Creative tools
Upscayl privacy rating
A desktop app that upscales and enhances low-resolution images locally using AI models, from the makers of the Upscayl Cloud service.
Summary
Upscayl scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the creative tools criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.
Score 50 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
Open source Weight 3 of 3
Is all the source code needed to run the product public?
AGPL-3.0 for the desktop app. The optional Upscayl Cloud service is closed source.
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The desktop app sends usage events with system information to PostHog, and the launch event is sent even when usage sharing is turned off. The website uses Cloudflare Web Analytics.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by paid cloud plans, with no ads. The privacy policy states personal information is not sold.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.