AI headshot generators charge in three ways: credits that refresh, one-time packs, or monthly subscriptions. Pose AI is credit-based, HeadshotPro and Aragon sell one-time packs, and PhotoAI is a monthly subscription.
Which is cheapest depends on how many sets you need and how often you refresh, not on the headline price.
Explore pricing models for AI headshot generators.
- Credit-based (Pose AI): $4.99 first week, then $14.99/week, 400 credits that refresh weekly.
- One-time packs (HeadshotPro, Aragon): roughly $25-$50 once for a single set.
- Subscriptions (PhotoAI and similar): monthly plans, often around $19 and up.
- Rule of thumb: one set once, buy a pack; regular refreshes or video, a plan can cost less over time.
The three models, defined
Credit-based pricing gives you an allowance that refreshes on a schedule and is spent per generation. A one-time pack is a single payment for a fixed deliverable. A subscription is a recurring charge for ongoing access to a tool.
Five tools, three models
| Tool | Model | Typical price | Regeneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pose AI | Credits | $4.99 first week, then $14.99/week | Spend credits to regenerate; not unlimited |
| HeadshotPro | One-time pack | Roughly $25-$50 | Limited by the pack |
| Aragon | One-time pack | Roughly $29 | Limited by the pack |
| PhotoAI | Subscription | From around $19/month | Within plan limits |
| Secta | Subscription | Not published on its site; verify | Within plan limits |
Pack prices look lower but buy a single set; a weekly plan trades a higher run-rate for flexibility and video.
Which is cheapest for 10 LinkedIn headshots?
For a single batch, a one-time pack is usually cheapest. How many headshots 400 credits covers depends on the model and settings you pick, so Pose does not publish a fixed per-headshot figure. If you will refresh monthly or add video, compare total spend over a few months, not the first payment.
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