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Krea

AI suite to generate, edit and enhance images, video and 3D models in real time

4.5FreemiumImageVideoCoding

Price: From $9/month (Basic plan). Free plan available with 100 daily compute units. Paid plans: Basic $9, Pro $35, Max $105, Business $200, Enterprise custom.
Platforms: Web · iOS · Android
Free plan: yes
API available: yes
Open source: yes
Available in Spanish: yes
No watermark: yes

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What is Krea?

Krea is an all-in-one creative AI platform for generating, editing and enhancing images, video and 3D assets using state-of-the-art models. It includes real-time generation, upscaling up to 22K, custom LoRA model training and generative editing. Perfect for designers, creators, agencies and teams that need several creative capabilities under one subscription, without juggling multiple specialised tools.

Pros

  • Real-time generation with under 50ms latency, so you see changes instantly as you type
  • Complete integrated suite: images, video, 3D, 22K upscaling, generative editing and LoRA training in one subscription
  • Access to 64+ models including Flux, Ideogram, Kling, Runway, Veo 3 and its own open-source Krea 2 model
  • Minimal, intuitive interface that needs no tutorials, approachable for beginners and professionals alike

Cons

  • The compute-unit system can be confusing for users who would rather not calculate cost per generation
  • Less mature API than alternatives such as Replicate or Stability AI, with limited docs for production integrations
  • The free plan has limited access to video models and premium features; a subscription is needed for the full toolset

What Krea is like in practice

Where it stands out

It generates in real time: move a stroke or change a word and the image responds instantly, instead of writing, waiting and discarding. For exploring an idea you have not pinned down — or iterating with a client watching — that immediacy shortens entire meetings. It also enhances and upscales material you already have.

Where it falls short

It is a platform on top of other people's models, so its quality depends on which ones it has available at any moment and the newest will not always be there. For a single impeccable final image, the aesthetics specialists go further. Its ground is the process, not the definitive piece.

How its pricing works

There is free use with daily limits, enough to test the real-time flow, which is what needs testing. Paid plans raise generations and remove waiting. As with so many image tools, the real limit is not the price but how many generations you discard before hitting the right one.

Is Krea right for you?

Yes, if…

You want a single subscription covering image, video, 3D and upscaling, with access to several flagship models. Real-time generation helps a lot when you are exploring ideas.

No, if…

You only need to generate images: you will pay for features you do not use. And if you plan to integrate it in production, its API is less mature than Replicate's or Stability's.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use images generated with Krea commercially?

Yes, from the Basic plan upwards you get a commercial use licence. Free plans require an upgrade for commercial rights.

Does Krea watermark generated images?

No. Output generated by paying subscribers has no watermark and can be used for any commercial purpose.

Can I train a custom model on my own images?

Yes, from the Basic plan you can train LoRAs (custom models) with 10-50 images. Higher plans allow more images and unlimited training.

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