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Photoroom vs Topaz Photo
Both are made for images and video. Photoroom has a stronger GDPR profile, a free trial and an EU-based provider; Topaz Photo has a published monthly price.
PhotoroomPhotoroom SAS (Paris, France)GDPR: Goodfreemium · free trial
Stronger on 3 by 4 points with a clear margin
Topaz PhotoTopaz Labs (Dallas, US)GDPR: Limited$39/mo or $199/year
Stronger on 1 by 4 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Photoroom has a stronger GDPR profile: good, against limited for Topaz Photo.
- Topaz Photo lists a published monthly price ($39); for Photoroom the pricing is freemium.
- Photoroom has a free trial; we could not find one for Topaz Photo.
- Photoroom is based in the EU, Topaz Photo outside the EU.
| Criterion | Photoroom | 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 | Good | Limited |
| Price | freemium | $39/mo or $199/year |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
Choose Photoroom if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want to try it for free first
- you want a provider in the EU
- you're looking for: removing the background from photos
Choose Topaz Photo if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- what you're looking for: upscale (incl. Wonder Model)
- what you're looking for: denoise and sharpen
Features of Photoroom
- Removing the background from photos
- Editing thousands of photos in bulk
- AI product photos in studio quality
- Image API for automation
- Adding natural AI shadows
- Removing objects from photos
- Ghost mannequin for clothing photos
- Sync to Shopify and marketplaces
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: Photoroom or Topaz Photo?
- Photoroom has a stronger GDPR profile, a free trial and an EU-based provider; Topaz Photo has a published monthly price. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Photoroom or Topaz Photo?
- Photoroom: freemium; paid Pro subscriptions. Topaz Photo: $39/month or $199/year.
- Which is safer for your data: Photoroom or Topaz Photo?
- Photoroom has the stronger GDPR profile (good against limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for photography.
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