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Looking for an Arcads API?
Last updated: May 2026
Arcads does not offer a public REST API — there's no developer plan, no SDK, no CLI, and no MCP server. If you want to generate UGC ads programmatically, agent-media is the API-first alternative. REST, TypeScript and Python SDKs, a 30-command CLI, and an MCP server for Claude Code, all on the $39 Creator plan. Try agent-media free.
What you'd get from an Arcads API (if it existed)
| Capability | Arcads | agent-media |
|---|---|---|
| Public REST API | No | Yes ($39 Creator) |
| TypeScript SDK | No | Yes (@agentmedia/sdk) |
| Python SDK | No | Yes (agent-media on PyPI) |
| Native CLI | No | Yes (30 commands) |
| MCP server (Claude Code) | No | Yes |
| Webhooks | No | Yes (HTTPS callback) |
| OpenAPI spec | No | Yes |
| Programmatic ad generation | No (browser only) | Yes |
| Actor library | 1,000+ | 200+ |
| Lowest plan | starts around $110/mo (no API) | $39/mo (API included) |
What the agent-media API actually does
One REST call. Actor + script in. Finished MP4 with subtitles and B-roll out.
curl -X POST https://api.agent-media.ai/v1/generate/ugc_video \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AGENT_MEDIA_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"actor_slug": "sofia",
"script": "Try this AI tool that builds your UGC ads in seconds.",
"target_duration": 10,
"subtitle_style": "hormozi"
}'Same call with the TypeScript SDK, Python SDK, CLI, or MCP server.
Use cases that need an API
Spreadsheet-driven ad batches
Generate 100 ad variants from a CSV of product copy. Arcads requires manually clicking through each. agent-media: one CLI loop.
CI/CD ad refreshes
Re-render ads weekly when product copy changes. Arcads has no automation. agent-media: GitHub Action calls our API on a schedule.
AI-agent generation
Have Claude or GPT write 10 hooks and pipe each through the API. With Arcads, your agent can't — there's nothing for it to call.
In-product video generation
Let your customers click "make a UGC ad of this" in your dashboard. Arcads can't white-label; agent-media can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcads have an API?
No. Arcads does not offer a public REST API, SDK, CLI, or MCP server. All workflows run through their browser dashboard. agent-media is the API-first alternative.
Is there an Arcads API alternative I can use today?
Yes — agent-media's UGC video API is production-grade, GA, and on the $39 Creator plan. REST plus TypeScript / Python SDKs, a 30-command CLI, and an MCP server.
How much does an Arcads-style API cost?
With agent-media: $39/month for full API access including the SDKs, CLI, and MCP server. Pay-as-you-go credits also available — they never expire.
Will Arcads ship an API?
We don't know. There's no public roadmap or developer docs. If you need an API today, agent-media is shipping; betting on a future Arcads API would block your roadmap.
Are agent-media's actors comparable to Arcads?
agent-media has 200+ AI actors covering diverse demographics, ages, and locations. Arcads claims 1,000+. If raw actor count matters most to you, Arcads leads on breadth; if API access matters at all, agent-media is the only choice.
Can I generate ads at scale with the agent-media API?
Yes. The API is built for batch and pipeline workloads — submit many jobs in parallel and consume credits as they render. Higher monthly credit allocations are available on Pro Plus and enterprise plans.