Two separate subscriptions
Facelet supplies the desktop app, characters and local animation. Your compatible ChatGPT plan supplies the conversation. Facelet has no per-minute avatar charge and does not ask for an API key. OpenAI’s own account eligibility and usage limits still apply. Cloud conversations on Mac let you use Claude or GPT through your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key instead; that usage is billed by the provider.
Why there is no per-minute meter
Live avatar services that stream a face from their own servers usually charge by the minute or in credits, because every minute uses their graphics hardware. Facelet renders the character on your computer instead, so there is nothing to meter: one flat monthly price, and the character runs as long as you like. Your ChatGPT plan’s own usage limits still apply to the conversation. Compare the models on the comparison page.
Facelet’s monthly price
The Mac app is available now for $4.99 a month during the open beta, with a standard price of $9.99 a month. Subscribe during the open beta and $4.99 a month stays your price for as long as you stay subscribed. The native Windows app is coming soon; see Windows release status before buying for a PC.
| Plan | Monthly charge | Twelve monthly payments |
|---|---|---|
| Open beta | $4.99 a month | $59.88 |
| Standard | $9.99 a month | $119.88 |
The twelve-payment figures illustrate the monthly rates; they are not an annual commitment. A compatible ChatGPT subscription is required separately.
What the Facelet subscription includes
- Access to the released app and updates while your subscription is active.
- The first collection of ten human characters, with switching between them.
- Local character rendering, facial animation and Float mode.
- An account activated by email, with billing controls on the website.
More character collections may be offered at an extra price. Cancel any time; access continues until the end of the period you paid for. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.
Try it with your account and computer
The Mac trial includes the app and characters for 30 days, with no card and no automatic charge. Use it to check the conversation, rendering and controls before subscribing. Windows downloads and trials remain closed until its release is ready.
Questions
Does Facelet charge per minute?
No. Facelet charges a flat monthly subscription for access to the app and characters. It renders the face on your computer. Your separate ChatGPT plan supplies the conversation and has its own usage limits.
Do I need an OpenAI API key?
No. Facelet connects through your signed-in ChatGPT account. A compatible paid plan is required separately, but Facelet does not ask you to buy or paste an API key. Cloud conversations on Mac let you use Claude or GPT through your own Anthropic or OpenAI API key instead; that usage is billed by the provider.
What do I still pay for?
Your ChatGPT subscription, which is separate and required, and whose usage limits apply as usual. Facelet itself is one flat subscription: $4.99 a month during the open beta, $9.99 a month after. Subscribe during the open beta and $4.99 a month stays your price for as long as you stay subscribed. Every update is included while you are subscribed, you can cancel any time, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.