Genlook vs. Banuba
Banuba is great for AR makeup and glasses, but for clothing, it's a different story.
See why Genlook is the specialized Banuba alternative for fashion brands who want realistic clothing try-on that actually works.
The Short Verdict
Banuba (TINT)
Best for Makeup & Accessories
- ✓Excellent for makeup, glasses, and jewelry
- ✓Real-time AR mirror technology
- ✗Limited clothing support (mostly accessories)
- ✗Enterprise pricing (Contact sales / SDK license)
- ✗Complex setup for apparel
Genlook
Best for Fashion & Clothing
- ✓Specialized in Clothing (tops, dresses, etc.)
- ✓Generative AI for realistic fabric drape
- ✓Affordable Pricing (Starts Free, then $9/mo)
- ✓Zero-Code Setup (Install & Go)
- ✓Merchant Studio for content creation
Detailed Feature Comparison
Everything you need to know to make the right choice.
Core Specialization
Technology
Pricing Model
Setup Time
Merchant Studio
Integration
Face Filters vs. Full Body Fashion
Not all "Virtual Try-On" is created equal. Understanding the underlying technology (SDK vs App) helps you choose the right tool for your catalog.
Banuba: The AR SDK
Banuba (TINT) is primarily an SDK (Software Development Kit) rooted in face filter technology. It excels at face-based AR: makeup, glasses, and jewelry.
The Trade-off: Implementing an SDK often requires developer resources and custom coding. It's powerful but complex, and its clothing support is often limited to simple overlays.
Genlook: The Fashion App
Genlook is a plug-and-play Shopify App designed specifically for clothing. We don't do makeup or glasses. We do shirts, dresses, and pants better than anyone else.
Why Genlook wins for Fashion: You don't need a dev team. You install the app, and our Generative AI handles the heavy lifting of making the clothes look real on any body type. It's specialized, affordable, and instant.
Why Merchants Choose Genlook
Fashion Needs Generative AI, Not Just AR
Traditional AR works great for rigid items like glasses or watches. But clothes are soft, they drape, fold, and stretch.
Realistic Fabric Physics
Banuba's AR overlays 3D models. Genlook uses Generative AI to hallucinate the clothing onto the person, preserving natural folds, lighting, and fit that simple AR cannot match for full-body apparel.
Accessible Pricing
You don't need an enterprise budget to start. Banuba often requires custom quotes or expensive SDK licenses. Genlook lets you start completely for free and scale with transparent pricing from $9/month.
No 3D Assets Needed
Forget about creating expensive 3D models for every SKU. Genlook works with your existing 2D product photos. Just one high-quality image is all you need to enable virtual try-on for a product.
If you sell makeup, glasses, or jewelry, Banuba is a fantastic choice. But if you are a fashion brand selling clothing, Genlook's Generative AI approach delivers the realism and ease of use you need to actually convert shoppers, without the headache of 3D model management.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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