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Best Shopify Virtual Try-On Apps (2026): Features, Pricing & Comparison
Eleven virtual try-on apps for Shopify, compared on the four things that decide whether a shopper finishes a try-on and buys: generation speed, how the garment is actually rendered, what it costs at real volume, and how much engineering the integration takes.
DrapX AI makes one of these apps, so read this the way you would read any vendor comparison. We have written down where each competitor genuinely beats us, because a comparison that only flatters its author is not worth your time. Where a number is not public, this page says so rather than guessing.
The short answer
- Best overall for Shopify apparel: DrapX AI. Physics-simulated rendering at about 8.5 seconds, native 1-click install, free plan with no watermark.
- Best for headless or non-Shopify stacks: fashn.ai. API-first, works against any storefront, but you build and maintain the integration.
- Best for jewelry, watches, and eyewear: Camweara or MirrAR. Accessory AR beats a full-body physics engine when the item sits at a fixed point.
- Best live camera AR: Banuba. Real-time camera filters, something DrapX does not do, with a large free tier for makeup and eyewear.
- Cheapest at low volume: Icona at $14.99 for 150 try-ons, or GenLook at $29 for its mid tier.
- Best for social sharing loops: Antla. Share-for-discount mechanic with native Klaviyo, Attentive, and Postscript integrations.
All 11 virtual try-on apps compared
Ordered best-first for apparel on Shopify, which is the question this page answers. If you sell accessories, skip to how to choose instead, because the ranking inverts.
| App | Generation speed | Rendering approach | Free plan | Entry paid plan | Shopify integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DrapX AI | ~8.5 seconds | Physics-enabled (drape, gravity, stretch, lighting) | Permanent, $0 for 15 try-ons/mo, no watermark | $19.99/mo (150 try-ons) | Native 1-click Shopify app, live in under 30 seconds |
| fashn.ai | 30 to 45 seconds in real-world use | Static image overlay via API | 10 free credits to start, then paid | Usage-based API pricing | API only, custom build required |
| Icona | "Within seconds" (not published) | AI body/lighting-aware compositing | Permanent, $0 for 10 try-ons/mo | $14.99/mo (150 try-ons) | Native Shopify app |
| Antla | Slower, delays on high-res images | Basic alpha overlays | None. 7-day trial instead | $19.99/mo (100 try-ons) | Native Shopify app, SDK dependent |
| Camweara | Varies by SKU setup | Warp-tool based mapping | None | Not published | JavaScript embed |
| Banuba | 3 to 5 second SDK load, then render | Live AR texture overlay | Up to 1,000/mo, scoped to makeup and eyewear | Not published | Custom SDK |
| MirrAR | Varies | 2D static projection | 20 credits (clothing costs more per try-on) | Not published | Custom JavaScript embed |
| Looksy | Varies by region | Overlay with ambient lighting | 25 free credits | Not published | Standard embed |
| GenLook | Slower, cloud-only processing | Cloud generative, can flicker between generations | Permanent, $0 for 10 try-ons/mo | $19.99/mo (100 try-ons) | Sideloaded integration |
| Nivera | Not published | Batch-based overlay, static lighting | Yes, "lifetime free" plan | Not published | Standard embed |
| TryPoint | Not published | Diffusion-based generative AI | 20 free try-ons | $0.29 per try-on, pay as you go | Standard setup |
Virtual try-on app pricing, side by side
Only the apps that publish real plan pricing are listed. Camweara, Banuba, MirrAR, Looksy, and Nivera quote on request or do not publish tiers, so putting a number next to them here would be invention.
| App | Free | Entry | Mid | High | Per extra try-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DrapX AI | $0 / 15 try-ons | $19.99 / 150 | $44.99 / 500 | $119.99 / 1,500 | $0.10 to $0.14 |
| Icona | $0 / 10 try-ons | $14.99 / 150 | $29.99 / 250 | $99.99 / 1,000 | Per extra try-on |
| GenLook | $0 / 10 try-ons | $19.99 / 100 | $29 / 250 | $99 / 1,000 | Not published |
| Antla | None (7-day trial) | $19.99 / 100 | $49.99 / 500 | $199.99 / 2,000 | $0.09 |
| TryPoint | 20 try-ons | Pay as you go | Pay as you go | Pay as you go | $0.29 |
Icona is cheaper than DrapX at the 150-try-on tier and GenLook is cheaper at its mid tier. Antla is the only app here with no permanent free plan. Prices change: check each Shopify App Store listing before you commit.
Where each app is actually strong
Every app below gets a real advantage and a real limitation, including ours. Pick the row that matches your catalog, not the one at the top of the list.
1. DrapX AI
~8.5 secondsBest for: Shopify fashion and apparel stores
Physics-simulated virtual try-on built for Shopify apparel. Fastest generation on this list, native 1-click install, permanently free plan with no watermark.
Where it leads
Fastest generation of any app here, and the only one simulating fabric physics rather than compositing an image. Every feature, including full widget customization, is on every plan.
