# ImgAuth vs Krea

> ImgAuth: Check documents for tampering and images for AI-generation signals with heatmap evidence
> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace

- ImgAuth profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/imgauth
- Krea profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/imgauth-vs-krea
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

ImgAuth and Krea are both Image & Visual AI tools. Krea scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Krea is available on iOS.

### Choose ImgAuth if

- You want a tool built for triage of invoices, receipts, certificates and claim documents, and quick whole-image AI-generation checks as one input to a human review.
- Focused on two clear tasks, document tampering and AI-generated image detection.
- Heatmaps and suspicious-region outputs give reviewers something to check, instead of a bare score.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | ImgAuth | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document fraud detection | Yes | Not listed |
| Heatmap evidence | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Image Detector | Yes | Not listed |
| Real or AI Face | Yes | Not listed |
| REST API | Yes | Not listed |
| Referral credits | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy handling | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual site | 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 | ImgAuth | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## ImgAuth strengths

- Focused on two clear tasks, document tampering and AI-generated image detection
- Heatmaps and suspicious-region outputs give reviewers something to check, instead of a bare score
- Free 3-credit trial with no card, and cancellation at any time with access until period end
- REST API for higher-volume and team workflows
- Candid limitations: outputs are described as review signals, with explicit scope boundaries

## ImgAuth limitations

- No published accuracy figures or independent benchmarks
- Not a deepfake, face-swap, liveness or identity tool, and the site's wording on face-swap detection is inconsistent
- 10 MB file limit and no free ongoing tier after the 3 trial credits
- Mobile app is only announced, with an outdated launch estimate (Q2 2025) on the site
- Operating company is named only as ImgAuth Ltd, with no team or founding details published

## 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 ImgAuth better than Krea?**

It depends on your workflow. ImgAuth is built for triage of invoices, receipts, certificates and claim documents, and quick whole-image AI-generation checks as one input to a human review. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation.

**What are the key feature differences between ImgAuth and Krea?**

ImgAuth: Check documents for tampering and images for AI-generation signals with heatmap evidence. Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace.

**Does ImgAuth or Krea have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, ImgAuth or Krea?**

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