Outlist vs AutoReel for listing Reels
Both turn listing photos into vertical video. The fork is what you get per listing and how you pay.
- Choose Outlist if you want a Reel + caption + share page in one, month-to-month billing or a one-time Credit Pack, and open signup.
- Choose AutoReel if you like its look, accept subscription-only quarterly or annual allowances, and want its free watermarked trial.
Lead with the package, not a “cheapest” claim. The per-video figures below are full-use illustrations. Unused credits, regenerations, and a different plan change the number you actually pay.
At a glance (verified Oct 28, 2026)
| Outlist | AutoReel | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Monthly, annual (about 50% off), or one-time Credit Packs | Subscription only (quarterly or annual). Help center: no pay-per-video |
| Entry plans | Lite $59/mo or $354/yr. Pro $149/mo or $894/yr. Agency $249/mo or $1,494/yr | Essential $124/quarter · 5 or $399/year · 20. Growth $186/quarter · 12 or $599/year · 50. Pro $325/quarter · 25 or $1,099/year · 100 |
| Per video at full use (illustrative) | Lite annual ≈ $5.90/Reel ($354 ÷ about 60 Reels; a standard Reel is 10 credits) | Essential annual ≈ $19.95/video ($399 ÷ 20) |
| Free / trial | No free plan | 2 watermarked videos/month. 7-day trial with 3 videos and no watermark |
| Deliverable | 1080×1920 Reel + caption (CTA and hashtags) + cover + branded share page | Listing video. Confirm current formats on AutoReel’s site |
| Credits | Monthly credits stay available for 90 days. Annual credits and Credit Packs last 12 months. Failed generations are returned | Help center: unused credits can roll while the plan is active (up to 6 months on quarterly plans, up to 1 year on annual). After cancellation they expire at the end of the billing cycle |
| Signup | Open signup | Open. Check the current AutoReel site |
AutoReel’s FAQ and many blogs still show older quarterly prices. Treat checkout and the live plan figures above as the source of truth. These figures were checked on October 28, 2026.
Outlist builds the Reel from the photos you upload. It does not invent rooms, views, or amenities that are not in those photos. Review the output before you post.
When AutoReel is the better pick
- You want a free watermarked sample before paying.
- You prefer their visual style and are fine locking into quarterly or annual video allowances.
- You do not need caption and share-page packaging with every file.
When Outlist is the better pick
- You want a Reel + caption + share page in one for Just Listed, Open House, Price Drop, Luxury, or Sold.
- You need month-to-month billing, or a one-time Credit Pack, without a long cycle. Current pack sizes are on the pricing page.
- You want failed generations credited back, monthly credits that stay for 90 days, and annual or pack credits that last 12 months.
Switching checklist (AutoReel → Outlist)
- Download finished videos before the AutoReel cycle ends. Credits do not survive cancellation past the end of that period.
- Pick 6–9 of the best stills per listing: bright, room-clear, and without heavy filters. Outlist accepts up to nine photos per Reel.
- Upload to Outlist, pick the listing goal, and generate. Review the caption and share page before posting.
- Re-check both vendors’ live pricing the day you switch, especially AutoReel.
FAQ
How much does AutoReel cost right now?
Live figures checked October 28, 2026: Essential $124/quarter (5 videos) or $399/year (20); Growth $186/quarter (12) or $599/year (50); Pro $325/quarter (25) or $1,099/year (100). Ignore older FAQ and blog numbers. Confirm the quote at checkout.
Does Outlist have a free plan?
No. Paid plans and Credit Packs only. The useful comparison is the deliverable: Reel, caption, and branded share page, not a free tier.
Is Outlist an AutoReel alternative?
Yes, for agents and photographers who need vertical listing Reels from photos. Compare billing flexibility and whether you need the caption and share page with the file, not only an MP4.
See pricing
Related reading: AutoReel alternatives roundup · AI real estate video pricing compared
Sources
- Outlist pricing
- AutoReel
- AutoReel Help — How pricing works
- Live AutoReel plan figures checked October 28, 2026 (API / checkout). FAQ figures may lag.