Krea 3 pricing: plans, credits and limits
Krea 3 pricing: Free $0/month with 100 units/day, Pro $35, Max $105, Business $200. Per-model unit costs, 90-day pack expiry, and who each plan is for.
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Krea 3: plans, credits and limits — complete breakdown of Krea pricing
Krea 3 launched alongside a revised pricing structure that separates compute units from model access. The official pricing page (krea.ai/pricing, accessed 2026-10-15) lists four individual plans and custom Enterprise options. This article breaks down every plan, the per-model unit costs, the daily-reset trap on Free, and the 90-day expiry on compute packs.
For a full account-level audit of the free tier, see Krea free for real: accounts, limits, no login.
TL;DR
- The Free plan costs $0/month with 100 compute units/day, no credit card, image concurrency 1, and video concurrency 0; 100 units buy roughly 2 Krea 3 Beta images or 50 Krea 2 Turbo images.
- Paid plans start at Basic $9/month (5,000 units), then Pro $35/month ($21/yr, 40% off) with 20,000 units, Max $105/month ($63/yr) with 60,000 units, and Business $200/month ($160/yr) with 80k units and up to 50 seats; Enterprise is custom.
- Per-model unit costs: Krea 3 Beta ~1,111 images on Pro / ~2,222 on Max; Nano Banana 2 ~257 (Pro) / ~771 (Max); Seedance 2.0 ~83 (Pro) / ~250 (Max).
- Compute packs (2,000 to 50,000 units) apply instantly but credits expire after 90 days.
- Krea 3 launched on Civitai at 30/60 Buzz (1K/2K) until October 22, 2026, then 45/90 Buzz per image; see how to edit images with a sentence on Civitai.
Plan table
| Plan | Price (monthly / yearly) | Units/month | Image concurrency | Video concurrency | LoRA limit | Upscale limit | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / N/A | 100 / day | 1 | 0 | 50 images | 2K | No credit card, real-time canvas, 0-unit models, unlimited relaxed generations on supported in-house models after daily quota, commercial license |
| Pro | $35 / $21 | 20,000 | 8 | 4 | 50 images | 22K | Full video model access (Veo3, Sora, Kling, etc.), unlimited relaxed generations, expanded concurrency and queueing |
| Max | $105 / $63 | 60,000 | Unlimited | 8 | 2,000 images | 22K | Unlimited LoRA training, all video models, expanded concurrency and queueing |
| Business | $200 / $160 | 80,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 2,000 images | 22K | Up to 50 seats included, per-member spend limits, SAML SSO, priority support with SLA, custom Terms of Service |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Unlimited | Unlimited | Custom | Custom | Custom seat count, dedicated support, SAML SSO, custom compute packages, audit logs (SOON) |
Yearly billing saves 40% on Pro and Max, 20% on Business. Enterprise pricing is custom and available on request from Sales.
What each unit buys — Krea 3 focus
The pricing comparison table on the Krea site maps unit consumption per model per plan. Figures below are rounded from the "Compare plans in detail" section.
| Model | Pro (20k units) | Max (60k units) | Business (80k units) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krea 3 Beta | ~1,111 images | ~2,222 images | Custom |
| Nano Banana 2 | ~257 images | ~771 images | — |
| Seedance 2.0 | ~83 videos | ~250 videos | — |
| Krea 2 Turbo | 50 images/day | 10,000 images/month | 10,000 images/month |
| Krea 2 Medium | ~11 images/day | 2,222 images/month | 2,222 images/month |
| Krea 2 Large | 5 images/day | 1,111 images/month | 1,111 images/month |
On Free, 100 daily units buy roughly 2 Krea 3 Beta images, 50 Krea 2 Turbo images, 11 Krea 2 Medium, or 5 Krea 2 Large. Zero-unit models (Z Image, Flux 2, Krea 1, Qwen Image 2512, Flux.1 Dev, Wan 2.2 Image, Qwen Image, Flux Kontext Dev) cost nothing and do not reduce the daily 100.
