The face-swap app that lives in Telegram.

Why "an app in Telegram" instead of a real app

Most face-swap tools want you to install their app, create an account, subscribe, and learn their editor. For one-off swaps — and especially for the kind of swap you'd do on a phone, on the spot, in a group chat — that's a lot of friction. Standin skips all of it. The "app" is a Telegram bot. The download you already did (Telegram) is the only one you need.

That choice isn't for everyone. If you specifically want to browse thousands of meme templates and edit them in a polished mobile UI, a dedicated app is the right shape. If you want a quick cinematic swap with no install, this is.

How it works

1. Open @standinmebot in Telegram and tap Start.
2. Tap /render and pick a scene from the list.
3. Send a clear selfie — even lighting, no sunglasses, looking at the camera.
4. Get the face-swapped clip back in about 2 minutes. Forward it anywhere.

What you get

• No install. You already have Telegram. The swap happens in the chat you already have open.
• No signup. No email, no password, no separate account. Your Telegram identity is your identity.
• No upload site. The selfie goes straight from your camera roll to the bot — you don't sit on someone else's web form while a progress bar pretends to load.
• No render queue. A $9 paid render returns in about 2 minutes, not "in 24 hours when the queue catches up."
• No subscription. Pay per clip. Don't use it for two months? You didn't pay for two months.
• No watermark on paid renders. First render is watermarked (free); $9+ removes it.

When you want a real app instead

If you specifically want to browse a huge library of pre-made templates — the meme-style swap, the "put me in this exact GIF" — Reface is the right pick. Its library is the largest in the category and the mobile app is built around browsing. Standin doesn't compete on library size; it competes on the no-install, cinematic moment.

How much it costs

Other ways to use Standin

Common questions

What is the best face swap app?

It depends what you want. Reface has the largest template library. Wombo is the strongest lip-sync tool. Standin is the no-install option for cinematic face-swap video.

Is Standin a real app?

Standin is a Telegram bot. You open @standinmebot in Telegram and the swap happens in the chat. No new download.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Standin uses your Telegram identity — no email, no password, no separate login.

How much does it cost?

First render free (watermarked). Paid from $9. No subscription.

Is it better than a dedicated face-swap app?

For a single cinematic swap with no install, yes. For browsing thousands of meme templates, a dedicated app like Reface is still the right shape.