TL;DR
- The Krea family bills per image on HiAPI: Krea 3 (
krea-3/text-to-image) at $0.036 and Krea 2 Medium Turbo (krea-2-medium-turbo) at $0.0215 — sizes, variants, and creativity never change the rate on either model. - A typical mix: 10 Krea 2 drafts plus 1 Krea 3 final = $0.25; $10 buys about 277 Krea 3 images or 465 Krea 2 images.
- Both are live: the Krea 3 page and the Krea 2 page. New accounts get 200 free credits. API details in the guide.
Price table
| Model | Per image | 100 images | 1,000 images | $10 yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
krea-2-medium-turbo | $0.0215 | $2.15 | $21.50 | 465 |
krea-3/text-to-image | $0.036 | $3.60 | $36.00 | 277 |
HiAPI current prices, checked October 21, 2026.
Neither model tiers internally: Krea 3's six sizes and berry/jam variants share one rate; Krea 2's eight ratios and four creativity levels share another. Pay for successful images; failures and validation rejections are free.
Same prompt, both models, real outputs
Identical prompts — only model changes (Krea 3 uses image_size, Krea 2 uses aspect_ratio).
Pair A: product photography (square)
Studio product photograph of a frosted glass perfume bottle with a brushed brass cap standing on a block of travertine, hard afternoon sunlight casting a long palm-leaf shadow across a warm beige wall, crisp reflections, high-end editorial look
| Krea 3 $0.036 | Krea 2 Medium Turbo $0.0215 |
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Left: krea-3/text-to-image, berry, square_hd, 1024×1024, $0.036. Right: krea-2-medium-turbo, 1:1, $0.0215. Same prompt, one render each.
Generate with Krea 3 → | Generate with Krea 2 →
Pair B: concept art (wide)
Concept art of a floating city built on terraced rock islands above a sea of clouds, waterfalls pouring off the edges, airships docking at wooden piers, golden sunrise light, painterly matte painting style
| Krea 3 $0.036 | Krea 2 Medium Turbo $0.0215 |
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Left: krea-3/text-to-image, landscape_16_9, 1024×576. Right: krea-2-medium-turbo, 16:9, 1376×768. Same prompt, one render each — pixel sizes differ.
Generate with Krea 3 → | Generate with Krea 2 →
What you can see:
- Pair A: both land the travertine block and palm shadow; Krea 3 renders finer bottle contours and wall shading, Krea 2 goes flatter with bolder color blocks.
- Pair B: both build rock islands, waterfalls, and golden light; Krea 3 layers the clouds more richly, Krea 2 composes more boldly at slightly higher saturation.
- Pixel density differs: at 16:9, Krea 3 outputs 1024×576 while Krea 2 outputs 1376×768 — pick Krea 2 for a larger canvas.
Krea 3's two variants: same price, side by side
Switch berry / jam with variant at one rate. Same prompt, same seed (20261017):
Product photograph of a tall glass of iced coffee with cream swirling into it, condensation droplets on the glass, ice cubes, on a marble cafe table, bright morning backlight
| berry $0.036 | jam $0.036 |
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krea-3/text-to-image, square_hd, same prompt and seed, one render each. Left (berry): warm backlight, cream folding mid-glass, darkened window behind. Right (jam): brighter and cooler, cream pouring from the rim, see-through café behind.
The same seed doesn't produce the same image: the difference is framing and tone, not sharpness. Run both and pick.
Spending less
- Draft everything on Krea 2: $0.0215 — 40% below Krea 3, plenty for direction-finding.
- Finalize on Krea 3: rerun the winning prompt with a different
modelfor the extra layer of detail. - Size is free: changing sizes, variants, or creativity never moves the price on either model.
Compared with related models (HiAPI prices)
| Model | Per image | Notes |
|---|---|---|
krea-2-medium-turbo | $0.0215 | 8 ratios incl. 2.35:1 |
gemini-nano-banana-2.1 | 1K $0.022 | Resolution options |
krea-3/text-to-image | $0.036 | Prompt reasoning |
gpt-image-2.5-flare/text-to-image | 1K $0.05 | Tiered resolution |
recraft-v4.1/text-to-image | $0.05 | Brand color parameters |
ideogram-v4.5/text-to-image | from LOW $0.043 | Typography-first |
Monthly budgets
| Images / month | All Krea 2 | All Krea 3 | 9:1 mix (drafts : final) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.15 | $3.60 | $2.30 |
| 1,000 | $21.50 | $36.00 | $23.00 |
| 10,000 | $215.00 | $360.00 | $230.00 |
"9 Krea 2 drafts + 1 Krea 3 final" is the common pattern: about 36% below all-Krea 3, with a quality final on top.
FAQ
Do the models tier internally?
No. Krea 3 sizes/variants share one rate; Krea 2 ratios/creativity share another. The calling convention differs only in model and the size field name.
Does aspect ratio change the price?
No — all six sizes on Krea 3 and all eight ratios on Krea 2 are equally priced.
Do failures cost anything?
No. Validation rejections never bill; failed tasks refund in full.
What's the difference between berry and jam?
Same price, same seed — different compositions and tones at comparable quality. Run both and pick.
How far does $10 go?
New accounts get 200 credits (2,000 = $1): about 277 Krea 3 images or 465 Krea 2 images. Krea 2's 16:9 canvas (1376×768) is larger than Krea 3's (1024×576).
Next: take the perfume prompt and run a draft on Krea 2 ($0.0215), then swap the model for the final. Scene templates: prompt guide.
