I tested all the Arcads AI UGC ad generator alternatives, and the best tool I found is MakeUGC.
It’s an AI platform that helps you make UGC-style ads fast.
You don’t need to hire actors or know how to film or edit. Just write your script, pick an AI creator, and your ad is ready in a few minutes.
It has more features than Arcads, and the product-in-hand feature is just epic.
I got a paid plan to test it out and see how good it really is.
Here’s what I found, how it works, my results, pros, cons, and more.
My Results
Before I show you the tool, here are some results I got from it:
That one’s my favorite because of how real it looks and the accent it uses.
Here’s another ad I made in the same style:
Here’s a quick b-roll clip I made from a photo I took of a shirt:
Pretty cool, right?
Now let me show you how you can make one yourself.
How to Use It
Let me show you how to use MakeUGC.
If you don’t want to follow along step by step, that’s fine — you’ll still get a clear idea of how it works.
First, go to their website and click “Create Your First Ad.”
Then sign up.
Create your project page and add a few details about yourself so the tool knows what you’re making.
Then pick a plan. This one’s a lot more affordable than most of the other options I tested.
Once you’ve picked your plan, you can start making your ad.
I used the “Avatar Video” feature to create my AI UGC ads.
Next, you can either write your own script or let the AI handle it for you.
I chose the second option and asked it to make a UGC ad for a pair of tennis shorts.
In just a few seconds, it generated a 700-character script.
After that, the tool asks you to pick a voice actor. There are plenty of options, and you can use the filters on the left to find the right one.
I chose Richard as my voice actor.
Then the tool lets you fine-tune the voice settings. You can adjust things like clarity, tone, emotion, and speed.
I recommend thinking about your audience here. Some people like a fast, high-energy delivery, while others prefer something slower and more relaxed.
Once you’ve picked the tone, you can generate the voice clip for the AI.
When it’s done, play the voice clip to preview it and make sure it sounds the way you want.
If the voice sounds right, you can move on to making the ad.
Here, the AI lip-syncs the video to match the voice clip. It might take a little while for the UGC ad to finish generating.
After waiting about 30 minutes, I got my first UGC ad from the tool.
Here’s how it turned out:
Pretty cool, right?
Honestly, unless you look really close, you can’t even tell it’s AI.
The only downside in my case is that the guy just talks without showing anything. I’d prefer if there were some cuts showing the shirt he’s talking about, or at least a way to add the product into the video.
There are editing options you can use for that, though.
But as you can see, those options only let you change the script or adjust the voice.
So let’s make another one.
This time, I’ll create an ad for my new course that teaches people how to rank on Google.
Here’s the result:
This is honestly incredible. She even has the accent and all.
Again, there’s no b-roll or editing here, but the actor looks so real it’s hard to believe.
I do wonder what’ll happen when tools like this start flooding the internet and almost everything you see is AI-generated. Blogs, videos, and images might lose a bit of their impact.
But for now, tools like this can give you a big advantage since most people aren’t using them yet.
Next, let’s look at the b-roll video feature.
You can’t add b-roll directly into the UGC ads, but there’s a separate feature made just for that.
Then upload an image to the workspace.
I’ll use my tennis shirt photo as an example.
The tool will then generate a short description of what happens in the b-roll video. You can edit it if you want, but I’ll just keep the default version for now.
Then click “Confirm & Use This Image” to start the process.
Then wait for the AI to generate the b-roll footage for your UGC ad.
Here’s what I got for my t-shirt:
That’s pretty cool! It looks like I filmed a nice video myself, complete with background music.
To be honest, I don’t think clips like this fit UGC ads too well since they can look a little too polished.
The shirt clip I made earlier feels more natural and would work great as extra footage for one of the talking clips.
Key Features
- Turn any script into a video ad using AI creators.
- Choose from over 300 realistic avatars.
- Create product-in-hand videos that look real.
- Use the built-in AI to write scripts and hooks.
- Works in more than 35 languages.
- Make multiple ads at once with batch video creation.
- Videos are ready in about two minutes.
- You fully own the rights to all your videos.
Pros
- Fast and easy way to make ads.
- Much cheaper than hiring real creators.
- Lots of avatars and templates to pick from.
- Great for testing different versions quickly.
- Product handling looks realistic.
Cons
- Some videos still look slightly AI-generated.
- Limited customization on cheaper plans.
- No free plan available.
- Lip-sync and video quality can vary.
- Bulk videos sometimes need small manual fixes.
Pricing
- Startup Plan: $39 per month (around 5 videos)
- Growth Plan: $59 per month (around 10 videos)
- Pro Plan: $99 per month (around 20 videos)
- Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing for high volume
They also mention that videos can cost as little as $9 each on higher plans.
Takeaway
If you want a great alternative to Arcads AI, MakeUGC stands out for me as the best one.
It’s a fast and simple way to make UGC-style ads without hiring real creators.
You can test plenty of ad ideas quickly and get videos that look realistic for TikTok, Reels, or social.
If you’re willing to spend a bit and accept small AI quirks, it’s a smart pick for scaling your ad production.
Especially compared to Arcads, which can lock you into more rigid templates or higher cost.
I recommend giving it a shot.