Aura SR vs ESRGAN
Aura SR and ESRGAN are both available on Pixel Engine. This page compares what they actually cost and what they can do, generated from the live catalogue rather than written by hand.
Specifications side by side
| Aura SR | ESRGAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | upscale | upscale |
| Credits (base) | 2 | 1 |
| Cost per generation | $0.13–$0.20 | $0.07–$0.10 |
| Cost per second of video | — | — |
| Durations (s) | — | — |
| Resolutions | — | — |
| Aspect ratios | — | — |
| Image to video | No | No |
| Start + end frame | No | No |
| Native audio | No | No |
| Requires an input image | No | No |
| Negative prompt | No | No |
| Seed control (repeatable results) | No | No |
| Multiple reference images | No | No |
| Served by | fal | fal,wavespeed |
Which should you use?
ESRGAN is the cheaper of the two per generation on current plan rates. That does not make it the better choice for every shot — check the capability rows above, because Aura SR may support options ESRGAN does not.
The concrete differences are:
- Credits (base): Aura SR 2, ESRGAN 1
- Cost per generation: Aura SR $0.13–$0.20, ESRGAN $0.07–$0.10
- Served by: Aura SR fal, ESRGAN fal,wavespeed
Run the same prompt on both
Both models are on one account with shared credits, so you can generate the identical prompt on each and compare the real output instead of taking a table's word for it.
Start freeCommon questions
Which is cheaper, Aura SR or ESRGAN?
ESRGAN costs less per generation at current plan rates. Exact cost depends on clip length and resolution — see the cost table above.
Can I use both Aura SR and ESRGAN on one account?
Yes. Both are available on Pixel Engine from the same credit balance, so you can switch between them without a second subscription.