# Cinel AI vs Shotyard

> Cinel AI: Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace
> Shotyard: Generate product images and short ads from many AI models in one workspace

- Cinel AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cinel-ai
- Shotyard profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/shotyard
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/cinel-ai-vs-shotyard
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Cinel AI and Shotyard are both Image & Visual AI tools. Cinel AI scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (7.5 vs 7.2 out of 10). Only Cinel AI has a free plan or trial.

### Choose Cinel AI if

- You want a tool built for trying several image and video models from one account and paying per generation with credits that do not expire.
- Wide model selection spanning OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kling, MiniMax, Alibaba and xAI models in one account.
- Credits never expire and are priced per generation, with the cost displayed before running.

### Choose Shotyard if

- You want a tool built for product photos and lifestyle shots from a single product image, UGC-style video ads, comparing several AI models without separate subscriptions.
- Many image and video models from different providers in one workspace.
- Covers product images, UGC-style ads and short campaign videos.

## Pricing

| | Cinel AI | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $15 |

## Features

| Feature | Cinel AI | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Many models in one place | Yes | Not listed |
| Text to image and image to image | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editing tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Text to video and image to video | Yes | Not listed |
| Prompt library and templates | Yes | Not listed |
| Cost shown before generation | Yes | Not listed |
| No-login free images | Yes | Not listed |
| Content policy | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-model workspace | Not listed | Yes |
| Text and image inputs | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple takes per job | Not listed | Yes |
| Product images | Not listed | Yes |
| UGC-style ads | Not listed | Yes |
| Campaign videos | Not listed | Yes |
| Image to video | Not listed | Yes |
| Reference inputs | Not listed | Yes |
| High-resolution output | Not listed | Yes |
| Asset library | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Cinel AI | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Cinel AI strengths

- Wide model selection spanning OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kling, MiniMax, Alibaba and xAI models in one account
- Credits never expire and are priced per generation, with the cost displayed before running
- Free tier available, including some image generation without signing in
- Includes editing tools (background remover, upscaler, uncrop) alongside generation
- Published acceptable-use policy, moderation process and refund terms

## Cinel AI limitations

- No named legal entity or company details on the site; the Terms point to the checkout page for the provider
- No public API or mobile app
- Free outputs on free models are watermarked, and the "unlimited" claim applies only to specific free models
- Premium models can be expensive in credits, for example Veo 3.1 Pro from 1,072 Gold against a 600 Gold Basic pack
- Site copy is inconsistent in places, such as reference-image limits differing between the pricing page and the FAQ

## Shotyard strengths

- Many image and video models from different providers in one workspace
- Covers product images, UGC-style ads and short campaign videos
- Reference inputs for product and face consistency
- Failed tasks are refunded and assets are owned by the customer
- Plans include all features, so tiers differ mainly by credit amount

## Shotyard limitations

- No free tier or free credits listed on the official site
- No company name, address or team information is published
- Exact credit costs per model are not listed
- Add-on credit pack prices are not shown, and subscription refunds are limited to 3 days
- No public API or mobile app

## FAQ

**Is Cinel AI better than Shotyard?**

It depends on your workflow. Cinel AI is built for trying several image and video models from one account and paying per generation with credits that do not expire. Shotyard is built for product photos and lifestyle shots from a single product image, UGC-style video ads, comparing several AI models without separate subscriptions.

**What are the key feature differences between Cinel AI and Shotyard?**

Cinel AI: Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace. Shotyard: Generate product images and short ads from many AI models in one workspace.

**Does Cinel AI or Shotyard have a free plan?**

Cinel AI has a free plan or trial; Shotyard is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Cinel AI or Shotyard?**

Cinel AI starts at $0 and Shotyard starts at $15. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.