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GenYOU vs Lensa

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Free plan
Both have one
Higher Trust score
GenYOU — 92 vs 84 for Lensa
Best fit
GenYOU: People who want new profile pictures without a photo shoot · Lensa: Social media users polishing selfies and portraits on a phone
Status
Both up at our last check — GenYOU Oct 2, 2026, Lensa Oct 29, 2026

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

GenYOUGenerates portraits, headshots and full-body photos of the same person from four uploaded selfies, on web, iOS and Android.LensaMobile AI photo editor for selfies and portraits: one-tap effects, retouching, object removal, enhancement and hairstyle try-ons.

Side by side

FactGenYOULensa
CategoryAI Avatars & HeadshotsImage Editing & Retouching
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at—$2.99/wk
Trust score92 / 10084 / 100
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
CompanyIcons8Prisma Labs, Inc.
Launched20242018
Last verifiedOct 2, 2026Oct 29, 2026

What our research says

GenYOU

A quick way to turn a handful of selfies into varied portraits that keep the person's likeness, with a free trial to judge the results. It targets casual users and creators rather than professionals who need guaranteed corporate-grade headshots. Check the app store reviews and the privacy terms before uploading faces of other people.

Pros

  • Needs only about four selfies to personalize results
  • Covers headshots, avatars and full-body images in one tool
  • Free tier lets you test before paying
  • Available on iOS, Android and web

Cons

  • Free images are watermarked
  • Subscription prices are not shown on the public landing page
  • Early app store ratings are modest and few

Lensa

Lensa suits people who edit portraits on their phone and want trendy looks, retouching and clean-up without learning an editor. Anyone who wants transparent pricing on the website, desktop-grade control, or natural-looking edits of group and product shots will be better served by Snapseed, Lightroom or Photoroom.

Pros

  • One-tap effects and presets aimed at social posts
  • Object eraser, enhancer and beauty tools in one app
  • Hairstyle try-on from a single selfie
  • Long-running app from an established developer

Cons

  • Prices appear only inside the stores; the website lists none
  • Trials auto-convert to paid subscriptions
  • Beauty filters can look heavy-handed on natural photos

Which one fits

Choose GenYOU if you need

  • People who want new profile pictures without a photo shoot
  • Social creators experimenting with styles or fictional influencer personas

Choose Lensa if you need

  • Social media users polishing selfies and portraits on a phone
  • People who want quick object removal and photo enhancement in one app

GenYOU vs Lensa: the questions people ask

Is GenYOU cheaper than Lensa?

Lensa starts at $2.99/wk. GenYOU has a free tier; what its paid plans cost is not confirmed by us yet.

Does GenYOU or Lensa have a free tier?

Both: GenYOU has a free tier, and Lensa has a free tier.

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