Imaginode vs ImagineArt: two multi-model catalogues, two rules
An alternative to ImagineArt where top-up credits never expire: the price is on the button and failed generations are refunded. Dated, sourced comparison.
Competitor data verified on August 20, 2026
Frank HoubreFounder of Imaginode
Recorded at ImagineArt on August 20, 2026
- Free : Free100 credits/day
- Basic : $9/month3,000 credits/month
- Standard : $30/month
- Ultimate : $50/month
- Creator : $250/month
Our pricing, same day
- Starter : $17/month900 credits/month
- Creator : $55/month3,100 credits/month
- Studio : $188/month10,500 credits/month
ImagineArt and Imaginode look alike in principle: a multi-model catalogue, one currency for image, video and voice, and workflows. So this comparison is more useful line by line than in slogans.
ImagineArt starts at $9 a month for 3,000 credits, with Standard at $30, Ultimate at $50 and Creator at $250. The free plan hands out 100 credits refreshed every 24 hours. Plan credits expire at the end of each month.
Imaginode starts at $17 excl. tax for 900 credits, or $7 as a top-up with no subscription, and purchased credits never expire. The exact price of each generation is shown before the click and failures are refunded.
Entry price
ImagineArt
Free 100 credits every 24 h, then Basic at $9/month (3,000 credits)
Imaginode
$17 excl. tax per month (900 credits) or a top-up from $7 with no subscription
Credit lifetime
ImagineArt
Monthly credits expire at month end
Imaginode
Purchased credits never expire, monthly credits last the paid month
Catalogue scope
ImagineArt
Image, video, music and voice in one currency
Imaginode
Image, video, music, text and voice in one currency, 100+ models
Workflows
ImagineArt
AI Workflows and custom model training
Imaginode
Reusable node canvas, no custom training
Cost transparency
ImagineArt
Cost varies by model, detailed in the documentation
Imaginode
Price shown on the button before every generation
Failed generation
ImagineArt
Credits consumed
Imaginode
Credits refunded automatically
Music
ImagineArt
Included in the catalogue
Imaginode
Included: ElevenLabs Music in the catalogue, same currency
ImagineArt pricing checked on 20 August 2026 on imagine.art and against third-party records. Prices in US dollars, excluding tax.
When to choose ImagineArt
- You train custom models on your own style.
- The free plan refreshed every 24 hours already covers your usage.
When to choose Imaginode
- You want credits that stay yours, including after a month without production.
- You want a price on the button rather than a table to consult.
- You want an automatic refund when a generation fails.
- You produce precise commercial visuals: see the tool pages.
- You want to compare costs model by model with the calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Do both offer the same models?
The catalogues overlap heavily on public models, Flux and Seedream for example. Differences are about which versions are exposed and which settings are available.
Which is cheaper?
On steady monthly use the lists are close. On irregular use the absence of expiry changes everything: an unspent Imaginode credit stays usable.
Does ImagineArt do music?
Yes, music generation is part of its catalogue. Imaginode offers it too, with ElevenLabs Music, billed in credits like everything else and priced before the click.
Is Imaginode a good alternative to ImagineArt?
Yes if you want credits that survive a month without production, a price on the button and an automatic refund on failure. If you train custom models on your own style, or the free plan refreshed every 24 hours already covers you, ImagineArt is the simpler choice.
Sources
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