The State of AI Image & Video Generation
2025 has seen explosive growth in AI-generated media. From photorealistic images to cinema-quality videos, these models are transforming creative workflows. Here's your comprehensive guide to the top models available through LemonData.
Image Generation Models
Midjourney
Still the gold standard for artistic and stylized images.
- Best for: Artistic concepts, stylized illustrations, marketing visuals
- Strength: Exceptional aesthetic quality and style consistency
- Price on LemonData: $0.06 per image (40% off)
DALL-E 3 (OpenAI)
Excellent at following complex prompts with precise text rendering.
- Best for: Detailed scenes, text in images, product mockups
- Strength: Prompt adherence and readable text generation
- Price on LemonData: $0.024 per image (40% off)
Flux Kontext Pro
The new contender for photorealistic image editing and generation.
- Best for: Photo editing, product photography, realistic scenes
- Strength: Photorealism and context-aware editing
- Price on LemonData: $0.032 per image (20% off)
Video Generation Models
Sora 2 (OpenAI)
OpenAI's flagship video model, now available via API.
- Best for: Short-form content, social media videos
- Duration: Up to 20 seconds
- Price on LemonData: $0.027 per video (standard rate)
Veo 3 (Google)
Google's most advanced video generation model with audio support.
- Best for: Marketing videos, product demos, educational content
- Features: Native audio generation, longer clips
- Price on LemonData: $0.48 per video (60% off)
Kling V2.5 (Kuaishou)
Excellent for character consistency and dynamic scenes.
- Best for: Character animations, dynamic action scenes
- Features: Start/end frame control, image-to-video
- Price on LemonData: $0.28 per video (20% off)
Choosing the Right Model
| Use Case | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| Marketing graphics | Midjourney |
| Product photos | Flux Kontext Pro |
| Social media videos | Sora 2 |
| Marketing videos | Veo 3 |
| Character animation | Kling V2.5 |
Getting Started
All these models are accessible through LemonData's unified API. Sign up for free credits and start experimenting with different models to find the best fit for your creative workflow.
