Alternatives · AI Images & Video
PicLumen alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PicLumen alternative for most people is Leonardo.Ai (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of AI image and video generators. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "150 tokens a day that do not carry over, with fewer video models."
PicLumen compared with 4 alternatives: Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, SeaArt and Imagine Art.
PicLumen is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.09 per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly). 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PicLumenThis tool | Free trial · from $6.09/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OpenArt | Free trial · from $13/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SeaArt | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Imagine Art | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
PicLumen starts at $6.09 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Leonardo.Ai scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from PicLumen
Leonardo.Ai
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models
- Leonardo.Ai starts at $12 per month for 8,500 tokens, billed monthly.
- Leonardo.Ai has a free plan, which PicLumen lacks.
Suits: Creators who want image, video and 3D tools under one account
OpenArt
AI image and video studio with characters and multi-scene stories
- OpenArt starts at $13 per seat / month for 4,000 credits, billed annually ($14 billed monthly).
- OpenArt lists no iOS and Android apps, which PicLumen has.
- OpenArt also covers video editing.
Suits: Creators making short story videos and ads with recurring characters
SeaArt
AI image and video creation platform with a community gallery
- SeaArt has a free plan, which PicLumen lacks.
- SeaArt also covers community.
Suits: Trying image and video generation on a daily free allowance
Imagine Art
AI creative suite for images, video, audio and design
- Imagine Art starts at $13 per month, billed yearly.
- Imagine Art has a free plan, which PicLumen lacks.
- Imagine Art lists no iOS and Android apps, which PicLumen has.
- Imagine Art also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Creators who want many image and video models on one credit balance
Limits worth knowing in PicLumen
- Subscription Lumens reset each month and do not roll over, except through Lumen Vault on Elite.
- Subscriptions are not refundable; cancelling stops the next period and benefits last until the period ends.
- The Basic tier has no commercial rights and Lite has a limited commercial license only.
- Purchased Lumen packs expire one year after purchase.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PicLumen?
The alternatives to PicLumen in this directory are Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, SeaArt and Imagine Art. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PicLumen.
Is there a free alternative to PicLumen?
Yes. Leonardo.Ai, SeaArt and Imagine Art have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.