Comparison
| Tool | Why it fits (from official info) | Pricing | Official pricing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HeadshotPro | Lowest entry price we found: Basic $29 (30 headshots, ~2 h), Professional $39 (50 headshots, ~30 min, 1 free redo within 14 days), Executive $59 (70 headshots, ~15 min, 4K). One-time, no subscription; redo or full refund if results don't look like you; input photos deleted after 30 days. | Paid | From the official pricing page (one-time, no subscription): individual Basic $29 (30 headshots, ~2 h), Professional $39 (50 headshots, ~30 min, 1 free redo), Executive $59 (70 headshots, ~15 min, 4K downloads); teams from $19.50 per person with volume discounts; Enterprise custom. If results don't look like you, you get a redo or a full refund. | |
 Aragon AI | Most headshots per package: Basic $35 (40), Standard $45 (60), Executive $75 (100, 1792x2176 px) at the 20% sale prices shown on 2026-10-30 (normally $44/$56/$94). Full refund if you haven't downloaded; free redo via support. | Paid | From the official pricing page (individual, one-time, shown with a limited-time 20% off on 2026-10-30): Basic $35 (normally $44; 40 headshots, ~45 min, 1 attire and 1 background); Standard $45 (normally $56; 60 headshots, ~30 min); Executive $75 (normally $94; 100 headshots, ~15 min, all attires and backgrounds, 1792×2176 px). Basic/Standard images are 896×1088 px. Full refund if you haven't downloaded the photos. | |
 BetterPic | All packages in 4K with a commercial license: Basic $35 (20 headshots, 1 style), Pro $39 (60, 3 styles), Expert $79 (120, 6 styles, human edits on 1 photo, 1 free redo). Checks your uploads with AI before generating; 7-day refund (terms apply). | Paid | From the official pricing page (one-time, one person): Basic $35 (20 4K headshots, 1 style, ~2 h, 2 AI edits); Pro $39 (60 headshots, 3 styles, ~1.5 h, 4 AI edits); Expert $79 (120 headshots, 6 styles, ~1 h, 8 AI edits, unlimited human edits on 1 photo, 1 free redo). All include a commercial license; 7-day refund (terms apply). Prices from the page data on 2026-10-30 and may change with promotions. |
How to do it with AI
- Pick 10-20 recent photos of yourself: different angles and lighting, only you in the frame, no sunglasses or heavy filters.
- Choose the package by how many outfits or styles you want; for one LinkedIn photo the cheapest tier is usually enough.
- Pick 1-2 styles that match your field (e.g. dark blazer on grey for finance, casual on a light background for creative work).
- When results arrive, choose a photo that still looks like you in person; recruiters will meet you on video.
- Crop to a square with your face filling about 60% of the frame. LinkedIn recommends at least 400x400 px, and all three tools output more than that.
- If none look like you, use the redo or refund before downloading: Aragon's full refund applies only if you haven't downloaded.
Checklist to paste into your notes before uploading (our suggested wording, not a test output)
Goal: LinkedIn headshot for [job title] in [industry]. Look: [formal / business casual / creative]. Background: [office / plain grey / outdoor]. Must look like me today: keep my hairstyle, glasses [yes/no], no skin smoothing beyond light retouching. Final crop: square, head and shoulders.
Hands-on log
- 2026-10-30 · Not tested
Not tested hands-on: all three need payment and your own photos before generating anything. This page uses only what the official pricing pages state.
China-made vs Western: Gaoding's ID photo tool next to HeadshotPro, Aragon and BetterPic
Gaoding is listed in our mainland China section. It solves a narrower job (ID photos from an everyday photo) rather than generating new studio-style portraits.
| Need | Gaoding (ID photo tool) | HeadshotPro / Aragon / BetterPic |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Turns one everyday photo into an ID photo: auto-crop to 1-inch/2-inch sizes, swap to white/blue/red background, AI retouch and lighting | Trains on your selfies and generates 20-120 new professional headshots in chosen outfits and backgrounds |
| Pricing | Free tier listed; memberships from ¥8.03/month (Double 11 promotion, 36-month plans) | One-time packages: $29-$59 (HeadshotPro), $35-$75 (Aragon, sale), $35-$79 (BetterPic) |
| Speed | Instant, in the browser | About 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on the tier |
| Best for | Visa, exam and job-application ID photos | LinkedIn, resume and company-site headshots |
| Usable in mainland China | Yes (ICP-filed official site) | Not listed in our mainland China section |
FAQ
Is there an AI headshot generator without a subscription?
Yes. HeadshotPro, Aragon and BetterPic all sell individual headshots as one-time packages. HeadshotPro states 'Pay once, no subscription'; its credits never expire.
What is the cheapest AI headshot generator?
Of the three we checked on 2026-10-30, HeadshotPro Basic at $29 (30 headshots, about 2 hours) had the lowest price. Aragon Basic was $35 on sale and BetterPic Basic $35.
What resolution do AI headshots come in, and is it enough for LinkedIn?
Aragon's Basic and Standard photos are 896x1088 px and Executive 1792x2176 px; BetterPic delivers 4K on every package; HeadshotPro offers 4K downloads on Executive. Aragon notes LinkedIn recommends a 400x400 px image, so all tiers are enough for a profile photo.
Can I get a refund if the AI headshots don't look like me?
HeadshotPro offers a redo or a full refund if results don't look like you. Aragon gives a full refund if you haven't downloaded the photos, plus a free redo through support. BetterPic has a 7-day refund policy (terms apply) and a free redo on Expert.
Can I use AI headshots commercially?
BetterPic includes a commercial license on every package. Aragon says the generated photos are yours to use for social media, professional profiles, print and personal use.
Which AI tool makes ID photos in mainland China?
Gaoding Design has an ICP-filed site with an ID photo tool that crops to standard 1-inch and 2-inch sizes, changes the background to white, blue or red, and applies AI retouching.
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