China AI vs LumiYing (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
China AI
From $6.99/mo against from $19.9/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
China AI
3.6 against 3.4
Same job?
Not quite
Different categories: check which job you need done

Side by side

Compared on	China AI	LumiYing
Our rating	3.6Better	3.4
Starts at	$6.99/moBetter	$19.9/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Image Generation	Video
Plans	Basic$6.99/mo (list $9.99), $83.88/yr Pro$18.99/mo (list $29)	From $19.9/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	One workspace for video and image models from several companies Video models including Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 Image models including GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana, Midjourney and Seedream Text, image, video and audio references as generation inputs One-time credit packs that never expire, with no subscription
Pros	Multiple models without separate accounts Credit cost is shown per model Gallery shows prompts for user creations	Compare output from rival models without juggling separate accounts Credits never expire, so irregular use wastes nothing No subscription to cancel
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	An aggregator of other companies' models, not a model maker itself No free tier: the entry point is a $19.90 pack Per-generation cost varies by model, which makes budgeting harder
Company	China AI	LumiYing

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260921. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is China AI better than LumiYing?

In our reviews China AI scores 3.6 and LumiYing scores 3.4. 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. LumiYing: Generate AI videos and images with multiple models in one workspace.

Which is cheaper, China AI or LumiYing?

China AI has the lower starting price: from $6.99/mo for China AI and from $19.9/mo for LumiYing.

Do China AI and LumiYing have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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