Loura AI vs Krea
Krea offers one of the widest model choices, real-time generation and custom style training. Loura AI is a smaller, simpler studio with a lower entry price. Here is how they compare.
Side by side
Prices checked on October 14, 2026 on each service's pricing page, in US dollars before tax. Krea's current prices
| Feature | Loura AI | Krea |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | 5 free credits at sign-up; background removal, 4K upscaling and image to prompt free 3 times a day without an account | 100 compute units a day, refilled daily, with limited model access |
| Paid plans | Plans from $9 to $25 a month (1,000 to 4,500 credits); 20% off yearly; free 5-day Starter trial with 200 credits (card required, then $9/month unless cancelled) | Pro $35/month, or $21 billed yearly (20,000 units); Max $105/month, or $63 billed yearly (60,000 units); Business $200/month, or $160 billed yearly |
| Unused credits | Plan credits reset at each renewal; welcome, trial and referral credits never expire | Monthly units on plans; one-time compute packs last 90 days |
| Models | 18 models, including Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.5, Veo 3.1, Kling 3, Nano Banana 2.1, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5 | One of the widest lists: Krea, Flux, Nano Banana, GPT Image, Ideogram, Recraft; Kling, Veo 3.1, Seedance, Runway, Wan, Hailuo and more |
| Stand-out features | Cost shown before every generation, automatic refunds when one fails, ready-to-use prompts, site in English and French | Real-time generation, LoRA training (custom styles), upscaling up to 22K, 3D and lip-sync models |
Which one should you choose?
- You create on a budget: plans start at $9 a month and you can cancel anytime.
- You want the models that matter (Seedance, Veo, Kling, Nano Banana, GPT Image) in one place, on one balance.
- You want to try first: free credits at sign-up, and free photo tools without an account.
- You want the widest choice of models in one place.
- You train custom styles (LoRAs) or work on a real-time canvas.
- You need very large upscales for print.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loura AI cheaper than Krea?
To start, yes: Loura AI has plans from $9 a month, with a free 5-day Starter trial that renews at $9 a month unless you cancel, while Krea Pro is $35 a month ($21 billed yearly). Krea's Pro plan includes many more credits, so heavy users may get more for their money there.
Does Krea have a free plan?
Yes: 100 compute units a day, refilled daily, with limited model access. Loura AI gives new accounts free credits, and its background remover, 4K upscaler and image to prompt are free a few times a day without an account.
What does Krea do that Loura AI does not?
Krea has real-time generation, custom style training (LoRAs), 3D and lip-sync models, and many more models overall. Loura AI keeps to a shorter list of leading image and video models.
Try Loura AI
5 free credits at sign-up; background removal, 4K upscaling and image to prompt free 3 times a day without an account.