ZeDaq.ai
Happy shopper after seeing a suit on himself with virtual try-on

Testing Virtual Try-On on the Free Plan as a Nigerian Brand

By the ZeDaq.ai team · · 6 min read

On this page
  1. What do you get on the ZeDaq.ai Free plan?
  2. Why plan your tests before you start?
  3. How do you prepare for the test?
  4. How do you run the three try-ons?
  5. How do you score the results?
  6. How do you know when to upgrade?
  7. What else can you test on the Free plan?
  8. What should you do after the test?

You can test virtual try-on as a Nigerian brand on ZeDaq.ai's Free plan, which costs $0 and includes 3 try-ons, 3 measurements and 5 invoices a month. That is a small allowance, so the trick is to plan each test before you spend it.

This guide gives you a simple test plan, a scorecard and a way to decide whether to upgrade. For the full picture of why fit tools matter for African labels, start with our guide to virtual try-on for African fashion brands.

What do you get on the ZeDaq.ai Free plan?

The Free plan gives you a working version of the main tools:

Tool Free plan allowance
Virtual try-on 3 a month
Measurements (size scans) 3 a month
Invoices 5 a month

You can use try-on on Shopify through the app, or on WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce and custom sites through the script-tag widget. You can also add your own size chart in the dashboard, one chart per garment type: tops, outerwear, dresses and bottoms.

To compare this with other free try-on options, the guide to what a free try-on app plan includes on Shopify covers what to look for.

Why plan your tests before you start?

Three try-ons go quickly. If you use them on random products, you learn very little. A planned test answers the questions that matter for your brand:

  • Does try-on show my products clearly?
  • Does "Find my size" agree with the size I would give a buyer in person?
  • Will my buyers actually use it?

Spend a day getting ready before your first try-on. It makes every test count.

Client measurements and current order in the ZeDaq Business app

How do you prepare for the test?

Step 1: Pick three test products

Choose pieces that represent your range and cause the most fit questions:

  1. A fitted piece, such as an Ankara bodycon or corset dress.
  2. A flowing piece, such as a bubu, kaftan or agbada.
  3. A best-seller that buyers ask about often on WhatsApp.

Loose styles behave differently from fitted ones. The guide to try-on for agbada, bubu and kaftan explains what to expect from flowing garments.

Step 2: Retake the product photos

Your try-on result depends on your product image. For each test product:

  • Shoot the full garment, front-facing, in soft daylight.
  • Use a plain background.
  • Turn off filters.
  • Steam the piece first, so prints and embroidery look clean.

Step 3: Add your size chart

Enter body measurements for each size: bust, waist and hip for dresses, chest for tops, and waist and hip for bottoms. If you skip this, "Find my size" uses a generic UK, US, EU or AU chart, which tells you less about your own cut.

Step 4: Choose your testers

Pick three people whose sizes you already know. A staff member, a regular customer and a friend of a different height work well. You will compare the scan with their real measurements.

How do you run the three try-ons?

Run each test the way a real buyer would, on a phone and on mobile data.

  1. Open the product page on the tester's phone.
  2. Tap "Try it on" and upload a clear, full-length photo.
  3. Look at the result together and note what you see.
  4. Tap "Find my size," enter their height and run the scan.
  5. Compare the suggested size with the size you know fits them.

Use one try-on and one measurement per tester. That covers all three products and all three testers in one month.

How do you score the results?

Use a simple scorecard so your decision isn't based on one impression.

Question Tester 1 Tester 2 Tester 3
Was the garment shape clear? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No
Did the color match the real fabric? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No
Did the print or embroidery show well? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No
Did "Find my size" match the known size? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No
Would the tester use it before buying? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No

If the shape or color looks off, retake the product photo next month and try again. If the size is off, check your size chart. Gaps between sizes, such as medium ending at one measurement and large starting at a higher one, often cause odd results.

How do you know when to upgrade?

The Free plan is for testing, not for a busy store. Consider a paid plan when:

  • Your testers said they would use try-on before buying.
  • You want try-on on more than a few products.
  • You plan to promote it to Instagram followers or WhatsApp buyers.
  • You have a busy season coming, such as December weddings or Owambe weekends.

ZeDaq.ai's paid plans are priced in US dollars:

Plan Price
Micro $14/mo
Starter $49/mo
Growth $129/mo
Scale $299/mo

Every paid plan has a 3-day free trial with no card required. That gives you a few more days to test at higher volume. Check each plan's monthly allowance on the ZeDaq.ai pricing page and compare it with your website orders.

What else can you test on the Free plan?

The Free plan also includes 5 invoices a month. If you sell custom pieces, try sending a deposit invoice in naira to a real client. ZeDaq.ai invoicing supports multiple currencies, including NGN, GBP and USD, which helps if you have diaspora clients.

You can also test measurement links. Send a link to a client on WhatsApp, let them open it on their phone, and see how the results arrive. That can replace long voice notes about measurements.

What should you do after the test?

Write down three things:

  1. What worked well for your products.
  2. What needed fixing, such as photos or chart gaps.
  3. Whether you will upgrade, and which plan.

Keep these notes with your test photos, so you can compare results if you retest later.

If you decide to go ahead, the guide on how try-on works for Nigerian brands covers the full setup for a live store.

Try ZeDaq.ai free for 3 days

FAQs

Does the Free plan expire?

The Free plan is $0 and gives a monthly allowance of try-ons, measurements and invoices. Check the pricing page for the current details.

Do I need a card for the free trial on paid plans?

No. Every paid plan has a 3-day free trial with no card required.

Can I test try-on without a website?

Try-on runs on a product page, so you need a store page to test it. A single test product page on Shopify or WooCommerce is enough.

What if my three try-ons give mixed results?

Fix the product photos and size chart first, then test again next month. The photo and the chart are the two things you can fix yourself.

Try ZeDaq.ai free

Virtual try-on and Find my size for your store, plus client, order and invoicing tools for tailors, in one subscription.

Related articles