China AI vs ImageFX (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
ImageFX
From $5/mo against from $6.99/mo
Free plan
ImageFX
Only ImageFX has one
Higher rating
ImageFX
3.6 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	China AI	ImageFX
Our rating	3.6	4.2Better
Starts at	$6.99/mo	$5/moBetter
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	Basic$6.99/mo (list $9.99), $83.88/yr Pro$18.99/mo (list $29)	From $5/mo
Key features	Chinese and US image and video models in one workspace Text and image to video generation Up to 14 reference images for image generation AI avatar, speech, 3D, upscaler and background remover tools Commercial use rights on paid plans	Image generation via Google's Nano Banana model Now part of the broader Google Flow creative studio Editable prompt chips for quick remixing Combined image and Veo-powered video workspace Free daily credit allowance
Pros	Multiple models without separate accounts Credit cost is shown per model Gallery shows prompts for user creations	Free tier gives real access to Google's image models Now bundled with video generation in the same workspace Prompt-chip interface makes remixing faster than retyping
Cons	Prices on the page are discounted from higher list prices Model availability depends on upstream providers No standing free plan is shown in the captured pricing	The original standalone ImageFX branding and page no longer exist Broader Flow feature set adds complexity for someone who just wants images Higher usage requires a paid credit plan
Company	China AI	Google, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is China AI better than ImageFX?

In our reviews China AI scores 3.6 and ImageFX scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. China AI: AI image and video studio that puts Chinese models such as Seedream, Kling, Seedance and Wan beside Veo, GPT Image and Nano Banana in one credit-based workspace. ImageFX: Google's free image experiment, now folded into Flow.

Which is cheaper, China AI or ImageFX?

ImageFX has the lower starting price: from $6.99/mo for China AI and from $5/mo for ImageFX.

Do China AI and ImageFX have free plans?

Only ImageFX has a free plan.

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