HeadshotPro vs ChatGPT vs Gemini: can a chatbot make your LinkedIn headshot? (tested)
ChatGPT and Gemini can now edit photos, so do you still need a paid headshot service? We gave both the same selfie and the same prompt, compared the results side by side, and put them next to what HeadshotPro offers for a one-time payment.
Tested 7 November 2026: the same selfie and prompt in ChatGPT (Instant) and Gemini (3.8 Flash). HeadshotPro packages and refund policy read the same day on its official pages. Published November 7, 2026.
Affiliate disclosure: HeadshotPro links on this page are our partner links. If you buy through them, Kuponaut may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does not change the test results.
Short answer
- For one LinkedIn photo, ChatGPT or Gemini can be enough. Both turned our kitchen selfie into a believable studio headshot in under a minute.
- Neither result is the exact same person. Gemini tidied the hair and smoothed the skin; ChatGPT kept the messy hair texture but made the hair a little lighter. Check your result carefully before you post it.
- HeadshotPro is the pick when you want many options or a matching set: one payment of $29, $39 or $59 for 30, 50 or 70 photos from 1–3 selfies, with a 30-day refund policy.
- Never use an AI-edited photo for a passport, ID card or other official document. Those need an unaltered photo.
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How we tested
We did not want to upload a real person's face, so we first asked Gemini to create a selfie of a fictional man: arm's-length angle, grey hoodie, messy kitchen, warm indoor light. Then we gave that same selfie to Gemini (in the same chat) and to ChatGPT, with the same prompt.
Create an image: a realistic, slightly imperfect smartphone selfie of a fictional man in his early 30s (not a real person), short dark hair, light stubble, wearing a grey hoodie, standing in a home kitchen with warm indoor light and a slightly messy background. Square format, arm's-length selfie angle.
Turn this selfie into a professional LinkedIn headshot. Keep the same person and the same face exactly. Navy blazer over a white shirt, plain light-grey studio background, soft studio lighting, shoulders up, looking at the camera.
We did not test HeadshotPro itself, because it is paid. Everything about HeadshotPro below comes from its official pricing and refund pages.
Results side by side
| Check | Gemini (3.8 Flash) | ChatGPT (Instant) |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 35 seconds | About 50 seconds |
| Outfit and background as asked | Yes | Yes |
| Face and identity | Mostly kept: stubble, brows and smile | Mostly kept, with the closer hair texture |
| What changed | Hair neater and fuller, skin smoothed | Hair a little lighter, skin slightly smoothed |
| Look | Polished studio portrait | Closer to the original selfie |
| Images per request | 1 | 1 |
Both photos would pass as a LinkedIn headshot at a glance. The catch is in the small things: a chatbot redraws your face rather than just changing the background, so hair, skin and sometimes the shape of the eyes or teeth can shift. Gemini made our man look more “styled”, ChatGPT kept him a bit more himself. With a real face you know well, you will spot these changes faster.
HeadshotPro vs ChatGPT vs Gemini
| HeadshotPro | ChatGPT | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time: $29, $39 or $59 | Included in your plan; free plans have image limits | Included in your plan; free plans have image limits |
| Photos you get | 30, 50 or 70 | 1 per request | 1 per request |
| What you upload | 1–3 selfies | 1 photo | 1 photo |
| Delivery | About 2 hours, 30 minutes or 15 minutes, by package | About 50 seconds in our test | About 35 seconds in our test |
| Refund | 30 days, full refund (official policy) | – | – |
| Your photos | Deleted after 30 days, not used for AI training (HeadshotPro's own statement) | Depends on your data settings | Depends on your data settings |
| Best for | A choice of many looks, team pages, 4K (Executive) | One quick photo | One quick photo |
HeadshotPro details from its official pricing and refund pages, read 7 Nov 2026 (USD before tax). Chatbot plan limits change often; see our ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok comparison.
| HeadshotPro package | Price (one-time) | Photos | Delivery | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29 | 30 | About 2 hours | 6 edit credits |
| Professional | $39 | 50 | About 30 minutes | 26 edit credits, 1 free redo within 60 days |
| Executive | $59 | 70 | About 15 minutes | 46 edit credits, 4K |
Team pricing starts at $25.35 per person. Card or PayPal.
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Which one should you use?
Tips for a better result
- Start from a sharp photo: face the light, no sunglasses, nothing covering the face.
- Name what must not change: “same face, same hair, same glasses”.
- Ask for one change at a time if the first result drifts, for example only the background.
- Zoom in before you post: ears, teeth, glasses and the collar are where edits go wrong.
- Only use your own photos. Do not make headshots of other people without their permission.
Looking at other headshot services too? See Aragon AI vs HeadshotPro.
Frequently asked questions
Can ChatGPT make a professional headshot from a selfie?
Yes. In our test ChatGPT turned a kitchen selfie into a studio headshot with a navy blazer in about 50 seconds. The face stayed similar, but the hair colour shifted a little, so check the result before you use it.
Is Gemini or ChatGPT better for AI headshots?
In our one test, Gemini's result looked more polished and ChatGPT's stayed closer to the original selfie. Both changed small details. Try both with the same prompt and keep the one that still looks like you.
How much does HeadshotPro cost?
It is a one-time payment: $29 for 30 photos, $39 for 50 and $59 for 70, with team pricing from $25.35 per person (official pricing page, 7 Nov 2026).
Does HeadshotPro have a refund policy?
Its official refund page describes a full refund within 30 days. It also says your photos are deleted after 30 days and not used to train AI (read 7 Nov 2026).
Can I use an AI headshot for my passport or ID card?
No. Official documents need an unaltered photo of you. Use AI headshots only for profiles such as LinkedIn or a company website.
Does Kuponaut have a HeadshotPro discount code?
No. We have a partner link only. If you buy through it, Kuponaut may earn a commission. We only publish codes we have tested.
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Affiliate disclosure: HeadshotPro links on this page are our partner links. If you buy through them, Kuponaut may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It does not change the test results.