for more?
Upscayl, about 5 searches for every 1 for VanceAI
Who does AI mention more?
Upscayl, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, VanceAI in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Upscayl, the only one of the two named
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Top AI image upscalers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Upscayl was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VanceAI did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Upscayl1st
Magnific2nd
Topaz Labs3rd
Upscale.media4th
Let's Enhance5th
VanceAI–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Upscayl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Topaz Labs3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Magnific2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Upscale.media2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Let's Enhance2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- VanceAI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI image upscalers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI image upscaler should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI image upscalers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI image upscaler for sharper images?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai image upscaler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“increase image resolution”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Upscayl or VanceAI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Upscayl and VanceAI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI image upscalers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Upscayl, VanceAI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Magnific | Upscayl | Upscale.media | Let's Enhance | VanceAI | Topaz Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 10.3% | 28% | 18.8% | 25.7% | 4.6% | 12.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 10.9% | 29.6% | 19.9% | 22.3% | 4% | 13.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 10.1% | 33.8% | 18.5% | 20.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 7.4% | 37.1% | 16.6% | 22.7% | 5% | 11.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 7.6% | 37.9% | 17% | 23.2% | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.5% | 39.4% | 17.8% | 23.1% | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 18% | 32.8% | 14.8% | 22.4% | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| May 2026 | 61.2% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.1% | 16.5% | 5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.2% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.3% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.3% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
How has the Upscayl and VanceAI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Upscayl was ahead of VanceAI in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Upscayl’s share of searches among AI image upscalers worldwide moved from 28% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VanceAI’s share of searches among AI image upscalers worldwide moved from 4.6% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for AI image upscalers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Upscayl lost share of searches among AI image upscalers worldwide, from 14.6% to 12.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for VanceAI worldwide rose 173.5% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Upscayl’s and VanceAI’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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