Akool
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$12/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026D-ID in 2026: What Its Free Plan Actually Gets You
JBy Jane Doe, Lead Tester · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Watermark-free exports on D-ID start at Advanced $196/mo, versus Akool's Starter $12/seat/mo.
D-ID free tier, tested
Free tier (official): No permanent free plan — only a 14-day trial (3 minutes total, full-screen watermark). Watermark-free export requires Advanced at $196/mo.
Hands-on test notes land here after Phase 4 verification.
Pending hands-on verification: Card required for trial?; Lip sync quality/tiers; Pro tier "AI watermark" actual appearance.
Free vs paid plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual equiv. | Credits / quota | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | — | Trial $0/14 days: 3 min total (shared across Videos/Agents/Translate/API); 100+ stock avatars; 1 Personal Avatar; personal license only | — |
| Lite | $5.9/mo | $4.7/mo | 40 credits / 10 min | D-ID watermark |
| Pro | $29/mo | $16/mo | 60 credits / 15 min | AI watermark |
| Advanced | $196/mo | $108/mo | 400 credits / 100 min | custom logo (watermark-free threshold) |
How to make a D-ID avatar video (steps)
- Sign up and upload a clear front-facing photo
- Type or paste your script
- Pick a voice and avatar
- Generate and preview lip sync
- Download (watermarked on free plan)
D-ID alternatives
Colossyan
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Email sign-up
$59/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026DeeVid
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$14/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026Elai
- Yes: Free plan
- Testing soon: Testing soon
- Testing soon: Testing soon
- Testing soon: Testing soon
$29/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026