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Open source HitPaw VikPea alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 5 HitPaw VikPea alternatives we track are open source. REAL Video Enhancer and Video2X rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1REAL Video Enhancer logoREAL Video EnhancerOpen source—YesLinux, Windows, macOS5 of 574.4
2Video2X logoVideo2XOpen source—YesWindows, Linux5 of 561.8
  1. REAL Video Enhancer logo

    1. REAL Video EnhancerTop pick

    Best for: Linux users who want free, local AI frame interpolation and upscaling in one GUI

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from HitPaw VikPea

    Free open-source GUI for upscaling and frame interpolation with no subscription.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under AGPL-3.0
    • Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS
    • Scene-change detection keeps cuts clean
    • Can enhance a video directly from a YouTube or video URL

    Cons

    • Needs a capable GPU for usable speeds
    • Fewer model and export options than paid tools like Topaz Video
    • Small project with documentation mostly in the README
    Visit REAL Video Enhancer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is REAL Video Enhancer a good HitPaw VikPea alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    Interpolate, upscale, decompress, denoise
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scene detection
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux packages
    AppImage and Flatpak
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Video2X logo

    2. Video2X

    Best for: Anyone who wants free AI upscaling and interpolation and doesn't mind a technical setup

    Open sourceWindows, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HitPaw VikPea

    Free and open source, a good fit if you only need upscaling and interpolation.

    Pros

    • Free and open source (AGPL-3.0)
    • Works on NVIDIA, AMD and Intel GPUs via Vulkan
    • Both upscaling and frame interpolation in one tool
    • Can run on Google Colab without a local GPU

    Cons

    • No native macOS app, only a container image
    • Precompiled builds need a CPU with AVX2
    • Less hand-holding than commercial apps
    Visit Video2X Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Video2X a good HitPaw VikPea alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Modes
    Upscaling and frame interpolation
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows and Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GPU requirement
    Vulkan support
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud option
    Google Colab
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)