Comparison · Updated June 2026
Mirage vs Arcade.
A design-focused demo tool where the headline feature, interactive HTML capture, is locked behind an Enterprise contract. Mirage includes it on the free plan.
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: Marketing teams that mainly want AI-generated videos and visuals. Mirage: bootstrapped and early-stage SaaS teams that want a buyer-facing demo live today.
Arcade makes pretty demos, no argument there. But read the pricing page closely: interactive HTML capture, the thing that makes a demo feel like your real product instead of a picture of it, is reserved for Enterprise. The free plan caps you at one published demo, and the AI features run on monthly credits that heavy use burns through. Mirage ships interactive DOM capture on every plan including free, because we think that is the entire point of an interactive 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+ |
| Time to first demo | ~90 seconds | Minutes |
Sourced from public pricing pages, June 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.
What Arcade offers
- Polished output and a slick editor
- 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
What it costs you
- ✦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 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) is where HTML capture, SSO, and custom domains live. Mirage is free for your first demo and $39/mo planned for unlimited, with interactive DOM capture included from day one. With Arcade you pay per seat and still wait for Enterprise to get the real thing; with Mirage the real thing is the starting point.
Pick Arcade if…
- AI-generated videos and visuals matter more to you than an interactive demo
- You export demos as MP4/GIF for ads and social regularly
- You have Enterprise budget for the HTML capture tier
- Per-seat plus credit-based pricing fits how your team works
Pick Mirage if…
- You want interactive DOM capture without an Enterprise contract
- You need more than one demo on a free/cheap plan
- You want buyers clicking your real product, not watching a slideshow of it
- Flat, predictable pricing beats per-seat + credits math
The verdict
If you mainly want AI videos and exportable visuals for ads, Arcade is a fine content tool. If you want buyers clicking through your actual product on your landing page, Mirage does the real thing at $39 flat while Arcade saves it for Enterprise. For interactive demos, this one is not close.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arcade have a free plan?
Yes: unlimited drafts but only one published demo, with 200 monthly AI credits. Mirage's free plan also gives you one demo, but with interactive DOM capture and the full editor rather than screenshots.
What's the biggest difference between Arcade and Mirage?
Capture depth at every price point. 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?
At $50 per seat plus AI credit top-ups, it adds up quickly, and you still don't get HTML capture. Mirage is $39 flat with DOM capture included, which is why founders building a landing-page demo usually land on Mirage.
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