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SofaBrain vs AutoReel (2026): Listing Video Pricing Compared
AutoReel: Photo-to-video app for agents, photographers and media teams
Verdict
SofaBrain is a specialized listing-video tool: its videos are optimized end to end for real estate and made with state-of-the-art AI video models, while AutoReel turns each photo into a 3-second clip and adds 3–7 visual effects per video. SofaBrain also gives you every format, the unbranded MLS version, a listing page and month-to-month billing. AutoReel fits agents who only want the lowest price per video. Watch a finished sample and judge the quality yourself.
- Free preview: the opening scene of your own listing
- Every format from 9:16 to 16:9, plus an unbranded MLS version
- A listing page with every video
- Studio is $59/mo, about 3 videos
Prices side by side
| Plan | SofaBrain | AutoReel |
|---|---|---|
| Free to start | SofaBrain3 free credits and a free opening scene of your own listing; no card | AutoReelFree plan: 2 watermarked videos a month, no card |
| Trial | SofaBrainNo free full video | AutoReel7-day trial on paid plans: 3 watermark-free videos, then the card is charged |
| Entry plan | SofaBrain$59/mo or $49.17/mo billed yearly (Studio, 100 credits ≈ 3 videos) | AutoReelEssential: $41/mo billed quarterly (5 videos a quarter) or $30/mo billed yearly (25 videos a year) |
| Mid plan | SofaBrain$129/mo or $107.50/mo billed yearly (Pro, 250 credits ≈ 8 videos) | AutoReelGrowth: $129/mo quarterly (25 videos a quarter) or $90/mo yearly (100 a year) |
| High volume | SofaBrain$299/mo or $249.17/mo billed yearly (Business, 600 credits ≈ 20 videos) | AutoReelPro: $216/mo quarterly (50 videos a quarter) or $165/mo yearly (200 a year); Enterprise is custom |
| Cost per video | SofaBrainAbout $15–$18 on monthly billing, $12–$15 yearly (30 credits) | AutoReel$10–$14 on yearly plans, $13–$25 on quarterly plansAutoReel’s own per-video figures. It sells extra videos at the plan’s per-video rate and does not sell single videos without a plan. |
AutoReel pricing checked at www.autoreelapp.com on . SofaBrain prices are the current plans.
Features side by side
| Feature | SofaBrain | AutoReel | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free option | SofaBrain3 credits and one free opening scene | AutoReelFree plan with 2 watermarked videos a month | |
| Price per video | SofaBrainAbout $15–$18 (monthly billing) | AutoReel$10–$14 (yearly billing) | |
| BillingSofaBrain wins | SofaBrainMonthly or yearly | AutoReelQuarterly or yearly | SofaBrain wins |
| Formats in every videoSofaBrain wins | SofaBrain9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 | AutoReelPortrait or landscape; crop to 9:16 in its Studio editor | SofaBrain wins |
| MLS version and listing page | SofaBrainUnbranded MLS version and a listing page included | AutoReelVideos described as ready for social media and MLS | |
| How scenes moveSofaBrain wins | SofaBrainUp to 6 AI-generated scenes per video, made with state-of-the-art video models and optimized for real estate; +5 credits per extra scene | AutoReelEach photo becomes a 3-second clip, with 3–7 visual effects per video depending on plan and billing | SofaBrain wins |
| Your own voice or an AI avatar | SofaBrainNot generally available yet | AutoReelVoice cloning and AI avatars listed as features | |
| Start from a listingTie | SofaBrainPaste a listing link or add photos | AutoReelOne-click import from Realtor.com or upload | Tie |
| Staging and photo edits | SofaBrain1 credit each, from the same balance as videos | AutoReelAI photo edits included per plan; extra edits $0.49–$0.89 per photo | |
| Unused allowance | SofaBrainRolls over, up to one month’s allowance | AutoReelVideo credits roll over: 6 months quarterly, 1 year yearly |
When to choose which
Choose SofaBrain when
You want month-to-month billing
SofaBrain plans renew monthly or yearly. AutoReel sells quarterly or yearly plans.
One budget for videos, staging and photo edits
Credits move between a 30-credit video and 1-credit photo edits as each listing needs.
You post the same listing in several places
Each video comes in 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 with the unbranded MLS version, thumbnails and a listing page; open-house or just-sold versions are 4 credits.
Choose AutoReel when
Lowest cost per video at volume
AutoReel’s yearly plans work out to $10–$14 a video.
You want to try a full video before paying
Its free plan makes two watermarked videos a month, and the 7-day trial includes 3 watermark-free videos.
You want your own cloned voice or an AI avatar
AutoReel lists both. On SofaBrain they are not generally available yet.
Several people share one account
AutoReel plans include 2 to 10 users.
Start a listing video
Sign up and see the opening scene of your own listing free. Full videos come with a plan from $59 a month.
FAQ
How much does AutoReel cost?
On 7 Oct 2026 its pricing page listed Essential at $30 a month billed yearly (25 videos a year) or $41 a month billed quarterly (5 videos a quarter), Growth at $90 or $129 a month, Pro at $165 or $216 a month, and custom Enterprise plans. Promotions can change what you pay at checkout.
Is there a free AutoReel plan?
Yes. The free plan makes two videos a month with an AutoReel watermark and needs no card. Paid plans start with a 7-day trial that includes 3 watermark-free videos.
Can I try SofaBrain listing videos for free?
Not a full video. A new account gets 3 free credits for photo edits and, once its email is verified, a free opening scene: one AI-generated clip from the first photo of its own listing. Full videos come with a plan; on Studio a video is 30 of the 100 monthly credits.
Does the same SofaBrain plan cover virtual staging?
Yes. Staging and photo edits are 1 credit each from the same balance as videos, so a Studio month can be about 3 videos, or 2 videos and 40 photo edits.
How each one works
SofaBrain is a specialized listing-video tool: its videos are optimized end to end for real estate and made with state-of-the-art AI video models.
AutoReel turns listing photos into short videos: each photo becomes a 3-second clip, for videos of up to 60 seconds depending on the plan. Its pricing page sells plans billed quarterly or yearly. Essential is $41 a month billed quarterly (5 videos a quarter) or $30 a month billed yearly (25 videos a year); Growth is $129 or $90 a month; Pro is $216 or $165 a month. A free plan makes two watermarked videos a month without a card, and paid plans start with a 7-day trial that includes 3 watermark-free videos.
SofaBrain plans are billed monthly or yearly and paid in credits: Studio is $59 a month for 100 credits, Pro $129 for 250 and Business $299 for 600. A listing video is 30 credits with up to 6 AI-generated scenes and includes narration, captions, music, your brand kit, every export format, the unbranded MLS version, thumbnails and the listing page. A staged photo or photo edit is 1 credit from the same balance. There is no free full video.
Speed
AutoReel says videos are typically ready in 10–15 minutes. SofaBrain videos are also ready in minutes; videos with more AI-generated scenes take longer, and an email arrives when the video is ready.
MLS compliance
Every SofaBrain video includes an unbranded MLS version alongside the branded cuts. AutoReel describes its videos as ready for social media and MLS. Either way, check your MLS’s rules on branding, AI-generated motion and virtual staging before uploading.
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SofaBrain vs Reel-E
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SofaBrain vs BoxBrownie
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Reviewed by SofaBrain Editorial Team
Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2026-10-07
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