Mage vs Dreamina
The best Dreamina alternative for unlimited AI video and images
Dreamina, from CapCut, gives first-party access to ByteDance’s Seedance models and a generous daily free allowance, but every plan is a monthly credit budget, and there is no public API. Mage is the Dreamina alternative for creators who want plans with unlimited image and video generation, saved Characters, and developer access.
No installation. No credit card. Private by default.
The short answer
Is Mage a good Dreamina alternative?
Choose Mage for unlimited plans, many model families in one prompt box, Characters you reuse by @handle, and a REST API and MCP server. Stay with Dreamina for Seedance 2.5’s long clips and its OmniHuman talking avatars.
Dreamina is best for: short-video creators who want ByteDance's Seedance models and talking avatars
Dreamina, from CapCut, is an all-in-one AI platform for image, video and talking-avatar creation powered by multiple AI models such as Seedance, Seedream, Sora 2, Veo 3.1 and Nano Banana Pro.
Why people switch
Why people switch from Dreamina to Mage
Unlimited plans
On Dreamina: Every plan is a monthly credit allowance, and credit use varies by model, feature, and settings.
On Mage: From $10 a month on Basic, 11 model versions generate unlimited at their default settings, and Max runs all 51.
Characters
On Dreamina: Consistency comes from adding image, video, and audio references to each prompt.
On Mage: Save a character once, from one photo or a prompt, and mention it as an @handle on 13 model families. No training needed.
API, MCP, and SDKs
On Dreamina: No public REST API was found; agents and scripts use the Dreamina CLI.
On Mage: A REST API, TypeScript and Python SDKs, ComfyUI nodes, and an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor, all paid with the same Gems.
28 model families in one place
On Dreamina: Its lineup centers on ByteDance’s Seedance and Seedream models, with a few others such as Sora 2 and Veo 3.1.
On Mage: 51 image, video, and audio model versions behind one prompt box, including Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Grok Image, Flux 2, Mango, Guava, Cherry, Lemon, Plum, and Wan Video v2.2.
Side by side
Mage vs Dreamina at a glance
Mage's column is read from Mage's own catalog and plans. Dreamina's comes from its own pages, each with a link to the source.
| Feature | Mage | Dreamina |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $10 a month (Basic) | $15 a month (Basic) Source |
| Top plan | $200 a month (Max) | $520 a month (Ultra) Source |
| Free tier | 300 free Gems when you sign up, no credit card | Free users currently receive 120 credits per day for supported image and video workflows; how many outputs that buys depends on the model and settings. Source |
| How usage is billed | Unlimited plans: from Basic ($10 a month), 11 model versions run unlimited at default settings, and Max runs all 51. Gems pay for everything else, at 1,000 Gems for $1. | Monthly credit allowance per plan; credit use varies by model, feature and settings. Paid plans add watermark-free downloads, a fast queue, video extension, higher resolution, frame interpolation up to 60 FPS and lip-sync audio. Some earlier subscriber promotions included a year of free 2K or 4K generations on older Seedream models for people who subscribed before set dates. The pricing page does not say whether credits roll over. Source |
| Models | 28 model families and 51 versions, including Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Grok Image, Flux 2, Mango, Guava, Cherry, Lemon, Plum, and Wan Video v2.2 | Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Seedance 2.0 Fast, Sora 2, Veo 3.1, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, Nano Banana Pro, and GPT Image 2.5 Source |
| Privacy | Private by default: nothing is public unless you post it | The US privacy policy says Dreamina reviews and analyzes user content and uses information to improve the platform, including to train and improve its machine learning models. Source |
| Content policy | Fewer filters, with clear rules: nothing illegal and no misuse of real people | US terms bar content that is defamatory, offensive, hateful or inflammatory, that encourages crime, dangerous activities or self-harm, or that infringes others’ rights; accounts can be suspended or terminated. Source |
| Consistent characters | Characters: save one from a photo or a prompt, then mention it as an @handle on 13 model families | Reference-driven consistency: prompts can be combined with image, video and audio references to keep characters, products and styles consistent across images and videos. Source |
| Developer API | REST API with TypeScript and Python SDKs and ComfyUI nodes, paid in Gems | Dreamina CLI lets AI agents and scripts submit text-to-image, image-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video and multimodal video jobs from the command line after signing in with a Dreamina account; no public REST API was found. Source |
| MCP server | Official MCP server at https://mcp.mage.space/mcp for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web, in desktop and phone browsers | Web, plus the Dreamina AI: Image&Video Maker app by ByteDance on Android and iPhone. Source |
Pricing
Dreamina pricing vs Mage pricing
List prices in US dollars before tax. Mage's plans add monthly Gems and unlimited generation on the models they cover.
Dreamina plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly, per month | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Free users currently receive 120 credits per day for supported image and video workflows; how many outputs that buys depends on the model and settings. |
| Basic | $15 | $14 | 1,575 credits a month ($167.99 a year on annual billing) |
| Standard | $36 | $34.17 | 3,885 credits a month ($409.99 a year on annual billing) |
| Advanced | $159 | $152.08 | 17,600 credits a month at the default tier ($1,825 a year on annual billing); other tiers: 8,645 credits at $79 a month, 23,500 at $212, 35,500 at $320 |
| Ultra | $520 | $499.92 | 59,000 credits a month ($5,999 a year on annual billing) |
Mage plans
| Plan | Per month | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300 Gems when you sign up |
| Basic | $10 | 500 Gems a month, and 11 model versions unlimited at default settings |
| Pro | $30 | 1,500 Gems a month, and 36 model versions unlimited at default settings |
| Pro Plus | $60 | 3,500 Gems a month, and 46 model versions unlimited at default settings |
| Max | $200 | 15,000 Gems a month, and 51 model versions unlimited at default settings |
In fairness
Where Dreamina is stronger
No tool is best at everything. As of October 2026, this is where Dreamina has the edge.
First-party access to ByteDance's Seedance 2.5: clips up to 30 seconds in standard mode (up to 180 seconds in a beta long-video mode) and up to 50 multimodal references in one generation. Source
Talking-avatar videos with lip sync, expressions and gestures from a photo or generated character, powered by OmniHuman 1.5 (Avatar Pro and Avatar Turbo). Source
A recurring free allowance of 120 credits a day rather than a one-time trial. Source
Switching
How to switch from Dreamina to Mage in 3 steps
Create your free account
Sign up with Google, X, or email and get 300 free Gems. No credit card, nothing to install.
Bring your references
Download your favorite Dreamina creations and upload them to Mage as references, or save a face as a Character to keep it the same in every image and video.
Pick a model and create
Choose from 28 model families in one prompt box. When you want more, unlimited plans start at $10 a month.
A little more clarity
Frequently asked questions
Is Mage free like Dreamina?
Can I make talking avatars on Mage?
Is Mage cheaper than Dreamina?
Is Mage free to use?
Are my creations on Mage private?
Does Mage have an API or an MCP server?
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Free to start, private by default, with 28 model families in one place.
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Facts about Dreamina come from its own public pages, checked in October 2026, and link to their sources. Plans and prices change, so check Dreamina's site for the latest. Dreamina is a trademark of its owner, and Mage is not affiliated with it.