Luma AI alternative
A Luma Dream Machine alternative, with Ray 3.2 included
Luma AI (once called Dream Machine) makes pro-grade video with its Ray models, HDR and EXR export. Its cheapest plan is now $30 a month, and its pricing page lists no free plan. Thague includes Luma Ray 3.2 for text to video and image to video, next to 56 other video models, from $4.99 a month.
Luma AI's models are in Thague too
Luma's Ray 3.2 is in Thague's Video tab, about 220 credits ($2.20) for a 5-second clip.
- Luma Ray 3.2 (text to video)
- Luma Ray 3.2 (image to video)
Thague vs Luma AI
Checked October 2026 from public pages; prices and features change, so check Luma AI's site for the latest. Luma AI is a trademark of its owner; Thague isn't affiliated with it.
Why people choose Thague
Ray 3.2, from $4.99 a month
Luma Ray 3.2 for text to video and image to video, without a $30 plan.
Credits that roll over
Unused credits carry over up to three months' worth.
Every major model
Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5 and Hailuo next to Luma, on one balance.
Image tools built in
Make and edit your start frames with 80+ image models and 8 tools.
When Luma AI may suit you better
- You need 16-bit HDR or EXR export
- You use up to 16 keyframes
- You want Luma's agents to plan shots
Questions
What happened to Luma Dream Machine?
Luma AI now calls its video product by its model names (Ray3.2 and others) rather than Dream Machine. The same company runs it at lumalabs.ai.
Can I use Luma Ray in Thague?
Yes, Luma Ray 3.2 is in the Video tab for text to video and image to video, about 220 credits ($2.20) for a 5-second text-to-video clip at default settings (checked October 2026).
How much does Thague cost?
Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits (new members can try it free for a day with 500 credits), Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits and Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500. Credits cost what the generator charges (100 credits = $1), and unused credits roll over up to three months' worth.
Can I use the same models I used on Luma AI?
Often, yes. Thague has 80+ image models and 58 video models from many makers, including Nano Banana, GPT Image, Seedream, Flux, Ideogram and Recraft for images and Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo, PixVerse, Pika, Vidu and Wan for video. You pick the model for each run.
What happens if a generation fails?
Its credits are refunded automatically. Every image, edit and video is priced before it starts, so you always see the cost first.
Does Thague keep my prompts?
No. Your prompts and history are kept in your own browser, there's no public gallery, and the server removes finished jobs a day after they finish.
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Make it in Thague
Create images, edit with eight tools and make video in one studio. Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits, and new members can try it free for a day. Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits; Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500.