The Zeely Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Zeely in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Zeely
The Insider’s Guide
AI ad maker for video, UGC and static ads, with campaign launch
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among ad creative and reporting tools, read from Zeely’s own pages.
Made by Zeely, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Zeely’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Zeely’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 13 of the 72 other ad creative and reporting tools we grade
Zeely is an AI ad platform that generates video ads, avatar and UGC-style clips, and static ads from a prompt or a product link. Plans are sold as monthly credit allowances. It can also launch campaigns on Facebook and Instagram and tracks results, with a mobile app and a web version.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Zeely, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You describe the product and edit the output, which takes some learning.
- 1
Best for generating video and static ads for a small store
Zeely makes video, UGC-style and static ads from a prompt or product link and can launch them on Facebook and Instagram.
- 2
Paid plans start at $29.95 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $29.95 per month.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
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.
- 5
Static and batch ads
Generates static ads from a prompt and has batch static ads and brand-inspired remix on every plan.
- 6
Campaign launch
Connects an online store, then builds and launches ads on Facebook and Instagram, with analytics, A/B testing and AI recommendations.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 13 of 72
That is against the other ad creative and reporting tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Zeely you would be making a video model, which you can rent by the second but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Zeely at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $29.95 per month
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Zeely, Inc., since 2022
- Category
- Ad Creative & Reporting
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 23,965 ratings
The report card
Best for generating video and static ads for a small store
Zeely makes video, UGC-style and static ads from a prompt or product link and can launch them on Facebook and Instagram. All three plans have the same features and differ only in credits, and the FAQ says ad charges can add up to 12% on top.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Starter 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 | F | No free plan and no trial on the listing. |
| Features | C | Video, 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 | C | No store rating on record. You describe the product and edit the output, which takes some learning. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iOS and Android, with Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, WooCommerce, Google Ads, Meta and Slack. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Zeely is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Small online stores that want ad creative and campaigns from one tool
- Dropshippers and Shopify sellers testing video and static ads
- Phone-first sellers who launch ads from an app
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29.95
A month to start
Zeely is a paid product, starting at $29.95 per month.
Each price sits next to a crossed-out higher one, so the real price is hard to read.
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.
Read from zeely.ai on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
AI ad maker for video, UGC and static ads, with campaign launch. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, image generation, video generation, ad creative.
Video, avatar and static ads plus launching on Facebook and Instagram.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Shopify
- Meta
- Google Ads
- Etsy
- Amazon
- WooCommerce
- Slack
Zeely is made by Zeely, Inc., and has been around since 2022.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/72
Other ad creative and reporting tools it is graded above
Zeely's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 72 other ad creative and reporting tools we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 27 of 72) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $29.95 a month, against a middle price of $49.50 for the category: 18 of the 51 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 73 ad creative and reporting tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Zeely’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 15 of 72
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 72
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 72
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 72
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 27 of 72
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 52 ad creative and reporting tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Zeely is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Zeely you would be making a video model, which you can rent by the second but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 43 of the 72 other ad creative and reporting tools grade higher. It costs $359.40 a year.
What you could not
- A video model, which you can rent by the second but not make.
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- Ad images and videos made to each network's sizes.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Shopify, Meta and Google Ads among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Zeely’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Creatify, Arcads, MakeUGC, Topview and Predis.ai
The 5 tools Zeely is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Creatify
Free plan · from $10/mo
AI video ads with AI actors, made from a product link.
- Creatify has a free plan. Zeely does not.
- Only Zeely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Creatify also covers AI agents.
- 1.8GPA
Arcads
Free trial
AI actor video ads and product videos made from a script.
- Only Zeely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Arcads also covers AI agents.
- 2.0GPA
MakeUGC
Free trial · from $29/mo
AI actors and video models for UGC-style video and image ads.
- Only Zeely lists iOS and Android apps.
- MakeUGC also covers voice cloning.
- 1.8GPA
Topview
From $36/mo
AI video and image generation with many models, sold by credits.
- Only Zeely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Topview also covers voice cloning.
- 2.4GPA
Predis.ai
Free trial · from $19/mo
AI ads, videos and social posts, with scheduling and rival ad tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Zeely free?
No. Zeely is a paid product, starting at $29.95 per month.
How much does Zeely cost?
Zeely lists 3 plans. Starter: $29.95 per month.
What platforms does Zeely work on?
Zeely is available on Web, iOS and Android.
How is Zeely rated?
Zeely's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23,965 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Zeely have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Zeely is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Zeely have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Zeely is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Zeely open source?
Zeely is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Zeely integrate with?
Zeely's listing names Shopify, Meta, Google Ads, Etsy, Amazon, WooCommerce and Slack.
Who makes Zeely?
Zeely is made by Zeely, Inc. It dates from 2022.
What are the alternatives to Zeely?
The closest alternatives to Zeely in our directory are Creatify, Arcads, MakeUGC, Topview and Predis.ai.
How does Zeely compare with other ad creative and reporting tools?
Zeely's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 72 other ad creative and reporting tools we grade, and level with 16.
Is Zeely good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Zeely C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $29.95 a month, against a middle price of $49.50 for the category: 18 of the 51 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Zeely?
To replace Zeely you would be making a video model, which you can rent by the second but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Zeely’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Zeely's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Zeely, Inc. Prices change, so check zeely.ai before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Zeely, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/zeely
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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