# Krea

> Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace

- Category: [Image & Visual AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/image-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://www.krea.ai
- Platforms: Web, iOS, API
- API: available
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: KREA.AI, Inc., San Francisco, CA
- Last updated: 2026-10-20
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea

## Overview

Krea is a web-based creative platform for generating, editing and enhancing images, video and 3D assets. It gives access to Krea's own image models (Krea 1, 2 and 3) alongside third-party models such as Flux, Nano Banana, Veo, Kling, Hailuo, Wan, Seedance and GPT Image. Tools include real-time image generation that updates while you type or draw, upscaling up to 22K, background removal, an image editor, text-to-video, motion transfer, video upscaling, and text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation.

## Key features

- Real-time generation
- Multi-model image and video generation
- Upscaler and enhancer
- Image editor
- LoRA training
- Krea Nodes and App Builder
- 3D and lip sync
- Plugins and API

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): 100 compute units per day, no credit card required
- **Basic** ($9/month): 5,000 compute units per month
- **Pro** ($35/month): 20,000 compute units per month
- **Max** ($105/month): 60,000 compute units per month
- **Business** ($200/month): 80,000 compute units per month for a team of up to 50 members
- **Enterprise** (Custom): Custom compute packages and seat counts

## Best for

- Real-time visual ideation
- Upscaling and enhancing images
- Trying many image and video models in one place
- Training custom LoRA styles
- Team creative workflows

## Who uses it

- Designers
- Digital artists
- Marketing and creative teams
- Game and 3D artists
- Video creators
- Agencies and studios

## 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

## 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

## Not recommended for

- Long-form text writing
- Users who need unlimited generation on a small budget

## Integrations

- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Blender
- ChatGPT
- Slack
- MCP

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Real-time Generation: 9/10
- Image Quality & Model Choice: 8.7/10
- Upscaling & Enhancement: 8.8/10
- Video Generation: 8/10
- Pricing Clarity: 7.2/10

## Alternatives

- [Artgen](https://finderatlas.com/tools/artgen-image-to-pixel-art): Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/artgen-image-to-pixel-art-vs-krea))
- [FLUX by Black Forest Labs](https://finderatlas.com/tools/flux-ai): Image and video generation models with a pay-per-use API and open weights ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/flux-ai-vs-krea))
- [Cinel AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/cinel-ai): Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/cinel-ai-vs-krea))
- [Adobe Firefly](https://finderatlas.com/tools/adobe-firefly): Generate images, video, audio and vectors with Adobe models and partner models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/adobe-firefly-vs-krea))
- [Vivify](https://finderatlas.com/tools/vivify): AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/krea-vs-vivify))
- [Dreamina](https://finderatlas.com/tools/dreamina): Generate images, videos and talking avatars from prompts with Seedream and Seedance models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/dreamina-vs-krea))
- [FLORA](https://finderatlas.com/tools/flora): Infinite AI canvas that puts image, video and text models in one creative workspace ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/flora-vs-krea))
- [Leonardo AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/leonardo-ai): AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/krea-vs-leonardo-ai))

## Recent updates

- 2025-04-07: TechCrunch reported about $83 million raised in total, including a $47 million Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures,...

## FAQ

**Is Krea free to use?**

Yes. The Free plan costs $0, needs no credit card and refills 100 compute units each day. Paid plans start at $9 per month for Basic.

**How do compute units work?**

Each generation uses compute units, and the cost depends on the model. For example, Krea lists about 112 Nano Banana 2 images or 15 Seedance 2.0 Fast videos for the 5,000 units in Basic. On Basic, Pro and Max, units do not roll over to the next month.

**Do I get a commercial license?**

Basic, Pro, Max, Business and Enterprise plans include a commercial license for generated content, according to the pricing FAQ.

**Does Krea have an API?**

Yes. The API provides REST endpoints with asynchronous jobs and webhooks for models available in Krea, authenticated with a bearer token created in your account settings. Krea also offers an MCP server.

**Does Krea have a mobile app?**

Yes. Krea has an iOS app for iPhone and iPad that syncs projects with the web version. No official Android app was found.

**Can I train my own style?**

Yes. Krea supports LoRA training on your own images, up to 50 images on Free, Basic and Pro and up to 2,000 on Max and Business.