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Merge vs Old Photo AI
Both stand on ai photo animation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Choose Merge if you want an iPhone app for animating a still photo from a motion reference, with 300 monthly credits available on Starter. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond iPhone or want subscription credits to carry over between billing cycles.
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Paid Web
Old Photo AI focuses on short image-to-video animations, especially for single portraits. Consider its clip limits and paid credit plans before choosing it for a project.
Visit Old Photo AIThe facts
| Merge | Old Photo AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $24.90, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mergemotion.app | oldphoto.ai |
| On ai photo animation tools | #12 of 25 | #23 of 25 |
Merge: what it does well
- Creates dance videos, animated portraits, moving selfies, and cinematic motion.
- Says generation takes under a minute.
- Starter includes 300 credits each month and Full HD videos.
- Videos can be saved or shared to a community feed.
- One-time credit pack credits do not expire.
What to know first
- Available for iPhone only.
- Monthly subscription credits expire at the end of each billing cycle.
- Creator and Studio prices may vary by region.
Old Photo AI: what it does well
- Accepts PNG, JPG and JPEG images up to 10 MB
- Free photo restoration and colorization tools
- Paid plans include a commercial license
- Videos can be downloaded to a computer
What to know first
- Video generation is not free
- Complex group photos may have limitations
- No free trial
- Listed maximum clip length is 8 seconds
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