Atelier: AI Model Photos vs themelab | AI Product Images
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Atelier, Oct 14, 2026 for themelab.
The short answer
- Only themelab lists a free plan.
Head to head
Free starter
Free
- · $0.15 per credit
- · Email support
- · Pay as you go
- · Spend up to 50 credits per month
Middle
- · $0.12 per credit
- · Chat support
- · Pay as you go
- · Unlimited generations
Pro
- · $0.09 per credit
- · Pay as you go
- · Priority Chat support
- · Unlimited generations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAtelier generates studio-quality product imagery using AI. Put any garment on professional, diverse AI models, create virtual try-ons, and place products in any location or lighting — no studio, models, or travel required. Design custom model identities, generate lifestyle and packshot images, and link finished photos directly to your Shopify product catalog.
themelab | AI Product Images let's you generate professional images for your products with the help of AI. No more plain, low-quality mockups or unprofessional pictures. Generate product images in seconds choosing from any of our pre-loaded models. Use your existing product images to create a brand-new set of images. Replicate images using our "Reference Image" tool, creating unique content for your brand.
- Create custom, diverse brand ambassadors instantly.
- Virtually drape garments onto models to launch new collections faster.
- Place products in any environment or lighting without travel or expensive sets.
- Link your generated AI imagery directly to your Shopify product catalog.
- Generate professional images from scratch, without spending money on photoshoots
- Upload your reference image and generate similar images based on your products.
- Generate content for your brand. Use it anywhere.
- Professional and consisten models, ready to take your brand to the next level.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Atelier |  themelab |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Atelier | themelab |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
Atelier and themelab: common questions
- Is Atelier or themelab cheaper?
- Only themelab lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Atelier, Oct 14, 2026 for themelab; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Atelier, Oct 14, 2026 for themelab. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.