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Narrative vs Topaz Photo
Both are for image and video. Narrative has a free trial; Topaz Photo has a lower monthly price.
NarrativeSoftware Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)GDPR: Limited$10 to $60/mo (billed yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly) · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
Topaz PhotoTopaz Labs (Dallas, US)GDPR: Limited$39/mo or $199/year
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Topaz Photo is cheaper: $39 per month, against $60 at Narrative.
- Narrative has a free trial; we did not find one at Topaz Photo.
| Criterion | Narrative | Topaz Photo |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | $10 to $60/mth (annual) or $15 to $79/mth (monthly) | $39/mo or $199/year |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
Choose Narrative if…
- you want to try it for free first
- if you're looking for: AI-assisted culling
- if you're looking for: Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
Choose Topaz Photo if…
- you care about the monthly price
- what you're looking for: upscale (incl. Wonder Model)
- what you're looking for: denoise and sharpen
Features of Narrative
- AI-assisted culling
- Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
- Face Assessments: eyes and focus
- AI First Pass for initial selection
- Personal AI presets
- Selection edited through to Lightroom
- Works offline, backup on import
Features of Topaz Photo
- Upscale (incl. Wonder Model)
- Denoise and sharpen
- Super Focus and Recover Faces
- Dust and Scratch and Healing Brush
- Adjusting exposure and colour
- Rendering locally or in the cloud
- Plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Narrative or Topaz Photo?
- Narrative has a free trial; Topaz Photo has a lower monthly price. What matters more to you will decide the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Narrative or Topaz Photo?
- Narrative: $10 to $60/month (billed annually) or $15 to $79/month (billed monthly). Topaz Photo: $39/month or $199/year.
- Which is safer for your data: Narrative or Topaz Photo?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for photography.
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