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FlyAIgh vs WaveSpeedAI

Pay-per-use API + web UI for developers, no subscription

Quick verdict

WaveSpeedAI is a developer-first pay-per-use platform — best when usage is unpredictable or you need API integration without monthly commitment. FlyAIgh is the consumer-grade subscription alternative with Canvas workflows, character consistency, and a flat predictable bill. Different categories — pick based on whether you want a tool or a billing primitive.

Pricing comparison

All prices in USD. Last verified 2026-05-22.

FlyAIgh
FreeFree0 credits
Basic$11.99/mo400 credits/mo
Pro$47.99/mo2000 credits/mo
ULTRA$79.99/mo3600 credits/mo
WaveSpeedAIVisit
Trial$0$1 free credit
Bronze (default)Pay-per-usePer-second model billing
Silver$100 top-upHigher rate limits
Gold$1,000 top-upHigher rate limits
Ultra$10,000 top-upMaximum rate limits

Pricing note

WaveSpeedAI charges per generation: Seedance 2.0 Fast $0.10/s, Wan 2.7 $0.10/s, Veo 3.1 Fast $0.15/s, Kling 3.0 Std $0.084/s. Account tiers (Silver/Gold/Ultra) unlock higher rate limits — they are NOT feature gates. WaveSpeed's raw per-second rates are typically cheaper per individual clip than FlyAIgh's Basic-tier credit rate — WaveSpeed wins on raw unit cost and zero idle cost. FlyAIgh's case is a flat, predictable monthly bill plus one wallet across 30+ models instead of funding a pay-per-use balance per vendor.

Feature comparison

FeatureFlyAIghWaveSpeedAI
Billing modelMonthly or annual subscriptionPay-per-generation (no subscription)
Free trialFree to sign up, no card$1 free credit on signup
API access

WaveSpeed is built API-first.

Coming soon (ULTRA tier)OpenAI-compatible API (primary feature)
Web UI

WaveSpeed offers both API and web UI.

Visual workflow canvas
Character consistency
Multi-provider failoverN/A (single-vendor API gateway)
Models30+ (20 video + 15 image)6+ video models, growing image catalog
Veo 3.1 Fast 8-second clip price (approx)

FlyAIgh price assumes Basic tier credit value ($0.030/credit). WaveSpeed is cheaper per clip at this volume — FlyAIgh pulls ahead once usage clears roughly 27 clips/month (Basic Max tier and up), where the flat rate beats accumulated pay-per-use.

~$1.35 on Basic plan (45 credits)$1.20 (at $0.15/s)

Model coverage

ModelFlyAIghWaveSpeedAI
Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro✓ Both variantsStatus: verify on product page
VEO 3.1 Fast✓ Lite / Fast / Quality✓ Fast variant — $0.15/s
Kling 3.0 Std✓ V3 + V3 Omni✓ Kling 3.0 Std — $0.084/s
Seedance 2.0 Fast✓ Pro + Fast✓ Fast — $0.10/s
WAN 2.x✓ WAN 2.7 Pro (image)✓ Wan 2.7, Wan 2.2 Ultra Fast — $0.01–$0.10/s
Hailuo 2.3✓ Standard + Fast
Midjourney v7 (image)
OpenAI-compatible API✗ (coming soon)

Where FlyAIgh wins

vs WaveSpeedAI

  • Predictable monthly bill, no per-call accounting

    FlyAIgh charges a flat $11.99/mo (Basic) for 400 credits — you know your bill in advance. WaveSpeed pay-per-use means a busy month could be 5–10× a slow month. For creators with steady output, predictability wins.

  • Canvas, Characters, Library as built-in product

    FlyAIgh ships a visual Canvas workflow builder, cross-model Character consistency, and an organized Library with collections. WaveSpeed is a billing/API primitive — you have to build these UX layers yourself.

  • One wallet across 30+ models instead of per-vendor pay-per-use

    WaveSpeed's raw per-second rates are often cheaper on a single clip — a Veo 3.1 Fast 8-second clip runs about $1.20 direct vs $1.35 on FlyAIgh Basic. What FlyAIgh buys instead is a flat, predictable bill and one credit balance that spans Sora 2, VEO 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo and more, rather than topping up (or rate-limiting into) a pay-per-use account per model. At higher usage (roughly 27+ VEO-equivalent clips/month, Basic Max tier and up) the flat rate also starts beating accumulated pay-per-use in raw dollars.

