Arcads makes videos.
Lapis makes image ads.
Arcads generates UGC-style talking-head videos with AI avatars. Lapis creates complete image ad campaigns across six platforms with brand intelligence, forecasting, and competitor tracking.
Create your first adUGC video ads with AI avatars
Write a script. Arcads generates a talking-head video with an AI avatar, lip-synced in 35+ languages. Video only — no image ads, no analytics, no campaign tools.
- Video ads only — no image ads or banners
- No free plan, starts at $110/month
- No forecasting, competitor tracking, or analytics
Complete image ad campaigns across 6 platforms
Describe your campaign. Lapis generates image ads for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT with built-in forecasting and competitor intelligence.
- Image ads across 6 platforms, 15+ formats auto-sized
- Free plan available, no credit card required
- Forecasting, competitor tracking, NL editing built in
UGC video ads with AI avatars
Write a script. Arcads generates a talking-head video with an AI avatar, lip-synced in 35+ languages. Video only — no image ads, no analytics, no campaign tools.
- Video ads only — no image ads or banners
- No free plan, starts at $110/month
- No forecasting, competitor tracking, or analytics
Complete image ad campaigns across 6 platforms
Describe your campaign. Lapis generates image ads for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT with built-in forecasting and competitor intelligence.
- Image ads across 6 platforms, 15+ formats auto-sized
- Free plan available, no credit card required
- Forecasting, competitor tracking, NL editing built in
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Feature comparison
Different tools for different ad formats. Lapis covers image campaigns with intelligence; Arcads covers UGC video.
| Feature | Lapis | Arcads |
|---|---|---|
| Image ad generation (static, banners, social) | ||
| UGC-style video ad generation | ||
| AI avatar / talking-head videos | ||
| 6-platform coverage (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, ChatGPT) | ||
| 15+ format auto-sizing per campaign | ||
| Performance forecasting (impressions, clicks, leads) | ||
| Competitor ad tracking (up to 20) | ||
| Brand auto-detection (full design system) | ||
| Natural language editing (Campaign Studio) | ||
| Product catalog import (Shopify, Amazon) | ||
| Web analytics | ||
| Audience persona targeting | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Multilingual support (15+ languages) | ||
| Emotion control on AI presenters | ||
| Batch video generation |
What Arcads can't do for your ads
Arcads generates UGC video ads with AI avatars. Lapis creates complete image ad campaigns with intelligence tools that Arcads doesn't offer.
Image ads across 6 platforms
Arcads generates video only. Lapis creates static and banner ads for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT with 15+ formats auto-sized per campaign.
Try multi-platform adsForecast results before you spend
Arcads has no analytics or forecasting of any kind. Lapis predicts impressions, clicks, leads, and cost-per-lead before you launch, so you optimize before spending.
See forecastingTrack up to 20 competitors
Arcads offers zero competitive intelligence. Lapis tracks up to 20 competitors' ad creatives and strategies in real time, built into the workflow.
Try competitor trackingStart free, not at $110/month
Arcads has no free plan or free trial. The minimum is $110/month for 10 videos, and unused credits are forfeited on cancellation. Lapis offers a free plan with 5 credits, no credit card required.
Start freeEdit ads with plain English
Arcads has no built-in editor — you get a raw video file and finish it in external tools. Lapis Campaign Studio lets you edit all ad variations with natural language commands like "make CTAs more urgent."
Try Campaign StudioImport your product catalog
Arcads works from text scripts only — there is no product data integration. Lapis imports your entire Shopify or Amazon catalog and generates ads across hundreds of SKUs with @product shorthand.
Connect your catalog5 steps, video only
Write or paste a video script into Arcads
Select an AI avatar from the library (300+ options)
Choose language, emotion, and voice settings
AI generates a lip-synced talking-head video
Download the video and upload to ad platforms manually
3 steps, full campaign
Paste your website URL. Lapis absorbs your brand automatically
Describe your campaign. Get image ads for 6 platforms with forecasting, all auto-sized
Edit with plain English, export to ad managers
5 steps, video only
Write or paste a video script into Arcads
Select an AI avatar from the library (300+ options)
Choose language, emotion, and voice settings
AI generates a lip-synced talking-head video
Download the video and upload to ad platforms manually
3 steps, full campaign
Paste your website URL. Lapis absorbs your brand automatically
Describe your campaign. Get image ads for 6 platforms with forecasting, all auto-sized
Edit with plain English, export to ad managers
Why teams switch to Lapis
Image ads still drive the majority of ad spend.
Most ad spend across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and Display goes to image ads, not video. Arcads only covers video. Lapis creates the format that accounts for the bulk of digital advertising, with 15+ auto-sized variations from a single prompt.
Intelligence tools, not just creative.
Arcads generates a video and stops. Lapis gives you performance forecasting before you spend, competitor tracking across up to 20 brands, and web analytics — an intelligence suite no video-only tool can match.
Free to start, transparent pricing.
Arcads has no free plan, no free trial, and forfeits unused credits on cancellation. Lapis starts free with 5 credits, no credit card required. Basic is $99/month — less than Arcads' cheapest plan — and includes 25 credits with multi-platform export.
Honest take
Choose Arcads if you need to…
- Generate UGC-style talking-head video ads at scale
- Use AI avatars instead of filming real spokespeople
- Create video content in 35+ languages with emotion control
- Batch-produce short-form video ads for TikTok and Meta Reels
Choose Lapis if you need to…
- Create complete image ad campaigns across 6 platforms from a single prompt
- Forecast performance before spending your ad budget
- Track up to 20 competitors' ad creatives and strategies
- Import your Shopify or Amazon catalog for image ads at scale
Many teams use both. Lapis for image ads and campaign intelligence across all platforms. Arcads for UGC-style video content on TikTok and Reels.
Get started with LapisFrequently asked questions
Image ads that drive campaigns, not just clips.
Share your website. Lapis creates multi-platform image ad campaigns with brand intelligence, forecasting, and competitor tracking in under 3 minutes.
Create your first ad