Free vs Paid Virtual Try-On Apps

Free virtual try-on apps are best for testing, and paid apps are what you run a store on. A free plan typically gives you a small number of try-ons a month, enough to check render quality, while paid plans add the volume, sizing tools, analytics and branding removal a live store needs.

So the real question isn't free or paid, but how long to stay free. For a broader look at the apps themselves, see our list of recommended try-on apps for Shopify.

Facts about other apps below come from their live Shopify App Store listings, checked November 2026.

What do free try-on plans include?

Free plans on Shopify try-on apps are small by design. They let you see the product working on your own garments without paying.

App	Free plan	What the listing says it includes
GenLook	Yes	10 try-ons a month and a customizable try-on widget
TryDrobe	Yes	5 guest try-ons a month, try-on button, desktop and mobile popup, usage tracking
ZeDaq.ai	Yes	3 try-ons, 3 measurements and 5 invoices a month
Try On Twin	No free plan	7-day free trial on every plan
Antla	No free plan shown	7-day free trial on every plan

Sources: GenLook's listing, TryDrobe's listing, Try On Twin's listing and Antla's listing, checked November 2026.

Free plan or free trial: what's the difference?

A free plan stays free each month, with a small limit. A free trial gives you a paid plan for a few days, then starts charging unless you cancel.

A free plan suits slow, careful testing. A trial suits a focused test when you can set aside a few days to try everything.

What do you get when you pay?

Paid plans differ by app, but the same upgrades show up again and again on the listings we checked.

More try-ons

This is the main change. Paid plans on the listings above start at 60 to 150 try-ons a month and go up to 2,000, per the Antla listing and others. Some apps charge a small fee for each try-on over the limit.

Your brand, not theirs

GenLook's listing shows "No Genlook branding" only on its Growth and Pro plans. On lower tiers, shoppers may see the app's name in the try-on window.

Sizing help

Some paid plans add size advice. GenLook lists an AI size assistant (beta) on Growth and Pro. Sizing matters because a shopper who likes the look still needs the right size.

Analytics

TryDrobe lists an analytics dashboard on Business Pro and advanced analytics on Business Pro Max. GenLook lists analytics on Starter and advanced analytics higher up. Analytics show which products get tried on and how often.

Support

Higher plans sometimes add faster support. GenLook lists priority support on its Pro plan.

How do free and paid compare side by side?

This summary shows the typical split, based on the listings above.

	Free plans	Paid plans
Try-ons per month	Single digits to about 10	60 and up
Best use	Testing quality on a few products	Running try-on across your catalog
Branding	Often shows the app's brand	Often removable on higher tiers
Sizing	Rare on free tiers	Offered by some apps
Analytics	Basic usage at most	Dashboards on many plans
Risk	Shoppers hit the limit quickly	Monthly cost, possible overage fees

When should you move from free to paid?

Move to paid once the free plan has answered your questions. A simple test plan helps you get there fast.

A two-week test plan

1. Day 1: Install the app on its free plan or trial. Switch try-on on for five products.
2. Days 1 to 3: Run try-ons yourself with three different photos. Score each result for garment accuracy and body shape.
3. Days 4 to 10: Let real shoppers use it. Note how fast you hit the free limit.
4. Days 11 to 14: Decide. If quality is good and shoppers use it, pick the paid plan that fits the volume you saw.

What should you write down during the test?

Keep a simple log so the decision isn't based on memory:

• The product, the photo used and a quality score from 1 to 5.
• How long each try-on took to appear.
• Whether the garment's color, pattern and length looked right.
• Any shopper questions or complaints during the test.
• The date you hit the free limit, if you did.

A one-page log like this also helps if you later compare a second app.

Signs you've outgrown free

• You hit the monthly limit in the first week.
• Shoppers see an error or a missing button after the limit.
• You want try-on on more than a few products.
• You need a size suggestion, not just a picture.
• You want your brand in the try-on window.

Our guide to whether a free plan is enough to test goes deeper on judging results.

What does a free plan look like in practice?

Here's a worked example. Say you install ZeDaq.ai on its Free plan, which gives you 3 try-ons and 3 measurements a month.

You use the try-ons on your three hardest garments: a patterned dress, a fitted blazer and a knit sweater. You use the measurements to run "Find my size" on yourself against your own size chart. In one sitting, you know whether the render and the size suggestion are good enough for your store.

If they are, you start a 3-day free trial of a paid plan with no card required. Paid plans are Micro $14, Starter $49, Growth $129 and Scale $299 a month. For details of what free includes on Shopify, see what a free try-on plan gets you.

Are platform try-on tools a free alternative?

Some large platforms build try-on into their own pages at no cost to sellers. Google, for example, announced AI try-on in Search for some brands' tops, covered in our guide to Google's try-on for apparel.

Marketplaces such as Amazon also run their own features. Our guide on Amazon try-on for fashion sellers explains why you don't control those.

These tools help shoppers on the platform. They don't add try-on to your own product pages, so they aren't a replacement for an app on your store.

Which kind of store should stay free, and which should pay?

Not every store needs a paid plan straight away. This table gives a rough guide based on how stores tend to use try-on.

Your store	Free or paid	Why
Just exploring try-on, no launch date	Free	You only need to see quality
Small catalog, low traffic	Free, then a small paid plan	Free limits run out fast once shoppers find it
Steady traffic, frequent fit questions	Paid	You need volume and sizing
Seasonal brand with a big launch	Paid for the season	Peaks need room for many try-ons
Agency testing for clients	Free on each client store	Prove quality before asking clients to pay

What should you check before you upgrade?

Upgrading is easy, but a few checks save money later:

• Look at how many try-ons you used in the last two weeks and double it for a monthly estimate.
• Compare the plan that fits that number across two or three apps.
• Confirm the plan includes the features you care about, such as sizing or analytics.
• Check whether yearly billing is offered and whether you want to commit that long.
• Set a reminder to review usage after your first full paid month.

What hidden costs should you watch for?

Free and cheap plans can cost more than they seem. Check these before you commit:

• Overage fees: some apps bill per extra try-on, often between $0.08 and $0.26, per the Try On Twin listing and others.
• Hard limits: some apps stop showing try-on at the limit, which can confuse shoppers.
• Yearly billing: a cheaper yearly price locks you in for longer.
• Your time: a free tool that renders poorly costs you in support emails and returns.

FAQs

Is a free try-on app good enough for a live store?

Usually not for long. Free plans on the listings we checked include between 3 and 10 try-ons a month, which suits testing more than steady traffic.

Do I need a card for a free trial?

It depends on the app. ZeDaq.ai's 3-day trial needs no card, and Shopify app charges otherwise appear on your Shopify bill.

What happens when I hit the free limit?

That depends on the app. Ask the developer whether the button hides, shows a message or offers an upgrade.

Can I switch plans later?

Most apps let you change plans from inside the app. Ask the developer how a mid-month change is billed before you switch.