  • Multi-provider failover for reliability

    FlyAIgh routes across APIPod / APIMart / EVOLINK so a single provider outage doesn't break generation. WaveSpeed is a direct API gateway — its uptime is its uptime.

Where WaveSpeedAI wins

Honest assessment

  • OpenAI-compatible API for developer integration

    WaveSpeedAI is built for engineering teams that need to integrate AI video into their own product. Its OpenAI-compatible API means existing tools and libraries work out of the box. FlyAIgh is currently a web product — API is on the roadmap but not yet shipped.

  • No commitment, $1 to try

    Pay-per-use means zero cost when you're not generating. If your usage is sporadic or you're prototyping for a single project, WaveSpeed's billing model is genuinely lower-friction than any subscription.

Which should you choose?

  • You're a developer integrating AI video into your own product

    Pick WaveSpeedAI

    WaveSpeed's OpenAI-compatible API is purpose-built for this. FlyAIgh API is on the roadmap but not yet available.

  • You generate 5+ videos per week consistently across several models

    Pick FlyAIgh

    FlyAIgh Basic ($11.99/mo for 400 credits) covers a mix of models on one bill — cheaper models (Grok Imagine, Sora 2) stretch further than VEO alone, while new monthly subscriptions refresh each cycle and annual plans receive the full 12-month allocation up front, expiring at annual renewal if unused. WaveSpeed pay-per-use bills every generation individually with no monthly floor, which adds up fast across a varied weekly workflow and requires tracking spend per model instead of one flat number.

  • You're prototyping for a single project, unsure if you'll use it again

    Pick WaveSpeedAI

    $1 trial + pay-per-second means you pay for exactly what you generate and nothing more.

  • You need Canvas to chain image → video → polish

    Pick FlyAIgh

    WaveSpeed has no visual workflow builder — you would orchestrate this in your own code via their API.

  • You want Sora 2, Hailuo, Midjourney v7 in one workflow

    Pick FlyAIgh

    FlyAIgh aggregates all three on one wallet with Canvas chaining. WaveSpeed model catalog is currently smaller and varies by status.

FAQ

What's the difference between FlyAIgh and WaveSpeedAI?

FlyAIgh is a consumer subscription product ($11.99–$79.99/mo) with Canvas workflows, character consistency, Library and built-in UI. WaveSpeedAI is a pay-per-use API + web UI primarily for developers. Different categories — pick subscription if you have steady monthly usage; pick pay-per-use if you have sporadic projects or need API integration.

Is WaveSpeedAI cheaper than FlyAIgh per video?

Usually yes, per individual clip — WaveSpeed's raw pay-per-use rates ($0.10–$0.15/s depending on model) tend to undercut FlyAIgh's Basic-tier credit rate on a single generation; a Veo 3.1 Fast 8-second clip runs about $1.20 direct on WaveSpeed vs $1.35 on FlyAIgh Basic. WaveSpeed also has zero monthly cost when you're not generating, so sporadic usage favors it outright. FlyAIgh's advantage isn't a lower unit price — it's a flat, predictable bill and one wallet across 30+ models instead of a pay-per-use balance per vendor, and the flat rate does overtake accumulated pay-per-use once monthly volume gets high enough (roughly Basic Max tier and up).

Does WaveSpeedAI have Sora 2?

WaveSpeed's model catalog changes — check their pricing page for current availability. FlyAIgh ships both Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro through OpenAI on its standard credit wallet (no separate OpenAI account required).

Can I get an API from FlyAIgh?

FlyAIgh API access is listed on the ULTRA tier ($79.99/mo) as "coming soon" — it's not yet available. WaveSpeedAI offers an OpenAI-compatible API as its core product. If API integration is your primary need today, WaveSpeed is the right choice.

Does FlyAIgh support character consistency?

Yes — FlyAIgh Characters let you upload reference images and define persona metadata once, then invoke that Character across every video and image model. WaveSpeed does not ship a character system — you'd handle consistency in your own application logic.

Sources & freshness

Competitor pricing and feature data last verified 2026-05-22. We refresh this comparison quarterly. If you spot stale data, let us know.