# Cinel AI vs Krea

> Cinel AI: Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace
> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace

- Cinel AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cinel-ai
- Krea profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/cinel-ai-vs-krea
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Cinel AI and Krea are both Image & Visual AI tools. Krea scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.5 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Krea is available on iOS and offers an API.

### Choose Cinel AI if

- You want a tool built for trying several image and video models from one account and paying per generation with credits that do not expire.
- Wide model selection spanning OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kling, MiniMax, Alibaba and xAI models in one account.
- Credits never expire and are priced per generation, with the cost displayed before running.

### Choose Krea if

- You want a tool built for Real-time visual ideation.
- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models.
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account.

## Pricing

| | Cinel AI | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Cinel AI | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Many models in one place | Yes | Not listed |
| Text to image and image to image | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editing tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Text to video and image to video | Yes | Not listed |
| Prompt library and templates | Yes | Not listed |
| Cost shown before generation | Yes | Not listed |
| No-login free images | Yes | Not listed |
| Content policy | Yes | Not listed |
| Real-time generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model image and video generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Upscaler and enhancer | Not listed | Yes |
| Image editor | Not listed | Yes |
| LoRA training | Not listed | Yes |
| Krea Nodes and App Builder | Not listed | Yes |
| 3D and lip sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Plugins and API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Cinel AI | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Cinel AI strengths

- Wide model selection spanning OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kling, MiniMax, Alibaba and xAI models in one account
- Credits never expire and are priced per generation, with the cost displayed before running
- Free tier available, including some image generation without signing in
- Includes editing tools (background remover, upscaler, uncrop) alongside generation
- Published acceptable-use policy, moderation process and refund terms

## Cinel AI limitations

- No named legal entity or company details on the site; the Terms point to the checkout page for the provider
- No public API or mobile app
- Free outputs on free models are watermarked, and the "unlimited" claim applies only to specific free models
- Premium models can be expensive in credits, for example Veo 3.1 Pro from 1,072 Gold against a 600 Gold Basic pack
- Site copy is inconsistent in places, such as reference-image limits differing between the pricing page and the FAQ

## Krea strengths

- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account
- Real-time generation and upscaling up to 22K
- LoRA training and node-based workflows for repeatable pipelines
- Plugins for Photoshop, Adobe video tools, DaVinci Resolve and Blender, plus an API

## Krea limitations

- Compute units run out at different rates per model, so costs for video and premium models are hard to predict
- Basic, Pro and Max units do not roll over
- Commercial license is not included on the Free plan
- No official Android app was found

## FAQ

**Is Cinel AI better than Krea?**

It depends on your workflow. Cinel AI is built for trying several image and video models from one account and paying per generation with credits that do not expire. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation.

**What are the key feature differences between Cinel AI and Krea?**

Cinel AI: Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace. Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace.

**Does Cinel AI or Krea have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Cinel AI is freemium and Krea is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Cinel AI or Krea?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.