# Vivify Realtime Face Swap Review Browser-based live face swap with webcam input, three swap modes, and a virtual camera client for OBS, Zoom, and Teams. ## Editor's Score: 68/100 Capability scores 18 because the three live modes (Face Swap, Try-On, Restyle) and dual-model choice are genuinely differentiated from static clip-based tools, but the Lucy model's steep credit cost limits practical access to its output for most plan tiers. Ease of use scores 19 because the browser-first approach with no local GPU requirement lowers the setup bar considerably, and the virtual camera client covers the main production workflow without complex configuration. Value scores 14 because the credit math is punishing for live use: the Basic plan's roughly 16 minutes of XMAX swap per month is thin for any regular streaming workflow, and the Lucy model effectively cuts that to 3 minutes; the $39 credit pack entry point for non-subscribers is reasonable for occasional use but the per-minute cost at scale is high relative to local-model alternatives. Delivery scores 17 because no independent user sentiment was found to verify output quality claims, the 88-second free trial is too short to meaningfully evaluate the product before paying, and the camera privacy claim is stated but unverified by third parties. ## Pros - No local GPU required: all processing runs in the cloud, so the virtual camera output works on ordinary laptops. - Three distinct live modes (Face Swap, Live Try-On, Restyle) cover a wider range of creator workflows than most single-mode face swap tools. - Virtual camera client integrates directly with OBS, Zoom, Teams, Meet, and Discord on both Windows 10/11 and macOS 13+ Apple Silicon. ## Cons - Credit consumption is steep for the Lucy model: the same 500-credit budget that buys roughly 16 minutes of XMAX 2.0 live swap yields only about 3 minutes with Lucy, making extended Lucy sessions expensive on lower-tier plans. - The free trial is capped at 88 seconds of live preview, which is enough to see the effect but not enough to judge latency, consistency, or quality across different lighting conditions. - API access is locked to the Max Quarterly plan at $62.30/month; developers or teams wanting to build on top of the live swap output have no lower-cost entry point. ## Pricing Freemium. A free tier is available. - Free Preview: Free - Basic Quarterly: $10.56/month - Pro Quarterly: $23.20/month - Max Quarterly: $62.30/month - Small Credit Pack: $39 - Studio Credit Pack: $99 Pricing reflects what we saw at the time of review (2026-10). Confirm current pricing on the official site. Category: AI Video Tools (https://aitoolseekers.com/category/ai-video-tools) Official site: https://vivify.video/realtime-face-swap Last verified by a human: 2026-10-24 Reviewed by a human at AI Tool Seekers, a hand-reviewed AI tools directory. Every listed tool is verified by a person before publishing. Scores are editorial opinions from a fixed rubric (capability, ease of use, value, delivery on promise) and cannot be bought; there is no pay-to-rank. Directory: https://aitoolseekers.com This review: https://aitoolseekers.com/tools/vivify-realtime-face-swap Methodology: https://aitoolseekers.com/how-verification-works ## Verdict Streamers and creators who want a no-GPU live face swap that works inside OBS or Zoom without a local model will find Vivify's browser-plus-desktop approach genuinely practical. The credit model means every minute of live output costs real money, and the Lucy model burns credits roughly five times faster than XMAX 2.0, so session costs can surprise you. If you need AI avatar video rather than a live camera feed, HeyGen is a better fit. Best for: Streamers and content creators who need live face swap without a local GPU Not for: Users who want unlimited live sessions or pre-recorded AI avatar videos ## Overview Vivify Realtime Face Swap is the live-camera module inside Vivify's broader AI creative platform. Where most face-swap tools work on uploaded clips, this one processes your webcam feed in real time: the AI continuously regenerates what the camera sees, following your head turns, expressions, and pose rather than pasting a static image over your face. That distinction matters for streaming and video calls, where a pre-recorded swap is useless. Three modes cover different use cases. Face Swap replaces your face with a reference portrait. Live Try-On applies an outfit reference to your live feed, aimed at shopping and creator styling content. Live Restyle transforms the whole visual style of the feed, useful for character or branded looks. Two models handle the processing: XMAX 2.0 is the credit-efficient option, giving roughly 16 minutes of live swap per 500 credits on the Basic plan; the Decart Lucy 2.5 model produces different output quality but burns credits about five times faster, yielding only around 3 minutes from the same credit budget. The Vivify Live Client desktop app (Windows 10/11 and macOS 13+ Apple Silicon) is what makes this useful beyond a browser demo. It exposes a virtual camera that OBS, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Discord can pick up directly, so the swapped feed appears wherever a regular webcam would. Without the desktop client, the browser preview is essentially a test environment, not a production tool. Pricing is credit-based and shared across Vivify's image and video tools, which is convenient if you use the full platform but means live face swap competes with your image and video generation budget. The 88-second free preview is enough to test the effect but not enough to evaluate it for a real workflow. ## Who should use it A Twitch or YouTube streamer who wants to broadcast as a character or branded persona without owning a high-end GPU is the clearest fit. The virtual camera output slots into OBS with no extra configuration, and the browser-side processing means even a mid-range laptop can run it. The Live Try-On mode also has a real use case for fashion or shopping content creators who want to demo outfits on a live feed rather than editing static photos. Anyone who needs more than a few hours of live swap per month should do the credit math before committing. At the Pro Quarterly rate, 2,150 credits gives about 72 minutes of XMAX 2.0 live swap per month, which is thin for a daily streamer. Heavy users will find the Max plan or credit packs necessary, pushing the monthly cost well above comparable local-model tools. If your goal is AI avatar videos rather than a live camera feed, HeyGen produces polished talking-head and avatar content from uploaded scripts without any credit-per-minute pressure on live sessions. ## FAQ Q: How much live face swap time do I get on the Basic plan? A: The Basic Quarterly plan includes 500 credits per month. That translates to roughly 16 minutes of live swap using the XMAX 2.0 model or about 3 minutes using the Lucy model. Credits are shared with image and video generation, so actual swap time depends on what else you use. Q: Does Vivify save or record my webcam feed? A: The product page states the camera feed is not saved and cannot be viewed by other users. The browser preview does not include a recording or export function. Q: Can I use the live swap output in OBS or Zoom? A: Yes, but only with the Vivify Live Client desktop app installed. It creates a virtual camera that OBS, Zoom, Teams, Meet, and Discord recognize as a standard camera input. The browser-only preview does not expose a virtual camera. Q: Is there a free plan beyond the initial preview? A: No. The free access is limited to 88 seconds of live preview in the browser. After that, you need a paid subscription or a one-time credit pack starting at $39 for 2,000 credits. Q: What is the difference between XMAX 2.0 and the Lucy model? A: Both handle live face swap, but they differ in credit cost and output style. XMAX 2.0 is significantly more credit-efficient; the Lucy model costs roughly five times more credits per minute of live swap, so it is better suited to short, quality-critical sessions. Q: Do unused credits expire? A: On subscription plans, unused credits carry over to the next month. One-time credit packs (the $39 and $99 options) never expire.