When it launched

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Languages

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Where it runs

Browser

Plans and price (guide)

  • You pay for seconds of use. There are welcome credits.

What you can do

  • Model API
  • Web playground

Pros

  • No GPU at home
  • Many current models

Limits and plans

  • The bill rises with use
  • You need a bit of API knowledge

What it is good for

  • Developers who integrate AI

How to get started with Replicate

  1. Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
  2. It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

Alternatives to Replicate

Replicate: frequently asked questions

What is Replicate for?

Runs image, video and audio models in the cloud so you can wire them into your app with an API. Owned by Cloudflare since late 2025. A web playground lets you try them before coding.

Is Replicate free?

It has a free version with limits. You pay for seconds of use. There are welcome credits. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Replicate work on?

It works on Browser.

Is Replicate hard to use?

It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.

What are the alternatives to Replicate?

The closest are Hugging Face, Krea and Runway. You can see them all on the alternatives to Replicate page.