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AI headshot prices in 2026
Prices checked October 19, 2026. Page updated October 28, 2026.
Every plan of 6 AI headshot services, taken from each one's own pricing page, next to what a studio headshot costs in 20 US cities. No ratings, no affiliate links: just the published numbers and their sources.
Disclosure: this page is published by Proud Look, one of the services in the table. Our plans are marked, and the same rules apply to them.
The numbers at a glance
- Cheapest entry plan
- $25
- Typical (median) entry plan
- $32.13
- Most expensive plan
- $79
- Typical price per headshot
- 74¢ (lowest 33¢)
- Studio session, typical midpoint (20 cities)
- $341
- Studio prices found
- $100–$900
Every plan, cheapest first
| Service | Plan | Price | Headshots | Per headshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proud Look(us) | Starter | $25 | 54 | 46¢ |
| HeadshotPro | Basic | $29 | 30 | 97¢ |
| StudioShot | Essential | $29.25 | 40 | 73¢ |
| Aragon | Basic | $35 | 40 | 88¢ |
| BetterPic | Basic | $35 | 20 | $1.75 |
| Proud Look(us) | Basic | $35 | 96 | 36¢ |
| StudioShot | Pro | $36.86 | 80 | 46¢ |
| HeadshotPro | Professional | $39 | 50 | 78¢ |
| BetterPic | Pro | $39 | 60 | 65¢ |
| StudioShot | Signature | $43.88 | 120 | 37¢ |
| Aragon | Standard | $45 | 60 | 75¢ |
| Proud Look(us) | Premium | $49 | 150 | 33¢ |
| HeadshotPro | Executive | $59 | 70 | 84¢ |
| Magic Studio (formerly InstaHeadshots) | Headshots | $59 | 50 | $1.18 |
| Aragon | Executive | $75 | 100 | 75¢ |
| BetterPic | Expert | $79 | 120 | 66¢ |
Regular one-time US prices, no coupons; struck “was” prices ignored. Median of all plans' price per headshot: 74¢. Download the table (CSV) · Resolution, refunds and features compared
Sources (each vendor's pricing page): HeadshotPro · Aragon · BetterPic · StudioShot · Magic Studio (formerly InstaHeadshots) · Proud Look. Prices change: check the vendor's page before you buy.
What a studio headshot costs, by city
Published prices for one person from studios in each city, checked October 2026. Each city page lists what the price includes.
| City | Studio prices found |
|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $125–$250 |
| El Paso, TX | $150–$250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $200 |
| Houston, TX | $125–$300 |
| Dallas, TX | $245–$255 |
| Atlanta, GA | $195–$325 |
| San Jose, CA | $150–$400 |
| San Diego, CA | $179–$375 |
| Tampa, FL | $150–$499 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $250–$400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $215–$500 |
| Orlando, FL | $250–$499 |
| Denver, CO | $325–$475 |
| Washington, DC | $250–$550 |
| Austin, TX | $155–$690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $299–$549 |
| Chicago, IL | $100–$750 |
| Miami, FL | $200–$670 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125–$900 |
| New York City, NY | $395–$825 |
How to cite this page
Free to use with a link to this page as the source. Suggested citation:
Proud Look, "AI headshot prices in 2026", https://proudlook.com/ai-headshot-prices (prices checked October 19, 2026).
Corrections or a service we missed: support@proudlook.com.
Questions
How much do AI headshots cost in 2026?
Among the 6 services in this table (checked October 19, 2026), plans run from $25 to $79, one payment. The typical (median) entry plan is $32.13, and the typical price per headshot is 74¢.
Is an AI headshot cheaper than a photographer?
Usually, yes. Published studio headshot prices in the 20 US cities we checked (October 2026) run from $100 to $900, with a typical midpoint of $341, often for one or a few retouched photos. A photographer is still the better choice for casting, press or when a specific setting matters.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each service's own pricing page, read on the date shown, at the regular price shown to a US visitor without a coupon. Struck-through "was" prices are ignored. Studio prices come from the studios' published price lists behind our city pages. We don't rate quality or likeness here: judge that from each service's samples, free preview or refund.
Can I use these numbers in an article?
Yes, please do, with a link to this page as the source. The full table is also available as a CSV file. Questions or corrections: support@proudlook.com.
Update log
- October 28, 2026: First edition: 6 services, 16 plans, studio prices in 20 US cities.