AdToolBenchArcads vs MakeUGC
Based on vendor documentation and pricing as of . We have not run hands-on tests of these tools; nothing here is a paid placement.
Quick verdict
MakeUGC is the more transparent choice — prices are public (Starter $29/mo billed yearly, any plan trialable for $1) and the plan page lists actors, languages and credit quotas. Arcads publishes plan names and credit pools in its help center but shows dollar prices only inside the app; third-party reports put Starter around $110/month (unverified). If budget certainty matters, start with MakeUGC; if you've seen Arcads outputs you prefer, sign up for its 72-hour trial and check the in-app price before it converts.
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| Feature | Arcads | MakeUGC |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | No — shown in-app (pricing URL 404) | Yes — Starter $29/mo billed yearly |
| Trial | 72 hours, 1,000 credits, card required; converts to Starter monthly | Any plan for $1 |
| Entry credits | Starter: 8,000 credits/mo (talking-actor video ≈ 800 credits) | Starter: 500 credits/mo |
| Actors / languages | Not stated in vendor docs | 300+ AI actors, 50+ languages |
| API | Pro and above (public API) | API / MCP access listed on Starter |
| Export quality (entry) | Not stated | 480p / 720p on Starter |
Arcads: help.arcads.ai; MakeUGC: makeugc.ai/pricing. Read 20 Oct 2026.
Arcads' trial auto-starts the Starter monthly plan after 72 hours unless cancelled (per its help center).
| Tool | Entry plan | Price | Billing | Notes | Last verified | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcads | Starter | From $110/mo · unverified | monthly | Arcads publishes no prices (pricing shown only in-app). Plan/credit structure confirmed in official help center; $ figure from third-party reports (shhots.ai Aug 2026, go-rocket.ai Sep 2026) | 2026-10-20 | Visit ↗ |
| MakeUGC | Starter | From $29/mo · verified | billed yearly | Try any plan for $1 | 2026-10-20 | Visit ↗ |
Prices from each vendor's pricing page or docs; ‘unverified’ = third-party or ambiguous source.
Who each fits
- Arcads: teams that will commit to a higher monthly spend and want a larger credit pool and rollover on Pro+ plans.
- MakeUGC: solo media buyers and small brands testing many hooks cheaply with a known monthly cost.
FAQ
How much does Arcads cost?
Arcads doesn't publish prices publicly; its help center says current prices are in the app. Third-party reports (Aug–Sep 2026) cite about $110/month for Starter — treat that as unverified.
Can I try MakeUGC cheaply?
Yes — MakeUGC's pricing page says you can try any plan for $1.