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Krea AI pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $200 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 15 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Variable Compute Unit Consumption: Different AI models consume dramatically different amounts of compute units. A basic Flux 1.1 image costs ~31.5 units, while premium video models like Veo3 or Sora can cost significantly more per generation. This makes it difficult to predict how many actual creations you'll get from your monthly allocation.

2

Premium Video Model Costs: Access to premium video models (Veo3, Sora, Kling) requires the Pro plan minimum ($35/month), but these models consume compute units at much higher rates than basic image generation. A single 10-second video can consume the equivalent of 10-20 image generations.

3

High-Quality Output Premium: Higher quality settings, longer outputs, and complex prompts all increase compute unit consumption significantly. A 4K upscale or extended video generation can cost 2-5x more units than standard outputs, depleting your monthly allocation faster than expected.

4

90-Day Credit Expiration: Compute units expire after 90 days, meaning unused credits are forfeited. For users with variable usage patterns, this can result in wasted credits. Only applies to purchased compute packs, not monthly subscriptions.

5

Team Collaboration Paywall: Team features including unlimited members, SSO, audit logs, and centralized billing are exclusively on the Business plan ($200/month minimum). Individual plans (Free through Max) have zero collaboration capabilities, forcing expensive upgrades for even small teams of 2-3 people.

6

Additional Compute Pack Costs: When you exhaust monthly credits, additional compute packs must be purchased. While Business plan offers volume discounts, individual plan users pay full price for additional units. Heavy users on Pro plan may end up spending $50-100+ extra per month on compute top-ups.

7

Commercial License Gate: Free plan users cannot use generated content for any commercial purposes, requiring minimum $9/month upgrade just to monetize outputs. This includes client work, YouTube monetization, product marketing, or resale.

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Model Access Restrictions: Free and Basic plans have limited video model access. To access all models (Veo3, Sora, Kling, Runway alternatives), you must upgrade to Pro ($35/month minimum), even if you have enough compute units remaining on a lower tier.

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Parallel Generation Limits: Free plan allows only 2 parallel image generations, severely limiting workflow efficiency. Even Pro plan caps at 8 parallel images and 4 parallel videos. High-volume workflows requiring batch processing may hit these limits, slowing production.

10

Learning Curve and Wasted Credits: The compute units system and complex prompt engineering required for optimal results means new users waste significant credits on learning and experimentation. Poor prompts or incorrect settings consume units without producing usable outputs, with no refunds for failed generations.

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Enterprise Pricing Opacity: Enterprise plan pricing is completely custom and requires sales negotiation. Actual costs likely range from $500-$5,000+ monthly depending on compute needs, team size, and custom features, making it impossible to budget without extensive sales conversations.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $100 × 12) $30,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$6,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $70,000–$108,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Krea AI?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Krea AI charge for implementation?

Krea AI doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Krea AI support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Krea AI?

Most Krea AI plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Krea AI?

Many features marketed as part of Krea AI are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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