Pricing explained · checked 2026-10-04
Is Hotel Lobby AI free? Exactly what costs money
Short answer: previewing is free and needs no account. Rendering a real video costs credits, and every new account gets 60 free credits after verifying its email — enough for one 5-second Draft video with sound.
Free, no account needed
- Upload two photos (or one photo of both of you).
- Pick any of the 14 stages, switch 16:9 / 9:16.
- See the composited stage frame instantly — it is drawn in your browser, nothing is uploaded until you generate.
What a finished video costs
Video rendering runs on a paid AI model, so each clip costs credits. Sound is included at every tier. These are list prices; larger credit packs bring the per-credit price down.
| Tier | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft · 480p | $0.75 | $1.50 | $2.25 |
| Standard · 720p | $1.88 | $3.75 | $5.63 |
| Pro · 1080p | $5.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 |
Other free routes, and their catch
| Option | What is free | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| CapCut template | Free export | Face swap onto the original clip; some exports watermarked; templates disappear |
| hotellobbyvideo.com | First video | Account required before the free video |
| hotellobbyai.org | One guest Lite render (4 s) | Keeps the original song, which can be muted on some platforms |
| Hotel Lobby AI | Unlimited preview + 60 credits on sign-up | Video renders after the free credits are paid |
FAQ
- Is Hotel Lobby AI free?
- The preview is free with no sign-up. Videos cost credits; new accounts get 60 free credits once their email is verified (one per person), which covers one 5-second Draft video with sound (list value $0.75).
- Do I lose credits if a render fails?
- No. If submission or rendering fails, or the video is blocked by moderation, the credits go back to your balance automatically.
- Is there a watermark?
- We add no watermark overlay. The stage frame includes a small "HOTEL LOBBY AI · TRACK" label as part of the set design.