Mage vs PixAI
The best PixAI alternative for anime art, video, and every other style
PixAI is built for anime, with its own Tsubaki models and a huge community library of LoRAs, but every generation spends credits, and no plan is unlimited. Mage is the PixAI alternative for creators who want anime models next to photoreal and video models, on plans with unlimited generation.
No installation. No credit card. Private by default.
The short answer
Is Mage a good PixAI alternative?
Choose Mage for unlimited plans, Characters that stay the same in images and video, and a public API and MCP server. Stay with PixAI if your work depends on its anime-tuned models and its catalog of community LoRAs.
PixAI is best for: anime fans and original-character creators who want LoRAs and a community feed
PixAI is an anime-focused AI art generator and community. It has in-house anime image and video models and a library of more than 1.8 million community anime models and LoRAs, and it runs on daily free credits plus memberships.
Why people switch
Why people switch from PixAI to Mage
Unlimited plans
On PixAI: Every generation spends credits, priced by model, aspect ratio, batch size, and priority; no plan is unlimited.
On Mage: From $10 a month on Basic, 11 model versions generate unlimited at their default settings, and Max runs all 51.
28 model families in one place
On PixAI: It focuses on its own anime models, and no third-party models such as Nano Banana were confirmed.
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.
Private by default
On PixAI: Private Mode for video generation comes with the Plus and Premium plans.
On Mage: Everything you make stays in your own library. Nothing appears in a public feed unless you post it.
API, MCP, and SDKs
On PixAI: The API is in beta and covers anime image generation, its billing is not documented, and there is no MCP server.
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.
Side by side
Mage vs PixAI at a glance
Mage's column is read from Mage's own catalog and plans. PixAI's comes from its own pages, each with a link to the source.
| Feature | Mage | PixAI |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $10 a month (Basic) | $9.99 a month (Starter) Source |
| Top plan | $200 a month (Max) | $49.99 a month (Premium) Source |
| Free tier | 300 free Gems when you sign up, no credit card | 10,000 credits from each daily sign-in claim, plus a one-time 25,000 on first app sign-in. More credits come from missions such as publishing (1,000 each, up to 10 a day), sharing, likes, and watching ads in the app (5,000 each, up to 10 a day). Free users can add up to 3 LoRAs per generation. 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. | Credits pay for generation, and the cost depends on model, aspect ratio, batch size, and priority. Credits never expire, and unused credits carry over at renewal. Members get monthly bonus credits, bigger daily claims, and bonus credits on top-ups (+50%, +100%, or +150%). Turbo Mode (faster generation) costs members nothing extra. PixAI lists no plan with unlimited generations. 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 | Tsubaki.3, Tsubaki.2, Tsubaki.1, Haruka v2, Hoshino v2, Hoshino v1, PixAI Reference Pro, V4.0 Preview, V4.0 Lite Preview, V3.2, V3.0 (High Consistency), V3.0 (Flash), and V2.7 (High Dynamics) Source |
| Privacy | Private by default: nothing is public unless you post it | Every generation is saved to the account's history, and sharing to the community gallery is a separate publish step. Published posts show the prompt unless Hide Prompt is on. Plus and Premium add Private Mode for video generation. PixAI says it does not use uploaded images to train its foundation models without the user's consent. Source |
| Content policy | Fewer filters, with clear rules: nothing illegal and no misuse of real people | An AI moderator rates each upload as Normal or Sensitive, creators can appeal to human moderators, and some content needs an age-confirmation setting. Safe Search and a blur setting filter what users see. Source |
| Consistent characters | Characters: save one from a photo or a prompt, then mention it as an @handle on 13 model families | Members can train their own LoRAs each month (3, 5, or 10 depending on plan) and stack up to 15 LoRAs per generation. PixAI Reference Pro edits a character in chat, for example changing outfits or poses or making comics, in plain language. Source |
| Developer API | REST API with TypeScript and Python SDKs and ComfyUI nodes, paid in Gems | The PixAI API is in beta and offers anime image generation over REST (POST /v2/image/create) with task and media retrieval. Members get a key instantly, and email requests need manual approval of up to 5 business days. API generations stay private. The docs do not state billing. 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, iOS, and Android. Source |
Pricing
PixAI 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.
PixAI plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly, per month | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 10,000 credits from each daily sign-in claim, plus a one-time 25,000 on first app sign-in. More credits come from missions such as publishing (1,000 each, up to 10 a day), sharing, likes, and watching ads in the app (5,000 each, up to 10 a day). Free users can add up to 3 LoRAs per generation. |
| Starter | $9.99 | $7.99 | 300,000 monthly credits, 20% more daily credits, up to 5 LoRAs per task, 3 free LoRA trainings a month, video generation, Turbo Mode |
| Plus | $29.99 | $22.99 | 1,000,000 monthly credits, 100% more daily credits, up to 10 LoRAs per task, 5 free LoRA trainings a month, Private Mode for video generation |
| Premium | $49.99 | $35.99 | 2,000,000 monthly credits, 200% more daily credits, up to 15 LoRAs per task, 10 free LoRA trainings a month, Private Mode for video generation |
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 PixAI is stronger
No tool is best at everything. As of October 2026, this is where PixAI has the edge.
Purpose-built for anime, with in-house anime image models (Tsubaki.3, Haruka, Hoshino) tuned for that style. Source
A huge community catalog of more than 1.8 million anime models and LoRAs, many of them for specific characters and styles. Source
Generous free use: 10,000 credits each day plus missions, and credits never expire. Source
V4.0 Preview anime video takes up to 6 reference images, 3 reference videos, and 3 audio clips, and generates synced voice (including English and Japanese) for clips up to 15 seconds. Source
Switching
How to switch from PixAI 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 PixAI 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
Can Mage make anime art like PixAI?
Can I use my own LoRAs on Mage?
Is Mage cheaper than PixAI?
Is Mage free to use?
Are my creations on Mage private?
Does Mage have an API or an MCP server?
How current is this comparison?
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Facts about PixAI come from its own public pages, checked in October 2026, and link to their sources. Plans and prices change, so check PixAI's site for the latest. PixAI is a trademark of its owner, and Mage is not affiliated with it.