Arcade generates product photos.
Lapis generates ad campaigns.
Arcade.ai creates AI product images for manufacturing. Lapis turns your products into complete, multi-platform ad campaigns in under three minutes.
Create your first adAI product photoshoots
Arcade.ai uses AI to generate images of physical products like jewelry, home decor, and rugs. Users select materials and pricing, then Arcade manufactures products via global artisans. It's a design-to-commerce platform, not an advertising tool.
- AI-generated product images for manufacturing
- No ad copy, sizing, or platform formatting
- No forecasting, tracking, or analytics
Product photos to finished ad campaigns
Lapis takes your product and generates complete ad campaigns including imagery, copy, layout, and sizing, optimized for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and WhatsApp. One prompt, every platform.
- Full campaigns: imagery, copy, and sizing in one step
- Auto-formatted for 6 ad platforms, 15+ sizes
- Performance forecasts before you spend
AI product photoshoots
Arcade.ai uses AI to generate images of physical products like jewelry, home decor, and rugs. Users select materials and pricing, then Arcade manufactures products via global artisans. It's a design-to-commerce platform, not an advertising tool.
- AI-generated product images for manufacturing
- No ad copy, sizing, or platform formatting
- No forecasting, tracking, or analytics
Product photos to finished ad campaigns
Lapis takes your product and generates complete ad campaigns including imagery, copy, layout, and sizing, optimized for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, and WhatsApp. One prompt, every platform.
- Full campaigns: imagery, copy, and sizing in one step
- Auto-formatted for 6 ad platforms, 15+ sizes
- Performance forecasts before you spend
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What Arcade can't do for your ads
Arcade is a product design platform. Lapis is an ad engine. Here's what that means.
From photoshoot to ad in one step
Arcade generates a product photo and stops there. Lapis generates the photo, adds headlines and CTAs, sizes it for every ad platform, and forecasts performance. Why stop at the image?
Try full campaign generationSix platforms, sized automatically
Arcade exports images at a single size for their marketplace. Lapis auto-generates ads for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT with 15+ format variations from a single prompt.
See platform supportAd copy that converts, not just visuals
Arcade generates images with no text overlay. Lapis generates headlines, body copy, and calls to action alongside every creative, all tailored to your audience and campaign goal.
See ad copy generationForecast results before you spend
Arcade has no advertising analytics of any kind. Lapis forecasts specific CTR, engagement, and conversion rates before you commit any budget to a campaign.
See forecastingTrack what your competitors are running
Arcade tracks marketplace trends for product design. Lapis monitors up to 20 competitors' actual ad creatives and strategies, integrated directly into your ad workflow.
See competitor trackingAds in any language
Arcade operates in English for its marketplace. Lapis generates the same campaign in English, Hindi, Tamil, Spanish, and 15+ languages automatically.
Explore languagesFeature comparison
Arcade.ai is a product design marketplace. Lapis is built specifically for ads. The features reflect that.
| Feature | Lapis | Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Complete ad campaign generation | ||
| Ad copy generation (headlines, CTAs, body) | ||
| Ad format presets (15+ formats, 6 platforms) | ||
| Performance forecasting (CTR, engagement, conversions) | ||
| Automatic brand detection (website crawl) | ||
| Natural language editing (Campaign Studio) | ||
| Competitor ad tracking | ||
| Product catalog import (Shopify, Amazon) | ||
| Multi-language ad generation (15+) | ||
| Audience persona targeting | ||
| One-click export to ad managers | ||
| AI product image generation | ||
| Physical product manufacturing | ||
| Product marketplace / e-commerce | ||
| Material and pricing selection |
8+ steps
Generate a product image using Arcade's AI designer
Select materials, pricing, and finalize the product design
Download or screenshot the product image
Open a separate design tool (Canva, Figma, etc.)
Manually add headline, body copy, and CTA text
Resize and reformat for each ad platform
Write ad copy separately (or hire a copywriter)
Upload to each ad manager individually
3 steps
Paste your website URL or import your product catalog. Lapis absorbs your brand automatically
Describe your campaign. Get complete ads for all platforms with copy, sizing, and forecasts
Export to ad managers with one click
8+ steps
Generate a product image using Arcade's AI designer
Select materials, pricing, and finalize the product design
Download or screenshot the product image
Open a separate design tool (Canva, Figma, etc.)
Manually add headline, body copy, and CTA text
Resize and reformat for each ad platform
Write ad copy separately (or hire a copywriter)
Upload to each ad manager individually
3 steps
Paste your website URL or import your product catalog. Lapis absorbs your brand automatically
Describe your campaign. Get complete ads for all platforms with copy, sizing, and forecasts
Export to ad managers with one click
Why ad teams choose Lapis over Arcade
The ad, not just the photo.
Arcade generates product images. Lapis generates complete ad campaigns: copy, creative, sizing, and targeting, all from a single text prompt. The output is ready to publish, not a starting point for more work.
Intelligence built into every campaign.
Performance forecasting, competitor tracking, audience personas, and natural language editing are part of every Lapis campaign. Arcade has no advertising features because it is a product marketplace, not an ad tool.
One prompt, six platforms.
Lapis auto-generates ads for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT with 15+ format variations. Arcade generates a single product image for their own marketplace.
Honest take
Choose Arcade if you need to…
- Design and manufacture physical products (jewelry, home goods, rugs) using AI
- Sell AI-designed products through a curated marketplace
- Select materials, pricing, and production for physical goods
- Explore AI-generated product design for manufacturing, not advertising
Choose Lapis if you need to…
- Generate complete ad campaigns with copy, creative, and sizing from a text prompt
- Publish ads across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT
- Forecast CTR, engagement, and conversions before committing budget
- Track competitors, import product catalogs, and edit ads with natural language
These tools serve fundamentally different purposes. Arcade is for designing and manufacturing physical products. Lapis is for generating advertising campaigns. If you sell products and need to advertise them, Lapis handles the ad side.
Get started with LapisFrequently asked questions
Stop at the photo?
Or get the whole campaign.
Share your website. Lapis generates complete ad campaigns across six platforms in under three minutes.
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