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Ravana

Free#14 of 57 in AI Face Swap Tools

Ravana: A desktop-focused, open-source toolkit with broad input support and restoration models. Ranked #14 of 57 in AI Face Swap Tools by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source desktop swapping with restoration.

8.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Open-source desktop swapping with restoration
Paid from
Free
Video face swap
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports image, video, webcam, and multi-face swapping
- Offers GFPGAN, GPEN, CodeFormer, and other restoration models
- Runs through CUDA, AMD DirectML, or CPU with ONNX Runtime
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted desktop deployment requires technical setup
- Support is centered on documentation
- Downloaded model weights may carry separate license terms

Our verdict on Ravana

Ravana is an open-source Python face-swapping SDK for developers, solo users, and small teams working with images, video, or webcam input. It supports image face swapping, video processing, real-time webcam swapping, and multiple face-selection modes, including all, largest, first, index, and pose. A PySide6 desktop GUI adds drag-and-drop workflows, batch processing, webcam access, and video playback, while command-line workflows suit users who prefer scripted operation.

Its strongest differentiator is the breadth of its processing and restoration stack. Ravana supports HyperSwap and InSwapper models, with face restoration through GFPGAN, GPEN, CodeFormer, RestoreFormer++, and OpenCV. Identity and sharpness evaluation tools provide additional ways to assess output. ONNX Runtime execution supports CUDA, AMD DirectML, and CPU environments, and video workflows can include audio remuxing when FFmpeg is available. This combination makes the product a fit for users who need more control than a narrow single-purpose face-swap interface provides.

Ravana is most suitable for technically comfortable users who want open-source, self-hosted desktop deployment across Windows, macOS, or Linux. The MIT-licensed project can support development and customization, but downloaded model weights may have separate licenses that should be reviewed before commercial use. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a hosted service, paid-plan packaging, or a broader support operation: the listed support channel is documentation, and the product is oriented toward developer-led workflows rather than a managed commercial platform.

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Ravana pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Ravana fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Video face swap	Yes
Max video length	Not verified
Multiple faces	Yes
Max output resolution	Not verified
Watermark-free export	Not verified
Commercial use	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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