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Mage review

Mage covers more than image generation, but unlimited video and premium features require pricier plans.

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The bottom line

A broad creative workspace, but the $10 plan is not an all-access pass.

Mage puts image, video and audio generation, creative editing tools, character consistency and developer access in a browser-based workspace. The pricing page lists Basic at $10/month equivalent, with 500 monthly Gems and unlimited generations on base models; paid plans are billed monthly in EUR at the listed USD-equivalent prices, and no annual option is shown.

Video access scales by plan: Pro is $30/month equivalent and includes unlimited video generation, while Pro Plus is $60 and Max is $200 with additional premium video features. The free option gives you a way to start, but model access and monthly Gems matter more than the headline promise of unlimited generation. The Reddit threads we read offer no meaningful Mage-specific user feedback, and support details were not provided.

Good fit if

  • Creators needing image, video and audio
  • Teams wanting character consistency
  • Developers using creative-generation APIs

Skip it if

  • Anyone needing premium video on a budget
  • Users wanting published support details
  • People who only need basic image generation
Mage homepage
Mage homepage, captured Nov 6, 2026

ScoresHow it rates

  • Features8
  • Ease of use7
  • Value for money7
  • Support5
  • User sentiment5

What works

  • Combines image, video and audio generation
  • Private by default, according to the product brief
  • Basic includes unlimited base-model generations
  • Editing tools include inpainting and relighting
  • Offers a REST API, MCP server and SDKs

What doesn't

  • Basic includes only 500 monthly Gems
  • Unlimited video generation starts with Pro at $30
  • Max costs $200/month equivalent
  • Plans are billed monthly in EUR; no annual option shown
  • The Reddit threads we read provide no useful Mage-specific sentiment

01What Mage actually does

Mage is a browser-based workspace for generating images, video, and audio across its own and other available models. You can use a reference image to keep a character consistent across image and video generations, and create video clips with consistent characters and voices or edit from source video. Supported audio models can generate audio, including for video.

The workspace also includes creative tools for inpainting, face swaps, video editing, enhancement, and relighting. For developers, Mage lists a REST API, MCP server, open SDKs, and ready-made agent workflows. Creations are private by default, according to the product information.

You can start free with Gems. Paid memberships add monthly Gems and unlimited generation on the models included with each plan, but that does not make every model or feature unlimited. Mage’s plans split image generation, video, and premium model access across different tiers.

02Where Mage is strong

Mage covers more of the creative workflow than an image-only generator. It combines image, video, and audio generation with editing tools, character references, and developer access in one browser-based workspace. That can suit creators who want to move from a still image to a character-led clip without treating each task as a separate product.

The pricing page lists a free option, then paid memberships starting at $10 per month. Basic includes 500 monthly Gems, unlimited base-model generations, up to one LoRA and textual inversion, plus inpainting and Refine. Pro is $30 per month and adds 1,500 Gems, unlimited video generation, unlimited character creation, enhancement up to 2K, and up to two LoRAs and textual inversions.

Higher plans raise the ceilings for users who need them: Pro Plus costs $60 per month, includes 3,500 Gems, enhancement up to 4K, queueing up to 10 generations, and custom model imports. Max is $200 per month and includes 15,000 Gems, unlimited Motion Control video generation, HD premium video models, longer premium video duration, and up to two video LoRAs. The pricing page also lists one-time Gem packs, from 10,000 for $10 to 110,000 for $100.

03Where it falls short

The $10 Basic plan is not an all-access pass. Its unlimited generation applies to base models; the plan separately includes 500 monthly Gems, and Mage uses Gems for other models available on demand. So the headline unlimited allowance should not be read as unlimited access to every model or generation type. The pricing information does not spell out how many Gems individual generations cost, which makes it hard to estimate usage before paying.

Video access is tiered. Basic does not list unlimited video generation; that benefit appears on Pro at $30 per month. Pro Plus costs $60 and lists premium-oriented features, but does not explicitly promise unlimited video generation. Max’s unlimited allowance is specifically for Motion Control video, while its premium-video benefits have no published generation cap in the published pricing details.

There is no annual billing option shown. Plans are billed monthly in EUR at the listed USD-equivalent prices, so the displayed dollar figures are not necessarily the amount charged in the billing currency. Mage also lists caps on LoRAs and textual inversions—one on Basic, two on Pro, and five on Pro Plus—while the published details do not publish generation costs for every model.

