A cheaper Kie.ai alternative with a web studio
On the 9 engines below Turbogen is now cheaper than Kie.ai: 16-33% less on our Spark pack, for example Veo 3.1 Fast 8s at $0.24 against $0.325. On top of the price you get a web studio (not just an API), automatic refunds for failed jobs, BLIK payments, a Telegram bot and an MCP server, all on one prepaid balance with an API on the Boost and Turbo and Max packs.
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| Model | Option | Turbogen, Spark pack | Turbogen, Max pack | Kie.ai | vs Kie.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro | 2K | $0.06 | $0.044 | $0.09 | 33% less |
| Nano Banana 2 | 2K | $0.04 | $0.029 | $0.06 | 33% less |
| GPT Image 2 | Auto | $0.02 | $0.015 | $0.03 | 33% less |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 8s | $0.24 | $0.175 | $0.325 | 26% less |
| Gemini Omni Flash | 10s | $0.47 | $0.342 | $0.63 | 25% less |
| Grok Imagine Video | 10s | $0.16 | $0.116 | $0.225 | 29% less |
| Veo 3.1 Quality | 8s | $1.07 | $0.778 | $1.27 | 16% less |
| Seedance 2.0 | 5s | $0.46 | $0.335 | $0.62 | 26% less |
| Seedance 2.5 | 5s 720p | $1.18 | $0.858 | $1.57 | 25% less |
Turbogen prices: 1 credit = $0.01 on the Spark pack and $0.0073 on the Max pack. No subscription. Kie.ai prices: its public pricing and model pages, checked October 2026, credits valued at its base rate of 1 credit = $0.005 (top-up bonuses not applied). Where a page does not state the clip length we assume 8 s for Veo. Only models where Turbogen is cheaper than Kie.ai are listed.
Credit packs: Spark: $9.99 for 1,000 credits · Boost: $39.99 for 4,200 credits · Turbo: $49.99 for 6,000 credits · Max: $79.99 for 11,000 credits
When to pick which
Pick Turbogen if
- You want a web studio and an API on one balance.
- You want failed jobs refunded automatically.
- You pay in PLN with BLIK.
Stay on Kie.ai if
- You need a model we do not sell.
- Your code is already integrated with their API.
FAQ
Is Turbogen cheaper than Kie.ai?
On the engines in the table, yes: 16-33% less on the Spark pack (Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Veo 3.1 Fast, Gemini Omni Flash). Kie.ai prices are taken from its public pages, checked October 2026.
How much does Veo 3.1 Fast cost on Turbogen?
From $0.12 per 4 s clip on the Spark pack. Every model's price is in the table on this page.
Is there an API?
Yes, on the Boost and Turbo and Max packs, with the same credit prices as the studio.
Do credits expire?
Yes. Purchased credits are valid for 30 days from purchase, and we e-mail you a week and a day before they expire.
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