Imaginode vs Fotor: online retouching or multi-model generation
Fotor is an online editor whose AI credits roll over up to five months. Imaginode is a generation canvas whose purchased credits never expire. Honest, dated comparison.
Competitor data verified on August 20, 2026
Frank HoubreFounder of Imaginode
Our pricing, same day
- Starter : $17/month900 credits/month
- Creator : $55/month3,100 credits/month
- Studio : $188/month10,500 credits/month
Fotor is a classic online image editor with AI features added: generation, cutouts, upscaling, portrait retouching. Its appeal is versatility at a modest price.
The pricing reads clearly: Basic free with six starter credits, Pro at $12.99 a month or $8.99 annually, Pro+ at $19.99. A good point: plan credits roll over for up to five months while the subscription runs, and purchased credits are valid two years. The Pro plan advertises up to 500 generations a month at 2048 by 2048.
Imaginode does no classic editing: it generates, with 48 models selectable at every step and a price shown before the click. Purchased credits never expire, with no active-subscription condition.
Job
Fotor
Online image editing with AI features
Imaginode
Multi-model image and video generation
Price
Fotor
Basic free (6 credits), Pro $12.99/month ($8.99 annually), Pro+ $19.99
Imaginode
$17 excl. tax per month (900 credits) or a top-up from $7 with no subscription
Credit lifetime
Fotor
Rollover up to 5 months while subscribed, purchased credits valid 2 years
Imaginode
Purchased credits never expire, with no subscription condition
Resolution
Fotor
Up to 2048 by 2048 on the Pro plan
Imaginode
Depends on the model, up to 4K in video
Models
Fotor
Built-in models, not finely selectable
Imaginode
48 models, chosen at every generation
Generative video
Fotor
Marginal
Imaginode
Ten video models, generated audio on nine
Failed generation
Fotor
Credits consumed
Imaginode
Credits refunded automatically
Fotor pricing checked on 20 August 2026 against consistent third-party records. Prices in US dollars, excluding tax. Check fotor.com.
When to choose Fotor
- You want a full, cheap editor with a bit of AI on top.
- You retouch portraits and existing photos more often than you generate.
- You value the five month credit rollover.
When to choose Imaginode
- You generate more than you retouch.
- You want to choose your model at every step.
- You want purchased credits that stay even without an active subscription.
- You need generative video.
- You want the price before the click and a refund on failure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fotor generate video?
Marginally: its core is image editing and the associated AI features.
What happens to my Fotor credits if I cancel?
The five month rollover applies while the subscription runs. Credits bought as packs stay valid for two years.
And at Imaginode?
Purchased credits stay yours, with or without an active plan. Only monthly plan credits are tied to the month you paid for.
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