Free tier: daily-reset trap and "unlimited relaxed generations"
The Free plan costs $0/month and includes 100 compute units per day. No credit card is required to sign up. The daily quota resets at midnight UTC; unused units do not carry over.
The pricing page states that once the 100 units are exhausted, "unlimited relaxed generations" continue with supported in-house image models. The sources do not document generation speed in this relaxed lane, so it is accurate to describe it as slower — not a free refill. The free tier also provides full access to the real-time canvas, 0-unit models (where a run costs 0 units), limited LoRA training (50 images per LoRA), and image upscaling up to 2K resolution.
A critical limit: image concurrency is 1 and video concurrency is 0 on Free. Only one image job may be queued at a time, and video runs are blocked entirely.
Verified on 2026-10-15 from krea.ai/pricing.
Monthly vs yearly math
| Plan | Monthly price | Yearly price | Savings vs monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $35 | $21 (billed annually) | 40% |
| Max | $105 | $63 (billed annually) | 40% |
| Business | $200 | $160 (billed annually) | 20% |
| Free | $0 | N/A | — |
Yearly billing is available for Pro, Max, and Business. The discount is applied at checkout; the first payment is the full annual amount. If a user cancels mid-cycle, the unused portion is not refunded pro rata — the remaining units expire at the next billing boundary.
Compute packs and the 90-day expiry
Krea offers one-time compute packs that are applied instantly to the workspace. Available pack sizes and their 90-day validity:
| Pack size | Valid for | Sign-in required |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 units | 90 days | Yes |
| 5,000 units | 90 days | Yes |
| 10,000 units | 90 days | Yes |
| 24,000 units | 90 days | Yes |
| 50,000 units | 90 days | Yes |
Credits are added instantly after purchase and expire after 90 days.
The hidden cost: packs purchased on one billing cycle do not roll over to the next. If a pack is not used within 90 days, the units are forfeited. This means a user who buys a 50,000-unit pack and uses only 10,000 units before the 90-day window closes loses the remaining 40,000 units. Upgrading to a higher monthly plan avoids this expiry risk when compute needs are consistent, because monthly plans provide a fresh allocation each period.
For a free-tier comparison across Krea and other generators, see MiniMax H3 free: where the limits are hidden.
Who each plan is for
| Plan | Ideal user |
|---|---|
| Free | Hobbyists, beginners, or anyone testing Krea 3 without financial commitment. Best used with 0-unit models for iteration; video generation is not available. |
| Pro | Individual creators who need more than 100 daily units, video generation, and higher concurrency. The 20,000 monthly units cover ~577 Krea 3 Beta images or ~1,852 Krea 2 Turbo images. |
| Max | Power users who generate large volumes of images or video, need unlimited LoRA training (2,000 images), and want maximum concurrency. The 60,000 monthly units cover ~1,667 Krea 3 Beta images or ~7,143 Krea 2 Turbo images. |
| Business | Growing teams that need shared compute, up to 50 members on one flat fee, per-member spend limits, SAML SSO, and priority support. The 80,000 monthly units with 50 seats give each member ~1,600 units if allocated evenly. |
| Enterprise | Organizations with custom compute needs, dedicated support, advanced analytics, and audit logging requirements. Contact Sales for a quote. |
How to avoid overpaying
- Start on Free and iterate with 0-unit models (Z Image, Flux 2, Krea 1, Qwen Image 2512, Flux.1 Dev, Wan 2.2 Image, Qwen Image, Flux Kontext Dev). These cost nothing and keep the daily 100 units intact.
- Upgrade to Basic ($9/month or $5/yearly) if you consistently exceed 100 units/day but stay under 5,000. Basic includes 5,000 units/month, video concurrency 2, and 0-unit model access.
- Choose Pro over Max if you do not need unlimited LoRA (50-image limit suffices) and video concurrency 4 is enough. Pro saves $64/month versus Max ($35 vs $105, or $21 vs $63 yearly).
