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MaxartMost similar to LumiYing in what it does, its category and its price.
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VidAUHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5. LumiYing has none.
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China AIFrom $6.99/mo, against from $19.9/mo for LumiYing.
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VioEvoRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.4 for LumiYing.
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At a glance
Green means better than LumiYing, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LumiYingBaseline | 3.4 | $19.9/mo | No | Generate AI videos and images with multiple models in one workspace. | |
| Maxart | 3.2−0.2 | $6.9/mo$13 less | No | AI video effects and image generation from a text prompt or photo, across several models | vs LumiYing |
| China AI | 3.6+0.2 | $6.99/mo$12.91 less | No | 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. | vs LumiYing |
| VioEvo | 4.0+0.6 | $7.9/mo$12 less | No | Eight video and image models behind one interface, with prices published in full. | vs LumiYing |
 RSW AI Studio | 3.7+0.3 | Free | YesLumiYing has none | A full multi-model creative suite - Sora 2, Seedance, Kling, GPT Image, ElevenLabs, Suno - that markets itself through its watermark remover. | vs LumiYing |
 Molyin | 3.9+0.5 | Not listed | No | Publishes every model's price and auto-refunds generations that fail. | vs LumiYing |
 C Dance AI | 3.7+0.3 | $8.33/mo$11.57 less | No | Dance and character video on Seedance 2.0, with native lip-sync and camera control. | vs LumiYing |
 Seedance 2.0 AI | 3.5+0.1 | Free | YesLumiYing has none | Third-party web front-end for the Seedance video models, combining image, video, audio and text references | vs LumiYing |
| VidAU | 3.9+0.5 | Free | YesLumiYing has none | Turns product URLs, images or text into video ads, routing to Veo, Sora, Kling and others. | vs LumiYing |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches LumiYing.
Maxart
3.2$6.9/mo
vs LumiYing$13 less−0.2
AI video effects and image generation from a text prompt or photo, across several models.
- AI video effects and styles from a text prompt or reference image
- Access to several models, including GPT Image 2.5, Seedance and Seedream
- Image generation alongside video
Credits never expire and there is no subscription
Only 5 free credits to evaluate it
China AI
3.6$6.99/mo
vs LumiYing$12.91 less+0.2
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.
- Chinese and US image and video models in one workspace
- Text and image to video generation
- Up to 14 reference images for image generation
Multiple models without separate accounts
Prices on the page are discounted from higher list prices
VioEvo
4.0$7.9/mo
vs LumiYing$12 less+0.6
Eight video and image models behind one interface, with prices published in full.
- Text, image, video and reference to video modes
- Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0 and Wan 2.7
- ChatGPT Image 2, Nano Banana 2 and Grok Imagine for stills
Reference-to-video treats character continuity as an input
Annual billing is the only option shown
RSW AI Studio
3.7Free
vs LumiYing+0.3Free plan
A full multi-model creative suite - Sora 2, Seedance, Kling, GPT Image, ElevenLabs, Suno - that markets itself through its watermark remover.
- Seven-plus video models including Sora 2, Seedance and Kling 3.0
- Image generation via GPT Image 2, Nano Banana and Grok Image
- ElevenLabs voice cloning and Suno music generation
Genuinely broad multi-model suite, not a single-purpose tool
Pricing page leans on aggressive countdown-timer and discount-stacking tactics
Molyin
3.9Not listed
vs LumiYing+0.5
Publishes every model's price and auto-refunds generations that fail.
- Video generation via Seedance 2.5 with 30-second single takes
- Image tools in the same account
- Failed generations automatically refunded
Auto-refunds failed generations rather than charging for them
Music and voice are announced, not shipped
C Dance AI
3.7$8.33/mo
vs LumiYing$11.57 less+0.3
Dance and character video on Seedance 2.0, with native lip-sync and camera control.
- Dance and character video with stable motion
- Native lip-sync and director-level camera control
- Text, image, audio and video inputs
Targets human motion, which is where video models fail most visibly
A 90% discount makes the published list price notional
Seedance 2.0 AI
3.5Free
vs LumiYing+0.1Free plan
Third-party web front-end for the Seedance video models, combining image, video, audio and text references.
- Generates 4 to 15 second clips from text, image, video and audio references
- Reference control aimed at keeping character, style and motion consistent
- Access to several model families including Seedance 2.5, Kling and Veo 3
Multiple reference types in one generation, not text prompts alone
An independent front-end, not ByteDance's official Seedance product
VidAU
3.9Free
vs LumiYing+0.5Free plan
Turns product URLs, images or text into video ads, routing to Veo, Sora, Kling and others.
- Video ad generation from a product URL, image or text
- Access to Veo, Sora, Seedance and Kling in one place
- Ad-focused output rather than general video generation
URL input removes the asset-gathering step entirely
Less fine control than working with a single model directly
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is LumiYing free?
LumiYing does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $19.9/mo.
What is the best free alternative to LumiYing?
VidAU is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: RSW AI Studio, Seedance 2.0 AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to LumiYing?
Among paid plans, Maxart has the lowest starting price (from $6.9/mo). If you need it free, start with VidAU.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.