The honest limitation
Shopify only. There is no WooCommerce, headless, or public API support today, so a custom storefront cannot use it. Bottoms, swimwear, and accessories are still expanding.
2. fashn.ai
30 to 45 seconds in real-world useBest for: Headless and non-Shopify storefronts
API-first try-on service with genuinely strong image quality, aimed at engineering teams rather than merchants.
Where fashn.ai beats DrapX
The clear pick if you are not on Shopify. Its API works against any stack, gives you full control of the UX, and its output quality is competitive. If you have engineers, it is the most flexible option on this list.
The honest limitation
No native Shopify app, so every integration is a build-and-maintain project. Published figures are faster for some lightweight modes, but real-world generations commonly run 30 to 45 seconds.
3. Icona
"Within seconds" (not published)Best for: Small stores testing try-on cheaply
Newer, lightweight entrant using AI body, lighting, and angle analysis to composite the garment onto the shopper photo.
Where Icona beats DrapX
Cheaper than DrapX at the 150-try-on tier ($14.99 vs $19.99) and very light to set up. If budget is the deciding factor at low volume, Icona wins on price.
The honest limitation
Short track record: roughly 5,100 generations across 11 stores by its own published numbers. It does not publish a specific generation time, so speed cannot be compared without testing it yourself.
4. Antla
Slower, delays on high-res imagesBest for: Brands whose growth is driven by social sharing
Established try-on app built around a share-for-discount mechanic and native marketing-automation integrations.
Where Antla beats DrapX
The best sharing loop here. Try-on results are designed to be posted socially with a discount incentive, and it connects natively to Klaviyo, Attentive, and Postscript, which DrapX does not yet do (Klaviyo is upcoming).
The honest limitation
Paid-only with a 7-day trial rather than a free tier, and overlay rendering that can look flat on complex body shapes or slow down on high-resolution product photography.
5. Camweara
Varies by SKU setupBest for: Jewelry, watches, and eyewear catalogs
AR try-on specialist for jewelry, watches, and eyewear, with warp-tool mapping for apparel.
Where Camweara beats DrapX
Genuinely better than DrapX for accessories. If most of your revenue is jewelry, watches, or eyewear, an engine built for a fixed body point beats a full-body apparel physics engine.
The honest limitation
Apparel requires manual warp-tool configuration per SKU, a cost that scales directly with catalog size, and there is no free plan to test with.
6. Banuba
3 to 5 second SDK load, then renderBest for: Live camera AR for makeup and eyewear
AR SDK vendor offering live, camera-based try-on filters rather than generated still images.
Where Banuba beats DrapX
Real-time camera AR is something DrapX does not do at all. For makeup and eyewear engagement, its free tier is by far the most generous here at up to 1,000 try-ons a month.
The honest limitation
The free tier does not cover general apparel. For clothing, the SDK adds 3 to 5 seconds of client-side load before anything renders, and AR filters tend to float over the body rather than drape on it.
7. MirrAR
VariesBest for: Accessory-heavy catalogs wanting managed onboarding
Accessory-led AR try-on with a custom JavaScript embed and optional paid managed setup.
Where MirrAR beats DrapX
A long track record in accessory AR and an optional paid, managed end-to-end setup. If you would rather hand the integration to a vendor team than do it yourself, DrapX has no equivalent service.
The honest limitation
Apparel relies on 2D projection rather than body-aware draping, and the credit system charges clothing try-ons more than jewelry, so 20 free credits buys fewer than 20 apparel try-ons.
8. Looksy
Varies by regionBest for: First-time try-on experiments
Straightforward entry-level try-on app with a standard embed and a small free credit allowance.
Where Looksy beats DrapX
The simplest thing on this list to stand up, and its 25 free credits are more than DrapX, Icona, or GenLook give you before paying.
The honest limitation
Processing is not edge-distributed, so response times vary by region, and it can misinterpret complex prints and transparent materials.
9. GenLook
Slower, cloud-only processingBest for: Low-volume stores watching cost
Newer cloud generative try-on with a permanent free plan and a cheaper mid tier than DrapX.
Where GenLook beats DrapX
Its Growth tier is $29 against DrapX's $44.99, so at modest volume it is meaningfully cheaper per month, and it has a permanent free plan rather than a trial.
The honest limitation
Cloud-only round trips add latency, output can flicker between generations, its Shopify integration is sideloaded rather than a native app listing, and its branding stays on results until the $99 Pro plan.
10. Nivera
Not publishedBest for: Merchants wanting a no-cost permanent option
Overlay-based try-on with batch processing and a "lifetime free" plan on the Shopify App Store.
Where Nivera beats DrapX
A permanent free plan and a strong App Store review rating. If you want to run try-on indefinitely at no cost, its free tier is less restrictive than most here.
The honest limitation
Batch-based overlay with static lighting rather than per-request rendering, and no published generation time to hold it to.
11. TryPoint
Not publishedBest for: High-end apparel, swimwear, and outerwear
Google-backed diffusion AI focused on high-fidelity detail, including back-view rendering.
