EzUGC vs Arcads vs Zeely vs MakeUGC
Side-by-side comparison built for performance marketers choosing an AI UGC platform for 2026.
Pricing snapshot date: February 6, 2026
Feature and economics benchmark
| Metric | EzUGC | Arcads | Zeely | MakeUGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Unified paid-social production workflow | Credit-based AI video/image generation | AI creatives + campaign launch flow | Template-driven UGC video generation |
| Actor breadth | 300+ | 1,000+ actors (site claim) | Tier-dependent limits | 300+ realistic AI creators (site claim) |
| Script-to-output workflow | Integrated | Prompt + credits + edit flow | Template-led + ad campaign options | Template-led + avatar workflow |
| Public monthly cost/video snapshot | $4.90-$4.95 | Varies (credit-based usage) | $3.74-$4.16 | $5.95-$9.80 |
| Extra platform fee risk | None listed | Credit burn variability | Optional 6-12% ad-spend fee | Retry/revision overhead |
Arcads is credit-based, while Zeely and MakeUGC list monthly video allowances.
Pricing Snapshot and Sources
This benchmark uses official public pricing pages plus transparent assumptions for credit-based plans.
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).
Choose EzUGC if
- You run active weekly creative tests
- You need reliable script-to-ad workflows
- You care about lower cost per usable output
Choose Arcads if
- Your team is primarily focused on creative ops
- You value management workflows over generation depth
- You have lower generation-volume requirements
Choose Zeely or MakeUGC if
- You are early-stage and testing light ad volume
- You prioritize template simplicity over control
- You can tolerate slower scale-up workflows