SimSwap

Free#16 of 57 in AI Face Swap Tools

Self-hosted face swapping for images and videos

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At a glance

Editor score
Not yet scored
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Technical self-hosted face-swap users
Paid from
None
Video face swap
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports single, all-face, specific-face, and multi-face swaps
- Handles both image and video face-swapping workflows
- Offers mask compositing and output up to 1080p
Where it doesn't
- Restricted to noncommercial use under CC BY-NC 4.0
- Requires local deployment with downloaded checkpoints
- Technical setup may not suit casual or nontechnical users

Our verdict on SimSwap

SimSwap is a PyTorch face-swapping framework for technical and academic users working with images or videos. It transfers a source identity to target faces while preserving target attributes such as expression and gaze. The project is designed for local deployment on Windows or Linux, making it a fit for solo users and small teams that want control over where processing occurs rather than a hosted workflow.

Its main strength is breadth within face swapping. One trained model supports arbitrary face swapping, while the published workflows cover single-face, all-face, specific-face, and multi-specific-face video swaps. Image workflows include single-face, all-face, and specific-face swapping. Mask-based face compositing adds control over how the result is combined, and the specification supports video face swapping, multi-face swapping, watermark-free export, and output up to 1080p. An optional 512-resolution beta model provides another image or video processing option for users who want to explore a different model setting.

The trade-off is that SimSwap is a self-hosted technical project rather than a general-purpose consumer application. Users need to run it locally and download checkpoints, with documentation, community support, and email listed as support channels. Its CC BY-NC 4.0 license restricts use to noncommercial purposes, so organizations creating commercial media or offering paid services should choose a tool with commercial rights instead. SimSwap is a strong fit for technical users who value workflow coverage, local deployment, and model flexibility; it is less suitable for casual creators seeking a guided hosted experience or commercial usage.

SimSwap pricing

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

See plans on github.com

SimSwap fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	None
Video face swap	Yes
Max video length	Not verified
Multiple faces	Yes
Max output resolution	1080p
Watermark-free export	Yes
Commercial use	No
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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