Upscayl
BootstrappedBootstrapped & self-funded
Last updated March 2026
About Upscayl
Free and open source AI image upscaler for Linux, macOS, and Windows, created by Nayam Amarshe and TGS963. Uses Real-ESRGAN and Vulkan architecture. Founded in 2022, Upscayl is bootstrapped and self-funded.
Employees
1-10
Founded
2022
Upscayl — Key Facts
| Company | Upscayl |
|---|---|
| Product | Upscayl |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Employees | 1-10 |
| Funding status | Bootstrapped |
| Stage | Bootstrapped |
| Founders | Nayam Amarshe, TGS963 |
| Website | upscayl.org |
Founders
Nayam Amarshe
Co-Creator
TGS963
Co-Creator
Company Profiles
Upscayl — Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Upscayl?
Upscayl is developed by Upscayl.
Who founded Upscayl?
Upscayl was founded by Nayam Amarshe and TGS963 in 2022.
Is Upscayl funded by investors?
No. Upscayl is bootstrapped and self-funded.
How many employees does Upscayl have?
Upscayl has approximately 1-10 employees.
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Upscayl Review
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Upscayl is the strongest free alternative to Topaz Gigapixel AI ($99 one-time) and Magnific AI ($39/month), matching them on clean-edged content while falling short on generative detail reconstruction for complex photographs.