Where TryPoint beats DrapX
Back-view try-on and fine detail preservation (prints, stitching) that DrapX does not currently offer, plus pure pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly commitment.
The honest limitation
No published generation time, and diffusion pipelines are typically slower than the ~8.5 seconds DrapX targets. At $0.29 per try-on it gets expensive above a few hundred a month.
How to choose a virtual try-on app
Start with your catalog, not the ranking
A full-body AI clothing try-on engine and an accessory AR engine are different products. Apparel needs fabric that drapes across a whole body. Jewelry, watches, and eyewear need precise placement at one fixed point. Buying the wrong category of tool is the most common mistake here.
Time the generation yourself
Published speeds are marketing numbers. Install two or three apps on their free tiers, run the same product photo through each, and use a stopwatch. Anything over ten seconds visibly loses shoppers, which is why DrapX targets about 8.5.
Check what happens after a theme update
A native Shopify app re-embeds itself. A JavaScript embed or sideloaded integration can silently break when you change themes, and you will find out from a drop in try-on volume rather than an alert.
Read the credit rules, not the credit count
Free tiers are not comparable at face value. Some apps charge more credits for a clothing try-on than a jewelry one, and some scope the free tier to categories you do not sell. Convert everything to "apparel try-ons per month" before comparing.
Price it at the volume you will actually hit
Entry tiers look similar and diverge fast. Estimate try-ons as a share of your product page sessions, then compare monthly cost plus overage at that number. Our free ROI calculator does the revenue side of the same maths.
Look at the fabric, not the face
Every engine can place a t-shirt on a straight-on studio photo. Test a flowing dress, a printed shirt, and a photo taken at an angle. That is where overlay-based AI apparel visualization falls apart and physics-based rendering holds up.
Frequently asked questions
For apparel, DrapX AI is the best Shopify virtual try-on app in 2026: it generates a physics-simulated try-on in about 8.5 seconds, installs as a native 1-click Shopify app, and has a permanently free plan with no watermark on any tier. The honest caveat is category: if most of your revenue is jewelry, watches, or eyewear, an accessory-focused AR tool like Camweara or MirrAR will fit your catalog better. If you are not on Shopify at all, fashn.ai's API is the realistic starting point.
Most of them, but not in the same way. DrapX AI, Icona, Antla, and Nivera install as Shopify apps. GenLook uses a sideloaded integration, Camweara and MirrAR use JavaScript embeds, Banuba requires a custom SDK, and fashn.ai is API-only with no Shopify app at all. The difference matters at maintenance time: a native app survives theme updates, an embed usually needs re-checking after one.
They remove the specific doubt that stops a fashion purchase: not knowing how the garment will actually look on your body. When a shopper sees a photorealistic image of themselves in the item, hesitation drops and add-to-cart rates rise. Brands running DrapX report conversion lifts of 10 to 30% and up to 20% fewer returns, with the biggest effect on items over $80 where purchase hesitation is highest. You can model the effect on your own traffic with our free conversion simulator before installing anything.
Yes. DrapX is a native Shopify app: after you install it, the try-on widget embeds itself on your product pages automatically, with no theme code editing and no developer. Widget colors, fonts, button labels, and placement are customizable on every plan, including Free.
About 8.5 seconds per try-on, which is the fastest generation time of any app in this comparison. For reference, fashn.ai commonly runs 30 to 45 seconds in real-world use, and several overlay-based tools slow down further on high-resolution product photography. Speed matters because buying intent decays: every extra second of waiting increases the chance the shopper closes the tab.
Several. DrapX AI ($0 for 15 try-ons a month), Icona ($0 for 10), GenLook ($0 for 10), and Nivera all publish permanent free plans, and Looksy (25 credits), MirrAR (20 credits), and Banuba (up to 1,000 for makeup and eyewear) offer free credit allowances. Antla and Camweara are the exceptions, offering paid plans with a time-limited trial instead. Read the credit rules carefully: on MirrAR, a clothing try-on costs more credits than a jewelry one.
An overlay composites a flat cut-out of the garment onto the shopper's photo, so the fabric does not respond to the body underneath it. Physics-based rendering, which is what DrapX does, simulates drape, gravity, stretch, and scene lighting so the material behaves the way that material actually would. The gap is small on stiff, boxy garments and very obvious on flowing fabrics, prints, and non-standard poses.
Yes, and it is the only reliable way to decide. Most apps here, DrapX included, let you install on a free or trial tier. Run the same three or four product photos through your shortlist, time each generation, and look at how the fabric meets the body. Ten minutes of that beats any comparison article, this one included.
Keep reading
The long-form review
Same eleven apps, written up as a full narrative review with per-app commentary rather than a spec table.
ReadShopify virtual try-on, explained
What a Shopify virtual try-on app does, how installation works, and what to expect in the first month.
ReadVirtual fitting rooms
How an online fitting room compares to the in-store version, and what it does to your return rate.
ReadROI calculator
Put your traffic, conversion rate, and AOV in and see what a try-on-driven lift is worth in revenue.
ReadTest it on your own products.
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