Stability AI Image API by Stability AI
Stable Image Ultra/Core and SD 3.5 generation plus editing and upscaling.
Price
Free plan
list price
Free tier
Yes
25 free credits
SDK downloads
—
no official SDK package
Status
Up
1 incident in 30 days
Pricing
| Free tier | 25 free credits |
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| Cheapest paid plan | — |
| Usage price | 1 credit = $0.01; Stable Image Ultra 8 credits, Core 3, SD 3.5 Large 6.5, SD 3.5 Flash 2.5 per image |
| Good to know | Prices from the live pricing page's app bundle. SD 3.5 Medium 3.5 credits, Large Turbo 4. Remove background 5 credits, Fast Upscaler 2. No current official SDK package found. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | Community servers only |
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