Comparison · Updated June 2026
Mirage vs Arcade.
A polished, design-forward demo and AI-video tool with a generous self-serve model — strongest when you want demos that double as marketing visuals.
TL;DR
Arcade starts at
$50/mo per seat (Growth)
Free plan: Free — 1 published demo, unlimited views, 200 AI credits/mo
Mirage starts at
$0 → $39/mo planned
Free first demo with the full editor, DOM capture, and embeds. No sales call.
Best for: Arcade — Design-conscious marketing teams that also want AI video and visual content. Mirage — bootstrapped and early-stage SaaS teams that want a buyer-facing demo live today.
Arcade is probably the most design-forward tool in the category — its demos look fantastic, and its pivot into AI videos and visuals makes it a genuine content studio. It's also honestly self-serve, which we respect. The trade-off: interactive HTML capture (the thing that makes a demo feel like your real product) is reserved for Enterprise, and the free plan caps you at one published demo.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Mirage. | Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid price | $39/mo | $50/mo per seat |
| Free plan | 1 demo, full editor | 1 published demo |
| Sign up without a sales call | ||
| Interactive DOM capture | Enterprise only | |
| Chrome extension capture | ||
| Embed anywhere (iframe) | ||
| View & drop-off analytics | Views, completions | Growth+ |
| CRM / marketing integrations | Growth+ | |
| Team seats & SSO | Enterprise | |
| Time to first demo | ~90 seconds | Minutes |
Sourced from public pricing pages, June 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Where Arcade shines
- Beautiful output and a slick editor — Arcades genuinely look great
- AI videos, voiceovers, and visuals built in (credit-based)
- Desktop apps, Figma plugin, GIF/MP4 export
- True self-serve: sign up and publish without a call
- Demo branching and forms on Growth
The trade-offs
- ✦Free plan allows only 1 published demo
- ✦HTML/DOM capture is Enterprise-only — lower tiers are screenshot/video based
- ✦Per-seat pricing adds up: $50/seat/mo, extra seats $150/mo on Growth per FAQ
- ✦AI features consume monthly credits; heavy use means top-ups
Pricing, honestly
Arcade's free plan includes unlimited demo drafts but only 1 published demo, plus 200 AI credits monthly. Growth is $50/mo per seat with unlimited published demos, branching, CTAs, custom branding, and 800 AI credits. Enterprise (custom pricing) unlocks HTML capture, SSO, and custom domains. Mirage is free for your first demo and $39/mo planned for unlimited — with interactive DOM capture included from day one, because that's the whole point of the product.
Pick Arcade if…
- You want demos AND AI-generated videos/visuals from one tool
- Brand polish matters more than interactive DOM fidelity
- You export demos as MP4/GIF for ads and social regularly
- You're happy at $50/seat/mo and don't need HTML capture
Pick Mirage if…
- You want interactive DOM capture without an Enterprise contract
- You need more than one demo on a free/cheap plan
- You don't need AI video — you need buyers clicking your real product
- Flat, predictable pricing beats per-seat + credits math
The verdict
Pick Arcade if your demos are really marketing assets — things you'll export, animate, and run as ads — and AI generation excites you. Pick Mirage if the goal is a buyer clicking through your actual product on your landing page, captured and live in 90 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arcade have a free plan?
Yes — you can create unlimited drafts but publish only one demo, with 200 monthly AI credits for videos/visuals.
What's the biggest difference between Arcade and Mirage?
Capture depth at low price points. Arcade's lower tiers are screenshot/video-based with HTML capture saved for Enterprise. Mirage captures interactive DOM snapshots (real CSS, real hover states) on every plan, including free.
Is Arcade good for solo founders?
It can be — $50/mo for one seat is reasonable. Whether it beats Mirage's $39 flat depends on whether you value AI video generation over interactive DOM playback.
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