WaveSpeed vs Replicate
WaveSpeed is cheaper on 1 of 6 shared models. Head-to-head on every tracked model both platforms offer, at default settings, converted to dollars.
| Model | WaveSpeed | Replicate | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 | $0.420 | $1.12 | WaveSpeed |
| Veo 3.1 | $1.60 | $1.60 | tie |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | $0.600 | $0.600 | tie |
| Sora 2 | $0.400 | $0.400 | tie |
| Seedream 4.5 | $0.040 | $0.040 | tie |
| Sora 2 Pro | $1.20 | $1.20 | tie |
Where WaveSpeed wins
- Kling 3.0 167% cheaper
Where Replicate wins
No models where Replicate beats WaveSpeed at default settings.
Exclusive models
Only on WaveSpeed: Wan 2.7, Seedance 2.0, FLUX 2 Klein, Nano Banana 2, Veo 3.1 Lite, Kling 3.0 Turbo, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, FLUX 2 Pro, FLUX 2 Max
Only on Replicate: GPT Image 2, Ideogram V3, Qwen Image, Recraft V4
How you pay
WaveSpeed uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
Replicate uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
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Different platforms may run different tiers of the same model — see model pages for variants. Prices re-verified several times a day from official sources.