Comparison
CarShots vs LESA
LESA is video first: walkaround videos with a human voiceover, shot in its DVI app, with photo capture and AI backgrounds sold as add-ons. CarShots is photos first, with a short walkaround video made from the same shots.
The short answer
LESA is a good fit if you want a walkaround video with a human voiceover on every vehicle, shot by your team or a lot service company in LESA's DVI app. CarShots is built for dealers who want studio-quality photos from a phone with no hardware, for a flat monthly price.
CarShots vs LESA at a glance
LESA (I Do Stream LLC dba LESA Video Solutions, Tolland, Connecticut) sells vehicle video merchandising to car dealers: HD walkaround videos with voiceover shot in its Dealer Video Inventory (DVI) app, Ultra 360 Spin, and add-ons such as photo capture and AI background replacement. It also sells Dealer Video Suite, a personalized video app for sales and BDC teams.
| Compared on | CarShots | LESA |
|---|---|---|
| How photos are captured | Your own phone, in the browser or the iOS app, with on-screen guides for each angle | Dealer staff or a lot service shoot in the DVI phone app Source |
| Turnaround | About 20 seconds a photo | Videos on site within 2 hours; photos immediately, per LESA Source |
| Background options | 20 curated studio, showroom, outdoor and scenic backdrops | AI background replacement; library or dealer's own image; logo option Source |
| Video | A 15-second 360° walkaround video with voiceover and music | HD walkaround videos with human voiceover, shot in DVI app Source |
| 360 spins | No interactive spin; the walkaround video circles the car | Ultra 360 Spin, exterior and interior, extracted from walkaround video Source |
| License plate blur | Not automatic; hide a plate with a one-line photo edit | Not published |
| Integrations | A CSV or XML inventory feed, or SFTP upload, for your website or DMS; or download the whole car as a zip | Syndicates to website, Cars.com, Autotrader, YouTube, Facebook Source |
| Pricing | $50 a month for 333 photos (about 15¢ a photo); $10 for 67 more | Packages not priced publicly; add-ons listed, e.g. backgrounds $1 per photo Source |
| Contract | Month to month; cancel anytime | Not published |
| Free trial | 7 days with 20 photos and a 360° video (card required) | Free trial listed for DVS sales-video app; none published for DVI Source |
LESA facts checked October 20, 2026 from LESA's own website, pricing page and terms; each links to its source. Prices are as published, in the company's own currency. Spotted something out of date? Email us.
What is LESA Automotive?
If you searched for LESA Automotive, you're looking for LESA Video Solutions (I Do Stream LLC), the dealer video company at lesautomotive.com, based in Tolland, Connecticut. Its core product is the Dealer Video Inventory (DVI) app, where your staff or a lot service company shoot HD walkaround videos with a human voiceover. It also offers Ultra 360 Spin, and sells photo capture and AI background replacement as add-ons. A separate product, Dealer Video Suite, is a personalized video app for sales and BDC teams.
CarShots starts from photos instead. Your team shoots each angle on a phone, every photo comes back on a clean backdrop in about 20 seconds, and the same photos become a 15-second walkaround video.
How much do LESA add-ons cost?
LESA doesn't publish its package prices, but its Video Apps page lists add-ons. These are the ones that touch photos and video, as listed on October 20, 2026. Where LESA doesn't state a unit, neither do we.
| LESA add-on | Price | Unit as listed |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Capture in DVI | $99 | Not stated |
| Photo Background Enhancements | $1 | Per photo |
| Premium Backgrounding | $599 | Up to 1,000 images, plus $100 per additional 1,000 |
| Blurred Video Backgrounding | $199 | Not stated |
| AI Feature Labels | $249 | Not stated |
| Spanish Voiceover | $299 | Not stated |
| Facebook Marketplace Postings | $599 | Not stated |
Source: LESA Video Apps. For comparison, CarShots is $50 a month for 333 photos with the backdrop included; see CarShots pricing.
