Imaginode vs Pollo AI: an aggregator on subscription or a canvas per shot
An alternative to Pollo AI without a $15 plan: the big video models per generation, in a node canvas, with free credits and no watermark. Dated comparison.
Competitor data verified on August 20, 2026
Frank HoubreFounder of Imaginode
Recorded at Pollo AI on August 20, 2026
- Free : Free20 credits/month
- Lite : $15/month300 credits/month
- Pro : $29/month800 credits/month
Our pricing, same day
- Starter : $17/month900 credits/month
- Creator : $55/month3,100 credits/month
- Studio : $188/month10,500 credits/month
Pollo AI starts from the same place as Imaginode: train no models of its own and give access to the best ones behind a single interface. It is a good idea, and they execute it well.
The differences start at the till. Pollo sells a subscription: free with 20 watermarked credits, Lite at $15 a month for 300 credits, Pro at $29 for 800, up to agency tiers past 50,000 credits. Monthly credits do not roll over, extra purchased credits never expire.
Imaginode asks for no subscription: a 300 credit top-up costs $7, purchased credits stay, and every generation shows its price on the button. The second difference is the interface: a node canvas rather than one form per model.
Entry price
Pollo AI
Free 20 watermarked credits, Lite $15/month (300 credits), Pro $29 (800 credits)
Imaginode
$17 excl. tax per month (900 credits) or a top-up from $7 with no subscription
Watermark
Pollo AI
On the free tier
Imaginode
Never, including on the 15 trial credits
Cost of a clip
Pollo AI
About 10 credits for 5 seconds on standard generation
Imaginode
26 credits for 5 s on Kling 720p, price shown before the click
Models
Pollo AI
Aggregation of third-party image and video models
Imaginode
100+ image, video, text and voice models
Credit lifetime
Pollo AI
Monthly credits do not roll over, purchased credits never expire
Imaginode
Purchased credits never expire, monthly credits last the paid month
Interface
Pollo AI
One form per model
Imaginode
Node canvas: references, end frame and camera wired in
Failed generation
Pollo AI
Credits consumed
Imaginode
Credits refunded automatically
Pollo AI pricing checked on 20 August 2026 against consistent third-party records; annual promotions were running. Prices in US dollars, excluding tax.
When to choose Pollo AI
- You want the widest possible catalogue of third-party video models under one interface.
- You produce at steady volume and the Pro plan covers your month.
- You prefer a simple form to a canvas.
When to choose Imaginode
- You do not want a subscription: a one-off top-up is enough.
- You want to try without a watermark, from the very first free credits.
- You want to chain steps rather than fill one form per model.
- You want all your credits to stay, not only the ones bought as extras.
- You want an automatic refund on failure.
Frequently asked questions
Do both offer the same models?
The catalogues overlap heavily since neither trains its own models. The differences are which versions are exposed and which settings are available.
Which is cheaper per video?
It depends on model and resolution. [The calculator](/calculator) gives Imaginode's price per second for each model, with no account needed.
Can I test without a card?
Yes at Imaginode: 15 credits on sign-up, with no watermark.
Is Imaginode a good alternative to Pollo AI?
For people who do not want a subscription, want to test without a watermark and chain steps in a canvas, yes. If you want the widest catalogue of third-party video models behind one form, or produce at a steady volume that the Pro plan covers, Pollo is a good fit.
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