Imaginode vs Artlist: a stock library's AI generator or a pay-per-cent canvas
Artlist sells its AI generator by subscription from $19.99 a month. Imaginode, an Artlist alternative, prices each generation by the cent, no subscription.
Competitor data verified on September 26, 2026
Frank HoubreFounder of Imaginode
Recorded at Artlist on September 26, 2026
- AI Starter : $19.99/month16,500 credits/month
- AI Core : $39.99/month40,000 credits/month
- AI Creator : $69.99/month80,000 credits/month
Our pricing, same day
- Starter : $17/month900 credits/month
- Creator : $55/month3,100 credits/month
- Studio : $188/month10,500 credits/month
Artlist made its name with licensed music and stock footage, and now sells a separate AI generator: image, video, voiceover, avatars, lip sync, dubbing and music through Google's Lyria 3. It advertises more than 100 models, including GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5.0, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.0 and Sora 2 Pro, with ElevenLabs for voice.
The AI plans are monthly and priced in dollars: AI Starter at $19.99 for 16,500 credits, AI Core at $39.99 for 40,000, AI Creator at $69.99 for 80,000, with roughly 40% off on annual billing. Artlist translates Starter into 'up to 1,650 images or 103 videos' and adds unlimited generations on selected models from Core upward. The cost of each individual model is not listed on the pricing page.
Imaginode shares many of those models but sells them differently: 100+ models available from the first plan at $17 excl. tax, or a top-up from $7 with no subscription, a price shown on the Generate button, and a node canvas where image, video shot, voice and music stay connected. For a one-off project, the calculator gives the exact cost before you even sign up.
Entry price
Artlist
AI Starter $19.99/month (16,500 credits), $11.99/month billed annually
Imaginode
$17 excl. tax per month (900 credits) or a top-up from $7 with no subscription
Billing
Artlist
Monthly or annual subscription, credits shared across tools, unlimited on selected models from AI Core
Imaginode
1 credit ≈ $0.012, top-up credits never expire, price shown before every generation
Models
Artlist
100+ advertised: GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.0, Sora 2 Pro, ElevenLabs, Lyria 3
Imaginode
100+ models: Nano Banana, GPT Image, Flux 2, Kling, Seedance, Veo 3.1, ElevenLabs, 38 LLMs, 3D
Cost per generation
Artlist
Not published per model; 'up to 1,650 images or 103 videos' for 16,500 credits on Starter
Imaginode
Nano Banana 6 credits, Kling 2.5 Turbo 5 s 26 credits, Seedance 2.0 5 s 60 credits
Getting started
Artlist
A few free generations to sample (voice, images, one video, music)
Imaginode
15 free credits at sign-up, no card required, about 3 images
Stock library
Artlist
Licensed music, sound effects and footage, sold in Artlist's other plans
Imaginode
None: everything is generated
Workflow
Artlist
Separate tools per media type
Imaginode
Node canvas, built-in assistant, [MCP server](/mcp) to generate from ChatGPT or Claude
Failed generation
Artlist
Not disclosed
Imaginode
Credits refunded automatically
Artlist pricing checked on 26 September 2026 on artlist.io/pricing, in US dollars excluding VAT and local taxes, monthly (annual prices shown per month separately). Check the official site.
When to choose Artlist
- You already pay Artlist for music and footage: adding AI with the same vendor keeps billing and licensing in one place.
- You want AI avatars and dubbing in the same plan: Imaginode has no presenter avatars and no automatic dubbing.
- You generate heavily on the models covered by unlimited use on AI Core or AI Creator.
When to choose Imaginode
- You do not want a subscription for a few projects a year: a $7 top-up is enough, and it never expires.
- You want the exact price of a generation before you run it, model by model.
- You chain image, video, voice and music in one project that you keep and rerun.
- You also want LLMs and 3D (Trellis 2, Tripo 2.5) on the same balance.
- You prefer one published price per generation, shown before you click.
Frequently asked questions
Is Imaginode a good Artlist alternative?
For AI generation, yes: both offer 100+ models, often the same ones, and Imaginode works without a subscription and shows the price of each generation. For licensed music and stock footage, no: Imaginode has no library.
How much does an AI video cost on Artlist?
Artlist does not publish per-model costs on its pricing page. It quotes up to 103 videos a month from AI Starter's 16,500 credits, depending on the model. On Imaginode, a 5-second Kling 2.5 Turbo clip costs 26 credits, about $0.31.
Do Artlist AI plans include the music library?
The pricing page checked on 26 September 2026 lists the AI plans separately, with credits dedicated to generation. Check with Artlist what each offer covers before you choose.
Can Imaginode make music?
Yes, with [ElevenLabs Music](/models/eleven-music) at 84 credits for a one-minute song, lyrics included, and the [song template](/tools/creer-une-chanson-ia).
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