Arcads vs Zeely
Arcads offers credit flexibility while Zeely provides fixed monthly video allowances. Use this snapshot to choose based on your test cadence.
Snapshot date: February 6, 2026
| Metric | Arcads | Zeely |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly plan | $110 | $29.95 |
| Pricing model | Credit-based | Plan + video allowance |
| Cost/video snapshot | Varies (credit-based usage) | $3.74 to $4.16 |
| Known fee risk | Credit burn variability | Potential service fee on ad spend |
| Best fit | Teams preferring credit flexibility | Teams preferring fixed monthly allowance |
Pricing Snapshot and Sources
This page uses pricing snapshots from Arcads and Zeely with explicit assumptions on cost variability.
Snapshot date: February 6, 2026
- - Arcads starts at $110/month and uses a credit-based model.
- - Effective cost per final creative depends on credits used per usable output and retry rates.
- - Zeely may charge an additional service fee on ad spend (commonly up to 12%, or 6% with Booster).
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