Akool
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$12/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026Elai in 2026: What Its Free Plan Actually Gets You
JBy Jane Doe, Lead Tester · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Elai's entry plan starts at $29/mo, versus Akool's $12/mo.
Elai free tier, tested
Free tier (official): Free $0 plan — 1 user, 1 minute of video, 80+ avatars, 75+ languages, all Creator features included.
Hands-on test notes land here after Phase 4 verification.
Pending hands-on verification: Free tier watermark; Card required for signup?; Lip sync support.
Free vs paid plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual equiv. | Credits / quota | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Free $0: 1 user, 1 minute, 80+ avatars, 75+ languages, all Creator features included | — |
| Creator | $29/mo | $23/mo | 15 min/month | — |
| Team | $125/mo | $100/mo | 50 min/month | 3+3 collaboration, 4K; Enterprise custom; add-ons: Studio Avatar $500/yr, Selfie Avatar $199/yr, Voice Cloning $200/yr |
How to make a Elai 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)
Elai alternatives
Colossyan
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Email sign-up
$59/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026D-ID
- No: No free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Testing soon: Testing soon
- Testing soon: Testing soon
$5.9/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, 2026