04Mage pricing: what you'll actually pay

Mage has a free starting option using Gems, but the published pricing details don’t state its Gem allowance or generation limits. Basic costs $10 per month and includes 500 monthly Gems, unlimited base-model generations, up to one LoRA and textual inversion, base models, inpainting and Refine.

Pro is $30 per month, with 1,500 Gems, unlimited video generation and character creation, enhancement up to 2K, and up to two LoRAs and textual inversions. Pro Plus is $60, adding 3,500 Gems, enhancement up to 4K, up to five LoRAs and textual inversions, a queue of up to 10 generations, and custom model imports. Max costs $200 and includes 15,000 Gems, unlimited Motion Control video generation, HD premium video models, longer premium video duration and up to two video LoRAs.

The jump from Basic to Pro triples the monthly price; Max is $140 more than Pro Plus. One-time Gem packs cost $10 for 10,000, $20 for 20,500, $40 for 42,000 or $100 for 110,000. Plans are billed monthly in EUR at the listed USD-equivalent prices. No annual option is shown.

Full Mage pricing breakdown →

05Switching to (or from) Mage

Mage runs in a browser, so getting started doesn’t require installing a desktop app, according to the product details. For developers, it lists a REST API, MCP server, open SDKs and ready-made agent workflows. If you build tools around those interfaces, leaving could mean adapting those integrations; the published material doesn’t describe a migration tool or compatibility with another service.

The details also don’t specify bulk export, download formats, or whether LoRAs, textual inversions, characters and generation history can be transferred. Creations are private by default, but that alone doesn’t establish how portable they are. Check export options before moving a production workflow or relying on custom assets.

We can’t responsibly name common reasons people leave based on Reddit: no Reddit posts or comments were included in the published material for this review. Pricing is one clear switching consideration—Basic covers base-model generations, while unlimited video generation starts at Pro for $30 per month, according to the pricing details.

From the threadsWhat users say

The published Reddit material does not include direct user feedback about Mage.space: the Mage discussions are about the tabletop role-playing game, and the AI-generator thread does not mention Mage. That thread does show broader buyer concerns around price, prompting, and video workflows, but it cannot establish whether Mage users are satisfied.

No direct Mage review
Not looking for something 'free', but preferably not insanely expensive
r/generativeAI · view thread
Prompting matters
If i have to memorize an Archive taxonomy to get usable output I don't think it's powerful prompting
r/generativeAI · view thread
Video workflow
I am looking for one that can do the whole video creation, image to video with the prompt, all in one pass
r/generativeAI · view thread
Price sensitivity
NovelAI. Pretty cheap and very good if you're willing to learn the tagging system and like anime style
r/generativeAI · view thread

Questions people ask

What is Mage?

Mage is a browser-based workspace for generating images, videos, and audio using Mage models and other models available on demand with Gems. Its tools include reference-image character consistency, inpainting, face swaps, video editing, enhancement, and relighting. The product also lists a REST API, MCP server, open SDKs, and ready-made agent workflows.

How much does Mage cost?

The listed plans start at $10 per month for Basic, followed by Pro at $30, Pro Plus at $60, and Max at $200. These are monthly prices billed in EUR at the listed USD-equivalent amounts, according to the pricing information checked November 6, 2026. No annual billing option is shown.

Can I use Mage for free?

Yes. Mage says users can start free with Gems, but the amount of free Gems is not published on the vendor's site. Paid plans include monthly Gems as well as unlimited generation on included models, with the specific models and generation features varying by plan.

Can Mage generate videos with consistent characters?

Mage supports video generation, including clips with consistent characters, voices, and source-video edits. It also describes using a reference image to carry the same character across image and video generations. Pro lists unlimited video generation and character creation; higher plans add listed premium-video features, with Max including HD premium video models.

What do Mage plans include, and can I buy more Gems?

Basic includes 500 monthly Gems and unlimited base-model generations. Pro includes 1,500 Gems, Pro Plus 3,500, and Max 15,000. One-time add-ons are listed at $10 for 10,000 Gems, $20 for 20,500, $40 for 42,000, and $100 for 110,000. The pricing information does not specify how many Gems particular on-demand models use.

Sources

  1. Mage homepage
  2. Mage pricing page
  3. Reddit: Why all the Mage hate?
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