# 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.

- Website: https://upscayl.org
- Source code: https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | AGPL-3.0 for the desktop app. The optional Upscayl Cloud service is closed source. | https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | 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. | https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl/blob/main/renderer/components/posthog-provider-wrapper.tsx |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid cloud plans, with no ads. The privacy policy states personal information is not sold. | https://upscayl.org/privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/upscayl/
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