Stemning is free. Full stop.
Bring your own API key (Gemini or xAI) and Stemning stays free. If you do not want the hassle of BYOK, use simple credits instead.
Bring Your Own Key
Stemning stays free here. You cover your AI usage directly (via Gemini or xAI), and Stemning gives you 3 active photo slots to work with.
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Keep up to 3 photos at a time. Delete one to make room for a new one.Up to 3 active photos
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Generate every mood and style for each of your photos — no limit.Unlimited styles per photo
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Generate a preview first, then request the matching 4K export whenever you want it.Previews and optional 4K exports
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Seasonal, event, and creative styles — all included.65+ moods & styles
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Need more room later? BYOK Unlimited removes the photo-slot cap without forcing you to buy credits.Upgrade later with BYOK Unlimited
BYOK Unlimited
Already using your own API key? This removes the BYOK photo cap without bundling in credits you may not need.
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Keep paying your AI provider directly for generation while Stemning removes the photo-slot restriction on your account.Unlimited BYOK photo slots
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This plan is for people who already want BYOK and just need more room to work with more photos.No credits bundled in
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A one-time purchase. No subscription and no recurring fee from Stemning.One-time unlock
Credit Pack
No key, no setup. Each credit covers one style applied to one photo — preview and optional 4K export included.
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Each credit covers one style applied to one photo: preview first, then 4K export if you want it. Credits never expire.20 credits included
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No need to create or manage an API key. Stemning handles the generation cost for you from the start.No API key required
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Each paid result starts as a preview so you can choose what is worth keeping before you ask for the final 4K file.Preview first, 4K when you want it
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Run low? Just grab another pack. Credits stack and never expire.Stackable — buy again anytime
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If you later switch to BYOK, this purchase still unlocks unlimited BYOK photo slots too.Also unlocks BYOK Unlimited later
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This is the no-hassle option today, and it still keeps your future BYOK upgrade path open.Best for no-key users
More styles, less per credit.
Style bundles drop from $0.50 to $0.40/credit. Each bundle includes a set of styles — you pick how many photos to apply them to. Every bundle also unlocks BYOK Unlimited.
All Seasons
4 styles per use
Major Holidays
8 styles per use
Aesthetic Moods
6 styles per use
Cultural Festivals
6 styles per use
Life Milestones
6 styles per use
Wedding Suite
5 styles per use
Every option includes
No subscription
Pay once, no recurring bill
Previews, 4K exports
Preview first, then grab the final file
Free previews
See results before spending
65+ moods
Seasonal, event, and creative styles
How pricing works
Start with a free credit
New accounts start with 1 free credit so you can try one full style flow before paying for anything else.
BYOK is free on Stemning
Enable BYOK to stay free on Stemning with up to 3 active photos. Delete older photos to keep going, or use the separate BYOK Unlimited unlock if you need more room.
One credit = one photo, one style
Each credit covers one style applied to one photo — including the preview and the matching optional 4K export. Five styles on one photo uses five credits.
Frequently asked questions
Which pricing option should I pick?
Pick BYOK if you already have, or are happy to manage, your own API key (Gemini or xAI) and want Stemning itself to stay free. Pick Credit Pack if you want the no-hassle route where Stemning covers the AI cost for you. Pick BYOK Unlimited if BYOK already fits how you work and you just need more than 3 active photo slots.
What does BYOK actually mean here?
BYOK means you connect your own API key (Gemini or xAI) and the provider bills you directly for generation usage. Stemning still handles the workflow, styles, previews, downloads, and organization. It is the cheapest path if you are comfortable managing your own key.
What is an active photo slot?
An active photo slot is one uploaded photo currently stored in your Stemning workspace. Free BYOK includes up to 3 active photos at a time. If you hit the limit, you can delete an older photo to make room, or unlock BYOK Unlimited and stop thinking about the cap.
What does one credit cover?
One credit covers one style applied to one photo. That includes the preview first and the matching optional 4K export afterward. So 5 styles on one photo uses 5 credits. If you like a result, you do not pay again just to get the high-resolution version of that same style.
Do credits expire or renew automatically?
No. Credits do not expire, and nothing renews automatically. Stemning is intentionally pay-as-you-go: buy a pack when you need it, use it when you want, and come back later without a subscription hanging over you.
What happens if I buy credits and later switch to BYOK?
That is a clean upgrade path. Your credit pack still gives you the no-key option, and it also unlocks unlimited BYOK photo slots later. So if you start with convenience today and want lower ongoing cost later, you do not have to repurchase the BYOK Unlimited unlock separately.
Why would I pay if Stemning is free with BYOK?
Because some people want the lowest cost, and some people want the least setup. BYOK is great if you do not mind handling your own API key (Gemini or xAI). Paid options are for people who want Stemning to cover the AI cost, skip API setup, or remove the free BYOK workspace cap with a one-time purchase.
Is there any subscription hiding in here?
No. Full stop. Stemning is built around one-time purchases and simple usage choices. Free BYOK stays free on Stemning, BYOK Unlimited is a one-time unlock, and credit packs are one-time purchases you can stack whenever you need more.
Free if you bring the key. Simple if you do not.
Stay free with BYOK, unlock unlimited BYOK photos if you need more room, or buy credits when you want Stemning to handle the generation cost for you.
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