HeadshotPro vs Portreya
HeadshotPro vs Portreya: which AI headshot generator is right for you?
HeadshotPro is one of the longest-running AI headshot tools, popular with corporate buyers. Portreya is a newer, individual-focused tool from the team behind TeamShotsPro. This page covers the pricing, photo count, turnaround, and output quality differences so you can pick the right one without doing the cross-tab research yourself.
Quick verdict
Both tools generate AI headshots from selfies. HeadshotPro has been around longer and ships a larger style library; Portreya is cheaper, faster to deliver a usable preview, and shows you the result before you commit to a paid plan. If you want to evaluate the output on your own face before paying anything, Portreya is the lower-friction choice.
Head-to-head
| Feature | HeadshotPro | Portreya |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29 starter / $59 popular | Single price, see /pricing |
| Photos in starter plan | 40 | See /pricing for current photo count |
| Turnaround | ~2 hours | ~60 seconds per photo |
| Free preview on your own face | No — pay first | Yes — generate before paying |
| Number of preset styles | 500+ | Curated set, plus custom controls |
| Team/admin features | Built-in | Routed to TeamShotsPro (sister product) — see teamshotspro.com |
| Refund policy | See HeadshotPro terms | 14-day money-back guarantee |
Choose HeadshotPro if…
Choose HeadshotPro if you need a very large preset library, have a specific corporate-style requirement that maps to one of their 500+ styles, or are buying for a team that needs HeadshotPro's admin features (Portreya routes team purchases through TeamShotsPro instead).
Choose Portreya if…
Choose Portreya if you want to see your own face rendered in the style before paying, prefer a single transparent price over a tiered upsell, or care about a 60-second turnaround instead of waiting 2+ hours. Portreya is built for individual professionals — LinkedIn, resumes, profiles — not corporate buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is HeadshotPro better than Portreya?
Neither is strictly better — they target different buyers. HeadshotPro is a mature product with a large style library and is well-suited to corporate buyers who want a one-stop tool. Portreya is cheaper, faster, and lets individual professionals preview the result on their own face before paying. If you are an individual buying for yourself, Portreya removes the financial risk; if you are buying for a team, TeamShotsPro (Portreya's sister product) is purpose-built for that and ships team admin features HeadshotPro charges extra for.
Can I try HeadshotPro for free?
HeadshotPro does not offer a free preview on your own face — you pay for a plan before generating any photos. Portreya offers a free preview on your selfies before you decide whether to buy. This is the single biggest practical difference between the two tools for first-time buyers.
How long does HeadshotPro take vs Portreya?
HeadshotPro typically delivers in about 2 hours; Portreya generates each photo in roughly 60 seconds, so you get usable images within the same session. If you need photos urgently — a profile update before a meeting, a last-minute LinkedIn refresh — that turnaround difference is the deciding factor.
Do AI headshots from either tool look real?
Both tools produce realistic output when given clear source selfies. The honest take from the Portreya team: AI headshots from any modern tool pass at a recruiter glance and on directory thumbnails. They are not a substitute for a magazine-grade portrait or a press shot. For LinkedIn, resumes, profile pages, and personal websites, either tool clears the bar.
Buying headshots for a whole team? TeamShotsPro is built for that — admin controls, consistent brand style across employees, graduated team pricing.
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