WaveSpeed AI
1,000+ AI models behind one API for image, video, and audio generation.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
Pricing page lists per-output starting prices in $ without a named currency, for example image models from $0.005 to $0.14 per image and video models from $0.04 to $0.18 per second, with output-per-$1 tables; eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits with no credit card required, so no charge or free-access fact is recorded.
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Pricing page lists per-output starting prices in $ without a named currency, for example image models from $0.005 to $0.14 per image and video models from $0.04 to $0.18 per second, with output-per-$1 tables; eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits with no credit card required, so no charge or free-access fact is recorded.
- Best suited to
Developers who need many models behind one API, since WaveSpeed AI offers 1,000+ image, video, and audio models with API, CLI, and MCP access.; Creators who want per-output pricing without a subscription, since the pricing page lists starting prices per image or per second, with output-per-$1 tables.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Developers who need many models behind one API, since WaveSpeed AI offers 1,000+ image, video, and audio models with API, CLI, and MCP access.; Creators who want per-output pricing without a subscription, since the pricing page lists starting prices per image or per second, with output-per-$1 tables.
Limits and trade-offs
Users who need a flat monthly subscription, since WaveSpeed AI pricing is per output, per image or per second, not a listed monthly plan.; Users who need a standing free tier, since the only free amount listed is $1 in credits for eligible new accounts.
Plans and free allowances
Pricing page lists per-output starting prices in $ without a named currency, for example image models from $0.005 to $0.14 per image and video models from $0.04 to $0.18 per second, with output-per-$1 tables; eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits with no credit card required, so no charge or free-access fact is recorded.
Evidence
WaveSpeed AI homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), WaveSpeed AI pricing ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at WaveSpeed AI
WaveSpeed AI is a platform offering 1,000+ AI models behind one API for image, video, and audio generation, with a desktop app, CLI and MCP access for running any model from a terminal or agent, and free tools for editing, converting, and creating without sign-up. Its pricing page lists per-output starting prices, such as image models from $0.005 to $0.14 per image and video models from $0.04 to $0.18 per second, with output-per-$1 tables, and eligible new accounts receive $1 in free credits with no credit card required.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose WaveSpeed AI
- Developers who need many models behind one API, since WaveSpeed AI offers 1,000+ image, video, and audio models with API, CLI, and MCP access.
- Creators who want per-output pricing without a subscription, since the pricing page lists starting prices per image or per second, with output-per-$1 tables.
When to choose something else
- Users who need a flat monthly subscription, since WaveSpeed AI pricing is per output, per image or per second, not a listed monthly plan.
- Users who need a standing free tier, since the only free amount listed is $1 in credits for eligible new accounts.
A practical starting workflow
- Pick an image, video, or audio model from the 1,000+ model catalog for the job at hand.
- Run the model through the API, CLI, MCP, or desktop app, checking the starting price per image or per second first.
- Generate the output and track spend against the output-per-$1 tables for the chosen model.
- Use the free tools for simple edits, conversions, and creations without sign-up, and scale to paid models for production work.
Check before committing
- Starting prices are list prices at the lowest resolution or rate tier, so actual output costs depend on the model, resolution, and duration chosen.
- The $1 in free credits is for eligible new accounts only, not for every account, and no credit card is required for that grant.
- Per-second video pricing means longer videos cost proportionally more, for example Seedance 2.5 at $0.18 per second yields about 5.5 seconds per $1.
Common questions
What is WaveSpeed AI?
WaveSpeed AI is a platform with 1,000+ AI models behind one API for image, video, and audio generation, plus a desktop app, CLI and MCP access, and free tools.
What does WaveSpeed AI generation cost?
Image generation from $0.005 per image for Z-Image Turbo to $0.14 per image for Nano Banana Pro, video from $0.04 per second for MiniMax H3 to $0.18 per second for Seedance 2.5, on the pricing page's starting-price tables.
Can I try WaveSpeed AI for free?
Yes. The pricing page states eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits with no credit card required.
What can developers build with WaveSpeed AI?
Image generation, video generation, AI tools for image and video processing, AI apps for ads and styling, a desktop app, and developer documentation, API reference, CLI, and MCP.
Compare approaches for this task
- Runway — Creating a few short concept shots or supporting visuals when a project needs generated motion alongside separately recorded footage.
- Adobe Firefly — Drafting visual assets and editing images in workflows that may also use Adobe creative apps.
Sources and checks
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