Imaginode vs SeaArt AI: two currencies to track, or one
An alternative to SeaArt with one currency: credits at $0.012 and no expiry on purchased credits, where SeaArt mixes Stamina and credits. Dated comparison.
Competitor data verified on August 20, 2026
Frank HoubreFounder of Imaginode
Recorded at SeaArt AI on August 20, 2026
- Free : Free150 credits/day
- Beginner : $2.99/month
- Standard : $10/month
- Pro : $30/month
- Master : $50/month
Our pricing, same day
- Starter : $17/month900 credits/month
- Creator : $55/month3,100 credits/month
- Studio : $188/month10,500 credits/month
SeaArt is a generous image generator of Asian origin, rich in style models and community LoRAs, with a free tier that hands out 150 Stamina units a day.
Its accounting demands attention. Two currencies coexist: Stamina, refilled daily and non-cumulative, and Credits, whose expiry rules changed in April 2026 (90 days to two years depending on origin, two years for purchased credits). Plans run from $2.99 to $50 a month.
Imaginode has one currency: the credit, worth $0.012, which never expires once purchased. The exact price of each generation is on the button before the click, and the public calculator prices your typical month without an account.
Entry price
SeaArt AI
Free with 150 Stamina/day, then Beginner at $2.99 and Standard at $10/month
Imaginode
$17 excl. tax per month (900 credits) or a top-up from $7 with no subscription
Currencies
SeaArt AI
Daily non-cumulative Stamina plus Credits with varying expiry rules
Imaginode
One currency: the credit at $0.012, no expiry once purchased
Cost of an image
SeaArt AI
About 6 credits for a standard image, 30 to 90 for a video
Imaginode
From 1 credit an image with Flux Schnell, 26 credits for 5 s on Kling 720p
Models
SeaArt AI
Very large community library of styles and LoRAs
Imaginode
100+ recent models, chosen and configured
Professional use
SeaArt AI
Licences to check per model and per plan
Imaginode
Commercial rights included across the catalogue
Failed generation
SeaArt AI
Credits consumed
Imaginode
Credits refunded automatically
Interface
SeaArt AI
Generation form and community gallery
Imaginode
Node canvas, reusable workflow
SeaArt pricing checked on 20 August 2026 on seaart.ai and against consistent third-party records. Prices in US dollars, excluding tax.
When to choose SeaArt AI
- You want a very specific anime or illustration style: SeaArt's library is hard to match.
- Your budget is minimal: 150 Stamina a day is a lot of free practice.
- You enjoy exploring models published by the community.
When to choose Imaginode
- You want one currency and one expiry rule, written plainly.
- You produce for clients and rights must be settled up front.
- You need recent video with audio and end frames.
- You chain several steps into a reusable workflow: see what an AI workflow is.
- You want the price before the click and a refund on failure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Stamina and Credits at SeaArt?
Stamina refills daily and does not accumulate; Credits are bought or earned and carry varying validity periods since April 2026.
What does a video cost at SeaArt?
Between 30 and 90 credits per clip depending on duration and settings, per the 20 August 2026 records.
And at Imaginode?
26 credits for 5 seconds on Kling 720p, 48 credits on Seedance 2.0 Fast, up to about 330 credits for premium 4K.
Is Imaginode a good alternative to SeaArt?
Yes if you want one currency with one expiry rule, rights settled for client work and recent video with audio. If you are after a specific anime or illustration style from the community library, or 150 free Stamina a day to practise, SeaArt suits you better.
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