Review · Akool Inc.
Akool Review: AI Avatars, Face Swap and Video Translation
By Raimundo Oliveira, founder & editor · Published · Updated · 1 min read
Fact-checked against official vendor pages · How we review
Akool is an AI video platform for avatars, face swap, video translation and image generation. A free plan exists with a watermark; Starter costs $12/mo billed yearly and Pro $30/mo monthly.
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Quick verdict
Akool packs avatars, face swap, translation and generation into one credit system. Test on the free plan, then pick Pro for 4K and translation proofreading.
At a glance
- What it does
- AI avatars, face swap, video translation, text-to-speech and image/video generation
- Best for
- Marketers and creators who localize or personalize videos
- Platforms
- Web
- Free plan
- Yes (watermark, 720p)
- Starting price
- Free; Starter $12/mo (yearly); Pro $30/mo or $21/mo yearly; Pro Max $59/mo (reference November 14, 2026)
- Trial / refund
- Free plan
Plans and prices (reference, per seat)
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Credits/mo | Max output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Limited | 720p, watermark |
| Starter | — | $12/mo ($144/yr) | 200 | 1080p |
| Pro | $30/mo | $21/mo ($252/yr) | 600 | 4K |
| Pro Max | $59/mo | $41.30/mo ($495.60/yr) | 1,200 | 8K + API |
| Business | $249/mo | $174.30/mo | 6,000 | 16K + business license |
Reference · checked on akool.com/pricing on November 14, 2026 (USD).
Key features
- AI avatars, including streaming avatars
- Face swap for video and images
- Video translation with lip sync and proofreading (Pro)
- Text-to-speech and Studio Voice (Pro Max)
- Image and video generation models, plus API from Pro Max
How we reviewed
We have not run a long-term hands-on test yet. Plans, prices and features come from the vendor’s official pages, checked on the date shown.
Who it is for
- Marketing teams localizing ads into other languages
- Creators who want a talking avatar without filming
- Agencies that need API access
Who should skip it
- Anyone who needs fully free, watermark-free exports
- Editors who want a classic timeline editor (see invideo or CapCut)
Alternatives
- invideo for prompt-to-video with a timeline editor
- CapCut for free editing on phone and desktop
- Transkriptor for transcripts and subtitles
From $4 per seat/mo billed annually (Basic, 50% off offer)
Free; Pro priced by country (shown at sign-in)
Lite $9.99/mo; Pro $19.99/mo or $99.99/yr; Team $20/seat/mo billed yearly
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan to test avatars and face swap
- Up to 4K on Pro and 8K on Pro Max
- Video translation with proofreading on Pro
- API access from Pro Max
Cons
- Free plan adds a full-screen watermark
- Work runs on credits (200 to 6,000 a month)
- Commercial use needs a paid plan (business license on Business)
Ready to try Akool?
Free; Starter $12/mo (yearly); Pro $30/mo or $21/mo yearly; Pro Max $59/mo · Free plan
Frequently asked questions
Is Akool free?
Yes. The free plan includes 1 instant avatar, face swap up to 720p and 5 text-to-speech uses, with a full-screen watermark.
How much is Akool Pro?
On November 14, 2026: $30/mo monthly or $21/mo billed yearly ($252), with 600 credits a month and up to 4K output.
Does Akool have an API?
Yes. API access is listed from the Pro Max plan ($59/mo, or $41.30/mo billed yearly).
Sources checked
- Akool — Pricing · checked November 14, 2026
Prices are dated references checked on the vendor’s site and may change. We never host installers: download links always go to the official site.