For a smaller initial purchase, MyPhotoAI's current US Starter option is US$5 for 3 HD photos from one shoot.1 PortraitPal's checked Quick Refresh card shows US$35 for 20 headshots.2 Compare the number of finished images you actually need, then decide whether a smaller allowance or a larger fixed package fits.
This guide is published by MyPhotoAI. We checked the public offers on October 19, 2026. We have not purchased PortraitPal, tested the same person's photos in both tools or measured the number of acceptable portraits either would produce for you.
Use the actual package cards
| Checked offer | Displayed purchase | Stated photo allowance |
|---|---|---|
| MyPhotoAI Starter | US$5 | 3 HD photos from one shoot |
| MyPhotoAI Everything | US$10 | Every photo from one shoot, without a fixed total promised here |
| PortraitPal Quick Refresh | US$35 | 20 headshots |
| PortraitPal Career Upgrade | US$45 | 60 headshots |
| PortraitPal Executive Pack | US$75 | 100 headshots |
The PortraitPal homepage has crossed-out higher prices beside its current package amounts.2 Confirm the offer and currency at checkout. The table records the checked cards, not a permanent quote or a claim that every generated portrait will be suitable.
PortraitPal also has general copy about receiving 50+ headshots, while Quick Refresh specifies 20.2 Do not apply the general headline to the smallest package. Record the selected allowance before buying.
Do you need a new image or several crops?
List the places the photo will appear. A profile circle, website biography and email signature can sometimes use different crops of one portrait. Count distinct expressions or outfits separately from file sizes. That prevents you from paying for a larger batch solely because you need several exports.
If you need a broad set of genuine alternatives, a larger fixed package may be worth considering. It gives you a stated quantity to compare, but not a measured success rate. Review identifying facial details before choosing the most flattering lighting. The contact-sheet guide helps organize the selection without treating every generated file as a finished deliverable.
Prepare the right references
PortraitPal's workflow asks for 5 to 10 casual photos.2 MyPhotoAI's current Help guidance is 10 to 15 references.3 Follow the selected service's current instructions rather than assuming that any set of selfies is equally useful in both.
Choose current photos with a clear face and consistent appearance. If you cannot assemble suitable references, improve the input first. Buying a larger package is not a substitute for addressing an obvious source-photo problem. Our input selection worksheet provides a review process, without promising a particular output quality.
Keep the one-shoot limit visible
MyPhotoAI's other current US option is Plus at US$10 for 10 HD photos. Plus and Everything are the same published US price, so compare their allowance directly.1 The plan guide explains that Everything covers one shoot rather than future generations. Payment comes before personalized generation, and there is no subscription in that offer.
PortraitPal advertises no subscription and unlimited downloads on its package section.2 That download wording should not be read as permission to generate unlimited new headshots. Ask about a later new shoot if repeat use is part of your budget.
Set the requirement that would change the purchase
If three included photos cover a personal refresh and you want to keep the first spend small, inspect MyPhotoAI Starter. If you specifically want a stated larger batch, compare PortraitPal's selected package with the total you are willing to spend. Neither choice establishes better likeness merely from the price or image count.
Read current usage and refund terms before uploading or paying. If print delivery matters, obtain the required pixel dimensions from the recipient and confirm the actual export, rather than relying on the word professional.
Download the PortraitPal package worksheet. For a smaller paid shoot, browse sample looks and review the MyPhotoAI checkout. Samples are style examples, not a free personalized first run.
Sources
- 1MyPhotoAI pricingMyPhotoAI
- 3MyPhotoAI HelpMyPhotoAI
