Mage vs Pollo AI
The best Pollo AI alternative for private, unlimited AI video
Pollo AI packs many video and image models into one suite with strong ad and remix tools, but opting out of community sharing needs a subscription, free outputs carry a watermark, and its unlimited generation comes as time-limited windows on selected models. Mage is the Pollo alternative for creators who want privacy on every plan and unlimited generation that does not expire.
No installation. No credit card. Private by default.
The short answer
Is Mage a good Pollo AI alternative?
Choose Mage for private creations, plans with unlimited image and video generation, and an API on the same Gems as the app. Stay with Pollo for Pollo Cinema’s camera controls, Pollo Recast, and its marketing studio.
Pollo AI is best for: marketers and social creators who want ad templates and video remix tools across many models
Pollo AI is an all-in-one AI creative suite for video, image, avatar and audio generation aimed at creators and marketers, combining many third-party and in-house models with workflow apps, a marketing studio, an agent, an API and an MCP server.
Why people switch
Why people switch from Pollo AI to Mage
Private by default
On Pollo AI: Opting out of community sharing and protecting shared content need an active subscription.
On Mage: Everything you make stays in your own library. Nothing appears in a public feed unless you post it.
Unlimited plans
On Pollo AI: Plans bundle time-limited unlimited windows on selected models, some as short as 10 days; otherwise credits are spent per generation and do not roll over.
On Mage: From $10 a month on Basic, 11 model versions generate unlimited at their default settings, and Max runs all 51.
Free to start
On Pollo AI: Free accounts get 20 credits and one task at a time, and watermark-free downloads need a paid plan.
On Mage: New accounts get 300 free Gems, with no credit card and nothing to install.
API, MCP, and SDKs
On Pollo AI: The API is prepaid in US dollars and billed separately from app credits.
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 Pollo AI at a glance
Mage's column is read from Mage's own catalog and plans. Pollo AI's comes from its own pages, each with a link to the source.
| Feature | Mage | Pollo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $10 a month (Basic) | $15 a month (Lite) Source |
| Top plan | $200 a month (Max) | $129 a month (Ultra) Source |
| Free tier | 300 free Gems when you sign up, no credit card | The plan comparison lists 20 credits and 1 parallel task for Free; watermark-free outputs are listed as a paid-plan feature. 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 charged by tool, model, video length, number of outputs and resolution. Subscription credits do not roll over; add-on credits never expire. Plans also bundle time-limited unlimited generations on selected models: Lite and Pro list 365-day unlimited GPT Image 1.5 and Grok Imagine Image, while Ultra lists 10-day unlimited windows on models such as MiniMax H3, GPT Image 2.5, Wan 3.0, Kling 3.0, Pollo 2.5 and Nano Banana Pro plus 365-day unlimited image models such as Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5.0 Lite. Unlimited use may be slowed during high-traffic periods. 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, Kling 4.0, Vidu Q4, Veo 3, Sora 2, Kling 3.0, MiniMax H3, Wan 3.0, Pollo 2.5, GPT Image 2.5, GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2.1, Seedream 5.0 Lite, and Grok Imagine Image Source |
| Privacy | Private by default: nothing is public unless you post it | Opting out of community sharing and enabling privacy protection for shared content require an active subscription. Source |
| Content policy | Fewer filters, with clear rules: nothing illegal and no misuse of real people | Terms restrict violent, hateful, harassing, deceptive and IP-infringing content, unauthorized use of another person's likeness or voice, and deepfakes meant to mislead; Pollo says it monitors and can remove content or suspend accounts. Source |
| Consistent characters | Characters: save one from a photo or a prompt, then mention it as an @handle on 13 model families | Reference-guided consistency: Pollo Cinema accepts up to 50 references for characters, locations, costumes and props, and Pollo Recast swaps your own characters or products into an existing video with up to 10 reference images. Source |
| Developer API | REST API with TypeScript and Python SDKs and ComfyUI nodes, paid in Gems | Pollo API covers 300+ video and image models; usage is prepaid in USD top-ups at per-second or per-image rates and is billed separately from app credits. Source |
| MCP server | Official MCP server at https://mcp.mage.space/mcp for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more | Official Pollo MCP at https://mcp.pollo.ai/mcp (browser sign-in, no API key) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other agents; generates images, videos and audio, runs batches of 1 to 12 tasks and uses existing Pollo credits. Source |
| Platforms | Web, in desktop and phone browsers | Web, iOS and Android apps, the Pollo MCP server, Pollo CLI and a ChatGPT plugin. Source |
Pricing
Pollo AI 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.
Pollo AI plans
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly, per month | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | The plan comparison lists 20 credits and 1 parallel task for Free; watermark-free outputs are listed as a paid-plan feature. |
| Lite | $15 | $12 | 400 credits a month (up to 80 videos or 400 images); 2 parallel tasks |
| Pro | $29 | $14.50 | 800 credits a month (up to 160 videos or 800 images; larger 2K and 3K credit options); 3 parallel tasks |
| Ultra | $129 | $99 | 5,000 credits a month (up to 1,000 videos or 5,000 images; larger 8K and 12K credit options); 6 parallel tasks |
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 Pollo AI is stronger
No tool is best at everything. As of October 2026, this is where Pollo AI has the edge.
Pollo Cinema adds film presets, camera, lens and aperture choices, color grading and lighting controls, with up to 50 references per project. Source
Pollo Recast recreates an existing video with your own cast, products or settings while keeping the original motion and pacing. Source
A Marketing Studio of ready-made ad workflows (UGC ads, URL to video ads, product launches, try-on videos) for TikTok, Instagram, Shopify and Amazon. Source
Plans bundle long unlimited windows on selected image models, such as 365-day unlimited GPT Image 1.5 and Grok Imagine Image on every paid plan. Source
Switching
How to switch from Pollo AI 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 Pollo AI 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
Does Mage run the same video models as Pollo AI?
Is Mage’s unlimited plan time-limited like Pollo’s?
Is Mage cheaper than Pollo AI?
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?
Switch to Mage for free
Free to start, private by default, with 28 model families in one place.
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Facts about Pollo AI come from its own public pages, checked in October 2026, and link to their sources. Plans and prices change, so check Pollo AI's site for the latest. Pollo AI is a trademark of its owner, and Mage is not affiliated with it.