- Buy compute packs only if usage is sporadic. Packs expire after 90 days; consistent monthly users lose money if they let packs expire unused. A 2,000-unit pack costs a one-time fee and is best for short-term projects.
- Use yearly billing for Pro or Max if the subscription will last more than 4 months. The 40% discount brings the effective monthly cost down to $21 (Pro) or $63 (Max).
- Monitor per-member spend in Business if multiple team members share a workspace. Individual limits prevent any one user from consuming the entire 80,000-unit monthly allocation.
Common errors and fixes
| Error | Cause | Fix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation stops after a burst | Daily 100 units exhausted | Switch to 0-unit models or wait for the daily reset; relaxed generation continues on in-house models at reduced speed | Krea pricing |
| Video will not start | Free plan video concurrency is 0 | Upgrade to a paid plan for video concurrency | Krea pricing |
| Krea 3 Beta feels expensive | ~35 units per image | Use Krea 2 Turbo (2 units) for iteration, Krea 3 Beta for finals | Krea |
| Bought compute disappeared | Packs expire after 90 days | Use packs within 90 days of purchase | Krea pricing |
| "No login" link in an old article | Platforms change sign-in flow | Re-verify: Krea requires a free account (no credit card) on 2026-10-15 | Civitai generator |
| LoRA training rejects the upload set | More than 50 images on Free tier | Trim to 50 images on Free; 2,000 on Max | Krea pricing |
FAQ
How much does Krea cost? Krea's Free plan is $0/month with 100 compute units/day. Paid tiers: Basic $9/month (5,000 units), Pro $35/month ($21 yearly, 20,000 units), Max $105/month ($63 yearly, 60,000 units), Business $200/month ($160 yearly, 80,000 units, up to 50 seats), and Enterprise custom pricing. Compute packs cost a one-time fee and expire in 90 days.
How much does Krea AI cost? Krea AI pricing follows the same structure: Free $0, Basic $9, Pro $35, Max $105, Business $200, and Enterprise custom. All prices are monthly; yearly billing gives 40% off Pro and Max and 20% off Business. See the official pricing page for the current per-model generation counts.
How do I cancel my Krea.ai subscription? The pricing page documents plan upgrades, downgrades, and prorated billing, but the step-by-step cancellation flow is not in the sources checked for this article. For the in-app path, see the Krea account and billing field guide. Changes to your plan take effect immediately and billing is prorated when upgrading; downgrading applies credits to future invoices.
Is Krea free tier enough for Krea 3? The 100 daily units buy roughly 2 Krea 3 Beta images per day. Zero-unit models (Z Image, Flux 2, Krea 1, Qwen Image 2512, Flux.1 Dev, Wan 2.2 Image, Qwen Image, Flux Kontext Dev) cost nothing and can be used freely. Krea 3 on Civitai is priced separately at 30-60 Buzz during launch, then 45-90 Buzz.
Is Krea compute units price worth it for video? Video generation costs more units than images. Seedance 2.0 consumes about 83 units per video on Pro and 250 on Max, which yields ~83 videos on Pro and ~250 on Max. Pro gives 4 concurrent video jobs; Max gives 8. Free allows zero video concurrency, so no video runs at all without a paid plan.
How to avoid overpaying on Krea? Start on Free and iterate with 0-unit models; upgrade to Basic only when consistently exceeding 100 units/day; choose Pro over Max unless unlimited LoRA or unlimited image concurrency is needed; buy compute packs only for sporadic spikes; use yearly billing if the subscription lasts more than four months.
Sources
- Krea pricing: plan names, prices, unit counts, free-plan inclusions, compute pack validity. Checked 2026-10-15.
- Krea: model gallery with per-model unit costs and Free flags. Checked 2026-10-15.
- Civitai generator: login options shown on the generator page. Checked 2026-10-15.
- Civitai, Any Model, Any Time: checkpoint loading in the generator, free Standard lane.
- Civitai, Krea 3 is now on Civitai: Krea 3 Buzz pricing in the generator.