Lensa AI alternatives

4 other AI Art & Drawing tools we have sourced reviews for, starting with the 1 in the same niche (Face & Avatar Apps), then other AI Art & Drawing tools. Within that, they're ordered by aitrove popularity, not by a quality score: we haven't tested them hands-on, so we don't rank them as "best".

Lensa AI in one minute

Best for: Quick selfie retouching and fun avatars.

Biggest catch: Complaints that trials convert straight to annual billing.

Skip it if: You need professional editing.

Price: Trial 7 days. About $29.99/yr or $7.99/mo. Avatar packs $3.99–$7.99. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

At a glance

ToolBest forBiggest catchStarting price
RefaceCasual memes and social face swaps.Complaints about unexpected recurring charges and hard cancellationFree tier: yes. Pro reported at $2.49–$6.99/week, $12.99/mo or $24.99/yr (third-party report; varies by store). (checked Oct 11, 2026)
MyHeritage In ColorFamily historians colorizing a handful of old photos.Free use is capped (reported at 10 photos), then you need a subscriptionFree tier: yes (limited photos, watermarked). Unlimited needs a Photo, Complete or Omni subscription. Complete listed at $299/yr ($199 first year) per third-party pricing tracker. (checked Oct 11, 2026)
ReminiQuick fixes for a few blurry phone photos.Widespread complaints about charges after cancelling and hidden weekly billingFree tier: yes (limited). Paid weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions. Exact prices vary by store and region, so check before buying. (checked Oct 11, 2026)
GFPGANDevelopers restoring faces in old or low-quality photos locally.Can change a person's identity, and v1.2 can look unnaturalFree (open source). (checked Oct 11, 2026)

1. Reface

AI Art & Drawing · Avatar Creation

Best for: Casual memes and social face swaps.

Pros

  • Fast, fun face swaps into videos and GIFs
  • Free to start
  • Huge template library

Biggest catch

Complaints about unexpected recurring charges and hard cancellation

Skip it if: You need anything professional, or you're wary of auto-renewals.

Starting price: Free tier: yes. Pro reported at $2.49–$6.99/week, $12.99/mo or $24.99/yr (third-party report; varies by store). (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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2. MyHeritage In Color

AI Art & Drawing · Beauty & Restoration

Best for: Family historians colorizing a handful of old photos.

Pros

  • One-click colorization of black-and-white photos, and it restores faded color
  • Free to try with just a free account
  • Part of a photo suite that also includes enhancing, repair and animation

Biggest catch

Free use is capped (reported at 10 photos), then you need a subscription

Skip it if: You need bulk colorization without a genealogy subscription.

Starting price: Free tier: yes (limited photos, watermarked). Unlimited needs a Photo, Complete or Omni subscription. Complete listed at $299/yr ($199 first year) per third-party pricing tracker. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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3. Remini

AI Art & Drawing · Beauty & Restoration

Best for: Quick fixes for a few blurry phone photos.

Pros

  • One-tap face and photo enhancement that sharpens blurry or old photos
  • Free use available (with ads and limits)
  • Available on iOS, Android and web

Biggest catch

Widespread complaints about charges after cancelling and hidden weekly billing

Skip it if: You hate subscription traps. Track your trial dates carefully.

Starting price: Free tier: yes (limited). Paid weekly, monthly and annual subscriptions. Exact prices vary by store and region, so check before buying. (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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4. GFPGAN

AI Art & Drawing · Beauty & Restoration

Best for: Developers restoring faces in old or low-quality photos locally.

Pros

  • Free, open-source blind face restoration with StyleGAN2 priors
  • Optional Real-ESRGAN background enhancement
  • Choice of models: v1.3 looks more natural, v1.2 is sharper

Biggest catch

Can change a person's identity, and v1.2 can look unnatural

Skip it if: You want a maintained, one-click app.

Starting price: Free (open source). (checked Oct 11, 2026)

Sources for GFPGAN

Pros, catches and prices are compiled from public sources (official pricing and docs pages, published reviews, user reports), not hands-on testing. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before you buy.