The PicLumen Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PicLumen in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
PicLumen
The Insider’s Guide
AI image, video and music generation with many models
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI image and video generators, read from PicLumen’s own pages.
Made by PicLumen · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from PicLumen’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PicLumen’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 106 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade
PicLumen is an AI creation site that generates images, video and music from several third-party and in-house models. It adds editing tools such as background removal, upscaling, inpainting and object removal, plus a canvas for combining projects. Usage is metered in credits called Lumens, which each plan resets monthly.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about PicLumen, taken from its own pages and our grades.
But credits reset every month and don't roll over, subscriptions aren't refundable, and Lite carries only a limited commercial licence.
- 1
Best for AI images, video and music from many models
PicLumen runs images, video and music through several in-house and third-party models, with editing tools and a canvas.
- 2
Paid plans start at $6.09 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $6.09 per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
New accounts get a welcome offer; its size is not stated.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 5
Many generation models
The site lists image models such as FLUX, Nano Banana and Seedream and video models such as Veo and Kling, with per-model Lumen costs.
- 6
Image editing tools
Background remover, image upscaler, colorizer, inpainting, object remover and an image extender are listed beside generation.
- 7
Canvas projects
Plans cap canvas projects and nodes per canvas, from 10 projects and 50 nodes on Lite up to 100 and 500 on Elite.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 106 of 168
That is against the other AI image and video generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace PicLumen you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
PicLumen at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $6.09 per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- New accounts get a welcome offer; its size is not stated.
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- PicLumen
- Category
- AI Image & Video Generators
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for AI images, video and music from many models
PicLumen runs images, video and music through several in-house and third-party models, with editing tools and a canvas. Lite is $6.09 a month on yearly billing. But credits reset every month and don't roll over, subscriptions aren't refundable, and Lite carries only a limited commercial licence.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Lite is $6.09 a month billed yearly, inside the cheaper quarter at $8.33. Standard, with a full commercial licence, is $19.99. |
| Free plan and trial | D | New accounts get a welcome offer, but the page doesn't say how big it is or whether it needs a card. |
| Features | B | Many generation models, editing tools such as upscaling and object removal, a canvas, video and music. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Credits, models and tiers add up to a bit of a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iOS and Android. No API or integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who PicLumen is for
- Fits if you want several image and video models behind one login
- Works for hobby creators who'll stay within 750 credits a month
Who it is not for
- Tight if you plan to sell your images: Lite has a limited commercial licence and Basic has none
- Watch out: monthly credits reset and don't roll over, except through Lumen Vault on Elite
- Not for you if you want refunds, because subscriptions aren't refundable
- Pricey at the top: Elite is $269.99 a month, and the page doesn't say which sub-tier that price covers
- Watch out: bought Lumen packs expire a year after purchase
Good to know
Good for
- People who want one credit balance across several image and video models
- Sellers making product photos and try-on images
- Creators who need commercial rights on a paid plan
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$6.09
A month to start
PicLumen is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.09 per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly).
New accounts get a welcome offer, but the page doesn't say how big it is or whether it needs a card.
Lite
$6.09
per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly)
750 Lumens a month (about 750 images or 30 videos), watermark-free output and a limited commercial license.
Standard
$19.99
per month, billed yearly ($24.99 billed monthly)
2,500 Lumens a month, fast generation, 2 tasks at once and a full commercial license.
Pro
$37.49
per month, billed yearly ($49.99 billed monthly)
6,000 Lumens a month, turbo generation, 5 tasks at once and a full commercial license.
Elite
$269.99
per month, billed yearly ($359.99 billed monthly)
15,000 to 60,000 Lumens a month across four sub-tiers; the sub-tier this price belongs to is not shown.
Enterprise
Custom
Team Lumen allocation, central billing, content privacy and dedicated support; quoted by contacting the vendor.
Trying it first
New accounts get a welcome offer; its size is not stated.
Read from piclumen.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Yearly billing, up to 25% off
The pricing page marks yearly billing as up to 25% off monthly: 20% on Lite and Standard and 25% on Pro and Elite.
Stated on piclumen.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
AI image, video and music generation with many models. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, image generation, video generation.
Many generation models, editing tools such as upscaling and object removal, a canvas, video and music.
- Many generation models
- The site lists image models such as FLUX, Nano Banana and Seedream and video models such as Veo and Kling, with per-model Lumen costs.
- Image editing tools
- Background remover, image upscaler, colorizer, inpainting, object remover and an image extender are listed beside generation.
- Canvas projects
- Plans cap canvas projects and nodes per canvas, from 10 projects and 50 nodes on Lite up to 100 and 500 on Elite.
- Video and music
- Text-to-video, image-to-video and an AI music generator run on the same Lumen balance as images.
- Business tools
- Product photography, virtual try-on, logo, poster and banner generators are aimed at sellers and marketers.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
PicLumen is made by PicLumen.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
106/168
Other AI image and video generators it is graded above
PicLumen's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 106 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 25.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 120 of 168) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 41).
Its paid plans start at $6.09 a month, against a middle price of $11.88 for the category: 16 of the 120 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 4 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 169 AI image and video generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. PicLumen’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 120 of 168
- DFree plan and trialAbove 41 of 168
- BFeaturesAbove 104 of 168
- CEase of useAbove 12 of 168
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 75 of 168
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 123 AI image and video generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. PicLumen is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace PicLumen you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $73.08 a year.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- A video model, which you can rent by the second but not make.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. PicLumen’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, SeaArt and Imagine Art
The 4 tools PicLumen is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Leonardo.Ai
Free plan · from $12/mo
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models.
- Leonardo.Ai has a free plan. PicLumen does not, though it has a free trial.
- 2.4GPA
OpenArt
Free trial · from $13/mo
AI image and video studio with characters and multi-scene stories.
- Only PicLumen lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenArt also covers video editing.
- 2.4GPA
SeaArt
Free plan
AI image and video creation platform with a community gallery.
- SeaArt has a free plan. PicLumen does not, though it has a free trial.
- SeaArt also covers community.
- 2.2GPA
Imagine Art
Free plan · from $13/mo
AI creative suite for images, video, audio and design.
- Imagine Art has a free plan. PicLumen does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PicLumen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Imagine Art also covers chat assistant.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is PicLumen free?
No, PicLumen is a paid product, but you can try it first. New accounts get a welcome offer; its size is not stated.
How much does PicLumen cost?
PicLumen lists 5 plans. Lite: $6.09 per month, billed yearly ($7.59 billed monthly).
What platforms does PicLumen work on?
PicLumen is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does PicLumen offer any discounts?
PicLumen publicly lists the following: Yearly billing, up to 25% off.
Does PicLumen have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PicLumen is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does PicLumen have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PicLumen is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is PicLumen open source?
PicLumen is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes PicLumen?
PicLumen is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to PicLumen?
The closest alternatives to PicLumen in our directory are Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, SeaArt and Imagine Art.
How does PicLumen compare with other AI image and video generators?
PicLumen's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 106 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 25.
Is PicLumen good value for money?
ToolGPA grades PicLumen B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $6.09 a month, against a middle price of $11.88 for the category: 16 of the 120 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of PicLumen?
To replace PicLumen you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from PicLumen’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from PicLumen's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by PicLumen. Prices change, so check piclumen.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PicLumen, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/piclumen
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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