Walkaround video first or photos first?
LESA's model suits stores that want a narrated video on every car: someone walks the car with the DVI app, and LESA syndicates the video to your site and listing sites. Photos and backgrounds sit on top as extras.
CarShots suits stores where the photos are the problem: cars shot against the lot, with a different look on every listing. Guided angles and one backdrop on every car fix that, and the walkaround video comes from the same shots. See the examples and walkaround videos.
Why dealers switch from LESA
Backdrops included, not an add-on
LESA lists Photo Background Enhancements as an add-on at $1 per photo. CarShots is about 15¢ a photo, and every photo comes back on a clean backdrop.
A published price
LESA doesn't publish its package prices. CarShots is $50 a month for 333 photos, and 67 more cost $10 anytime.
Nothing extra to film
CarShots makes a 15-second walkaround video with voiceover and music from the car's photos, so one photo shoot covers both.
When LESA may be the better choice
LESA may suit you better if:
- You want a human voiceover on every walkaround. LESA's HD walkaround videos are shot in its DVI app with human voiceover.
- You want a 360 spin as well as video. LESA's Ultra 360 Spin covers the exterior and interior, extracted from the walkaround video; CarShots doesn't make spins.
- You want video syndicated for you. LESA syndicates to your website, Cars.com, Autotrader, YouTube and Facebook; CarShots offers a CSV or XML inventory feed, or SFTP upload, for your website or DMS, but no direct integration.
How to switch
No install and no contract to sign. See pricing.
- 1
Try one car
Upload a photo of a car on your lot and pick a backdrop. No signup, no sales call.
- 2
Start the trial
7 days with 20 photos and a 360° video, enough to shoot your next arrivals from every angle.
- 3
Shoot new arrivals
Your team uses the guided shot list on the phones they already carry. Nothing to install on the lot.
- 4
Post the photos
Download one photo or the whole car as a zip and upload it where you post today.
FAQ
Is CarShots cheaper than LESA?
LESA doesn't publish its package prices, so the total depends on your quote. It does list add-ons: Photo Capture in DVI at $99, Photo Background Enhancements at $1 per photo, and Premium Backgrounding at $599 for up to 1,000 images. CarShots is $50 a month for 333 photos, about 15¢ a photo, with the backdrop included.
Does LESA have a free trial?
LESA lists a free trial for its Dealer Video Suite (DVS) sales-video app, but doesn't publish one for its Dealer Video Inventory (DVI) walkaround app. CarShots has a 7-day trial with 20 photos and a 360° video (a card is required), and you can try a photo of your own car without signing up.
Can I use CarShots with my website provider?
Yes. CarShots gives you a CSV or XML inventory feed, or sends it by SFTP upload, so your website provider or DMS can pick up the photos and walkaround videos. There's no API or direct integration, and you can still download one photo or the whole car as a zip. LESA syndicates to your website, Cars.com, Autotrader, YouTube and Facebook.
Does LESA do photos too?
Yes, as add-ons. LESA lists Photo Capture in DVI at $99 and Photo Background Enhancements at $1 per photo, with a background library or your own image and a logo option. In CarShots, photos are the core product: guided angles, 20 curated backdrops and edits in plain words.
Does LESA use a human voiceover?
Yes. LESA's HD walkaround videos are shot in the DVI app with a human voiceover, and Spanish voiceover is a listed add-on. CarShots' 15-second walkaround comes with voiceover and music.
Sources
Last verified October 20, 2026.
- LESA homepagelesautomotive.com
- LESA Video Apps: packages, features and add-on priceslesautomotive.com
- LESA AI Background Enhancementlesautomotive.com
- LESA Ultra 360 Spinlesautomotive.com
- LESA Dealer Video Suitelesautomotive.com
- LESA DVS free trial sign-uplesautomotive.com
- About LESAlesautomotive.com
- Dealer Video Inventory on the Apple App Storeapps.apple.com
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