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Cavalry vs LiveFaceSwap AI

Cavalry logo

Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LiveFaceSwap AI logo

LiveFaceSwap AI

Video Production

Real-time face swapping into a virtual camera

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cavalry requires Canva account for access; LiveFaceSwap AI no free tier, only 90 seconds on signup. At 0.6 credits a second that is barely more than a look, and every plan is a subscription or a pack after it.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 24 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cavalry and LiveFaceSwap AI actually diverge.

Attributes where Cavalry and LiveFaceSwap AI differ
AttributeCavalryLiveFaceSwap AI
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cavalry

Nothing recorded that LiveFaceSwap AI does not also cover.

Only in LiveFaceSwap AI

  • Virtual camera output
  • Real-time face swap
  • Try-On mode
  • Restyle mode
  • Cloud processing
  • Browser preview

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cavalry

  • Professional 2D animation and motion graphicsnot LiveFaceSwap AI
  • Data-driven animation from spreadsheetsnot LiveFaceSwap AI
  • Procedural rigging and character animationnot LiveFaceSwap AI
  • Web animation export with Lottie formatnot LiveFaceSwap AI
  • Educational animation projectsnot LiveFaceSwap AI

LiveFaceSwap AI

  • Streaming with a swapped face through OBSnot Cavalry
  • Appearing as a character in a video callnot Cavalry
  • Previewing an outfit on a live feed rather than a photonot Cavalry
  • Applying a stylised look to a webcam without a local GPUnot Cavalry
  • Testing the effect in a browser before installing anythingnot Cavalry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cavalry

  • Requires Canva account for access
  • Enterprise pricing requires sales contact
  • Legacy Scene Group licenses not eligible for free tier
  • Updates only available through Canva version

LiveFaceSwap AI

  • No free tier, only 90 seconds on signup. At 0.6 credits a second that is barely more than a look, and every plan is a subscription or a pack after it.
  • The cost depends on which model runs, and the difference is large: the Lucy models burn three to six times the credits of XMAX 2.0, so a plan's advertised minutes assume the cheapest one.
  • Processing is cloud-side, so a live camera feed leaves your machine for a third party. For a meeting under any confidentiality obligation that is a decision to make deliberately.
  • The desktop app, which is the only way to get virtual camera output, requires Windows 11 or macOS 13 on Apple Silicon. Intel Macs and Windows 10 are excluded.
  • No operator is disclosed beyond the trading name, which is worth knowing before sending a live feed of your own face to their servers.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cavalry

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Fully featured 2D animation software
    • No restrictions for individuals
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Available through Canva Enterprise
    • Available through Canva Education
    • SSO access

LiveFaceSwap AI

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 90 seconds on signup
    • Browser preview
  • Basic$12/month
    • 650 credits a month
    • About 18 minutes on XMAX 2.0
    • No watermark
  • Pro$23/month
    • 2,500 credits a month
    • About 69 minutes on XMAX 2.0
    • Credit top-ups available
  • Max$55/month
    • 7,500 credits a month
    • About 3 hours 28 minutes on XMAX 2.0
    • Credit top-ups available

Which should you pick?

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Choose LiveFaceSwap AI if

  • You need virtual camera output.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want real-time face swap.
LiveFaceSwap AI review

Questions people ask

Is Cavalry or LiveFaceSwap AI better?
Neither clearly leads. Cavalry starts at Free and LiveFaceSwap AI at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cavalry or LiveFaceSwap AI?
Cavalry starts at Free and LiveFaceSwap AI at Free.
Does Cavalry or LiveFaceSwap AI run on more platforms?
Cavalry runs on Web. LiveFaceSwap AI runs on Web, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cavalry best used for?
Cavalry is most often used for professional 2d animation and motion graphics, data-driven animation from spreadsheets, procedural rigging and character animation, web animation export with lottie format. Of those, professional 2d animation and motion graphics and data-driven animation from spreadsheets are not what LiveFaceSwap AI is typically brought in for.
What can Cavalry do that LiveFaceSwap AI cannot?
LiveFaceSwap AI covers Virtual camera output, Real-time face swap, Try-On mode, Restyle mode.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cavalry: Is Cavalry free to use?

Yes, Cavalry is completely free to download and use with full professional features. No restrictions, payment, or registration fees required.

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LiveFaceSwap AI: Does it work with OBS and Zoom?

Yes, through the desktop app, which exposes the processed feed as a virtual camera. Anything that reads a webcam, including OBS, streaming software and meeting clients, picks it up without integration work. The browser preview does not provide virtual camera output.

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Cavalry: Do I need a Canva account to use Cavalry?

Yes, users must have a Canva account to access Cavalry, which provides access to the software and other Canva products.

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LiveFaceSwap AI: What does LiveFaceSwap AI cost?

Subscriptions are $12 a month for 650 credits, $23 for 2,500 and $55 for 7,500, with 20 percent off quarterly. One-off packs are $59 for 4,000 credits and $119 for 10,000, and those never expire. New accounts get up to 90 seconds free.

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Cavalry: What licensing options does Cavalry offer for organizations?

Enterprise and Educational accounts are available through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education with SSO authentication. Interested parties should contact the sales team for details.

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LiveFaceSwap AI: How fast are the credits used?

By the second, and it depends on the model: XMAX 2.0 costs 0.6 credits a second while the Lucy models cost 1.8 to 3.6. The minute figures quoted on each plan assume XMAX 2.0, so running Lucy shortens them by three to six times.

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LiveFaceSwap AI: Do I need a GPU?

No. Processing happens in the cloud, so there is no local GPU requirement and no model download. The consequence is that your camera feed is sent to their servers.

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LiveFaceSwap AI: What are the system requirements?

The desktop app needs Windows 11, or macOS 13 and later on Apple Silicon. The browser preview runs anywhere but cannot output a virtual camera.

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