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Krea
Krea combines image, video, 3D, editing, upscaling, model training, and workflow tools in one creative workspace for artists, designers, and content teams.
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krea.ai·Free + paid plans·Checked 2026-08-27
›What is Krea?
Krea is a web-based creative AI suite for generating and editing images and videos, creating 3D assets, and enhancing visual media. Its Realtime canvas updates images as users type or draw, while its model library supports image, video, audio, and 3D workflows. Users can also train LoRAs, build node-based workflows, and create reusable apps.
›What are the pros and cons of Krea?
Strengths
Combines image, video, audio, 3D, editing, and upscaling tools in one interface
Realtime generation supports rapid visual iteration while sketching or prompting
LoRA training can help maintain consistency for characters and brand assets across image and video
Supports multiple third-party and in-house models through one workspace and credit pool
Trade-offs
Heavy video generations can consume credits quickly, and even Max users may hit usage caps
The Realtime preview model can differ from the final rendering model, so previews may not accurately predict final results
New provider features can arrive on Krea weeks after their native launches
›What are Krea’s key features?
Generate images with Krea 2 and other supported image models
Generate videos from text, images, start and end frames, and tagged references
Create and modify images on a Realtime canvas as prompts or sketches change
Upscale images to 22K on paid plans and apply AI image or video enhancements
Train image and video LoRAs for recurring styles, characters, or brand assets
Build model workflows and reusable apps with Krea Nodes and App Builder
›What are the best use cases for Krea?
Iterating on concept art, product shots, and design directions with Realtime generation
Producing cinematic clips, product ads, and animated images from text or reference media
Creating consistent characters, styles, and brand assets through LoRA training
Upscaling images for large-format or high-resolution delivery
Building repeatable creative pipelines with node workflows and reusable apps
›What is the pricing for Krea?
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Includes limited daily compute units, basic features, community support, Krea 2, and limited LoRA training and upscaling. |
| Basic | $10/month | Includes 5,000 monthly units, selected video models, LoRA training, image upscaling up to 22K, commercial use, and unlimited relaxed generations on supported in-house models. |
| Pro | $35/month | Includes 20,000 monthly units, all video models, LoRA training, image upscaling up to 22K, commercial use, and higher image and video concurrency. |
| Max | $60/month | Provides 54,000 monthly units with the highest credit allocation and concurrency. |
The pricing page states that yearly plans save 40%. Paid plans include commercial licensing and allow additional compute-unit purchases.
Checked 2026-08-27 · source
›Who is Krea best for?
artistsRealtime generation and style-focused image tools suit artists who need to explore visual directions quickly.
designersDesigners can use the canvas, image editing, upscaling, references, and reusable workflows in one workspace.
content creatorsVideo models, motion transfer, image animation, and commercial licensing support production of social, marketing, and product media.
small teamSmall creative teams can consolidate several model-specific tools into one interface with shared assets and workflows.
Not for
- Buyers who need predictable high-volume video production should account for credit consumption and plan limits.
- Teams that require every new model or provider feature immediately may prefer using providers directly.
- Users who need final renders to match a live preview closely may find the Realtime and final-model differences limiting.
›What are the best Krea alternatives?
Hailuo AI Video GeneratorChoose this instead if your work is centered on turning static images into videos.→
OpenArtChoose this instead if training your own image models is the main requirement.→
Smart UpscalerChoose this instead if your primary task is increasing image resolution rather than generating or editing media.→
ModiFace→