Banuba vs Facetune (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Banuba does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Facetune
3.3 against 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Banuba	Facetune
Our rating	3.3	3.7Better
Starts at	Not listed	$5.99/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	See pricing	From $5.99/mo
Key features	Face and hand tracking with gesture recognition Virtual try-on for makeup, eyewear, jewelry, and accessories Full video editor SDK with AR effects AI seasonal color analysis and personalized recommendations Cross-platform SDKs - iOS, Android, Unity, Web, React Native, Flutter	AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application Professional AI Headshot Generator One-tap AI retouching - skin smoothing, eye brightening, feature reshaping AI-powered video portrait editing Object removal and background cleanup
Pros	Genuinely broad SDK coverage across AR, video, and virtual try-on Directly targets a real business outcome (reduced ecommerce returns) Named, specific AI capabilities rather than vague AR claims	Massive install base (295M+) and long track record since 2013 7-day free trial on the VIP plan before committing Covers both photo and video editing in one app
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales - not self-serve or transparent upfront SDK integration requires real development resources Best suited to brands and platforms embedding features, not individual end users	VIP tier at $19.99/month is pricier than many single-purpose photo editors Heavy retouching features can encourage unrealistic beauty standards if overused Mobile-only - no desktop/web version
Company	Banuba	Lightricks

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260826. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Banuba better than Facetune?

In our reviews Banuba scores 3.3 and Facetune scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. Banuba: Face tracking, AI beauty effects, virtual try-on for makeup and eyewear, and a full video editor SDK - AR and AI building blocks brands drop straight into their own apps. Facetune: The most downloaded selfie editor in the world - AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.

Which is cheaper, Banuba or Facetune?

Banuba: see pricing. Facetune: from $5.99/mo.

Do Banuba and Facetune have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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