Topview vs Zeely (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Topview and Zeely share a 1.8 GPA, neither has a free plan, and Zeely starts cheaper, at $29.95 a month against $36 a month.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Topview
AI video and image generation with many models, sold by credits
Zeely
AI ad maker for video, UGC and static ads, with campaign launch
Which one is for you
Pick Topview if
- Fits if you want one place to try several AI video models and pay once
- Works for teams making short video ads who will use the MCP or API
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none was found
- Pricey if you need volume: 100 credits on Plus is about 66 seconds of Seedance 2.5 at 720p
- Watch out: annual plans are paid in full upfront, and monthly prices run much higher ($75 to $180)
- Not for you if you need the unlimited models by API, as they work only on topview.ai
Pick Zeely if
- Fits if you sell from a Shopify or similar store and want ad creative in one place
- Works for people who want to start ads from a phone app
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try it first, because there is no trial or free plan
- Watch out: the FAQ says plans start at $19.99 a month, which the plans table doesn't show
- Pricey if you run ads through it, since the FAQ says extra charges of up to 12% apply on top of ad spend
- Watch out: plan lengths vary and the app and website plans may differ
- Tight if you make lots of video, because everything is metered in 2,500 to 10,000 credits a month
How we grade them
| 1.8GPATopviewWeak | 1.8GPAZeelyWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPlus is $36 a month billed yearly ($432 upfront) for 100 credits, between the cheaper quarter ($27) and the middle ($49) of ad tools. | CStarter is $29.95 a month, just above the $26 mark where the cheaper quarter of ad tools ends. Each price sits next to a crossed-out higher one, so the real price is hard to read. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial were found on the pricing page. | FNo free plan and no trial on the listing. |
| Features | CMany video and image models, voice cloning, a canvas, team workspace and MCP and API. The unlimited models work only on topview.ai, not through MCP, CLI or API. | CVideo, avatar and static ads plus launching on Facebook and Instagram. Only Meta is covered for launch, and all plans have identical features. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Credits are spent per generation by model, resolution and length, so you have to work out cost per clip. | CNo store rating on record. You describe the product and edit the output, which takes some learning. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, but with 6 integrations plus MCP and API access. | BWeb, iOS and Android, with Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, WooCommerce, Google Ads, Meta and Slack. No desktop app. |
| Best for | AI video and image generation sold by credits | generating video and static ads for a small store |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Topview and Zeely. How we grade
Price against what you get
Topview starts at $36 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Zeely starts at $29.95 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Zeely starts $6.05 a month lower. Of the other ad creative and reporting tools on the chart, 6 score higher than Topview for less, and 6 score higher than Zeely for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Topview also covers voice cloning.
At a glance
| Topview | Zeely | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $36 per month, billed annually ($432 a year) | $29.95 per month |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Topview Pte. Ltd. | Zeely, Inc. |
| Price read from | topview.ai | zeely.ai |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Topview
- Annual plans are paid in full upfront; crossed-out monthly prices show $75, $150 and $180 for Business, Ultra and Team, and none for Plus.
- Credits are spent per generation by model, resolution and length, so 100 credits on Plus buys about 66 seconds of Seedance 2.5 at 720p.
- Unlimited models are available only on topview.ai, not through MCP, the CLI or the API, and Ultra's API access cannot use plan credits.
- A free plan was not found on the pricing page; prices exclude VAT and local taxes.
Zeely
- All three plans list the same features and differ only in credits: 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 a month.
- Each price sits beside a crossed-out higher one, and the FAQ says plans start at $19.99 a month, which the plans table does not show.
- The FAQ says running ads through Zeely carries extra charges on top of the ad spend, up to 12%.
- The FAQ says plan lengths vary (weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly) and that plans in the app and on the website may differ.
Key features
Topview
- Many video and image models
- One credit balance covers Topview T1 and third-party models such as Seedance, Kling, Wan, Nano Banana and GPT Image, each priced in credits.
- Unlimited and free generations
- Each paid plan lists models that can be used without spending credits, for periods of 7, 30 or 365 days; waiting times vary with demand.
- Canvas and agent creation
- A canvas for agent-driven, free-form video creation, with storyline and canvas co-editing for teams.
- Voice cloning
- Plans include a set number of free voice clones, then 2 credits per clone.
- Team workspace
- Shared projects, brand kits, assets and credits, with administrators who manage seats and credit usage.
- MCP and API
- MCP and API access are listed on the plans, and a plugin and skills are linked from the site.
Zeely
- Video and UGC ads
- Makes marketing video ads, talking reels, avatar-led clips and UGC-style videos from a prompt, using models the site names such as Seedance, Kling and Nano Banana.
- Static and batch ads
- Generates static ads from a prompt and has batch static ads and brand-inspired remix on every plan.
- Campaign launch
- Connects an online store, then builds and launches ads on Facebook and Instagram, with analytics, A/B testing and AI recommendations.
- Edit-ready templates
- Every plan lists edit-ready templates, avatar customization and an AI image enhancer.
- Mobile app
- Has iOS and Android apps next to the web version, and a Slack integration that lets teams call @zeely.
Plans
Topview
Plus$36
per month, billed annually ($432 a year)
100 credits a month, 4 concurrent tasks, free unlimited generations on 4 image models, MCP and API access.
Business$44
per month, billed annually ($75 billed monthly)
3,000 credits a year, delivered all at once, 8 unlimited and free generation models, 8 concurrent tasks, MCP and API access.
Ultra$50
per month, billed annually ($150 billed monthly)
500 credits a month, 14 unlimited and free models, 12 concurrent tasks, MCP access; API access cannot use the plan's credits.
Team$56
per seat / month, billed annually ($180 billed monthly)
500 credits per seat a month, shared workspace, seat management and credit controls, 12 concurrent tasks, fast invoicing.
EnterpriseCustom
Custom seats and credit packages, a shared credit pool, SSO and SAML, an account manager and top-priority processing.
Zeely
Starter$29.95
per month
2,500 credits a month. Shown with a crossed-out $49.95 and labeled available only on the site.
Plus$49.95
per month
5,000 credits a month. Shown with a crossed-out $89.95 and labeled available only on the site.
Growth$79.95
per month
10,000 credits a month. Shown with a crossed-out $149.95 and labeled available only on the site.
Ways to pay less
Topview
- Annual discount
Up to 67% off with annual billing
The pricing page offers annual plans up to 67% off its monthly list prices, for example Ultra at $600 a year against $1,800 billed monthly.
Zeely
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Topview or Zeely?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Zeely is cheaper to start with: $29.95 a month, against $36 a month for Topview. Topview starts at $36 per month, billed annually ($432 a year), and Zeely starts at $29.95 per month.
Which has a free plan, Topview or Zeely?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Topview nor Zeely has a free plan.
Which platforms do Topview and Zeely run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Zeely lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.