Try AI models for free

Video generation

• minimax/video-01: Generate videos from text or images. Use a reference image to create consistent characters.
• luma/reframe-video: Reframe and resize videos up to 30 seconds long. Great for social posts.
• topazlabs/video-upscale: Enhance and upscale low-res videos using Topaz’s upscaling models.

Image generation

• google/imagen-4: Google’s latest text-to-image model. High quality and easy to prompt.
• black-forest-labs/flux-kontext-pro: Strong prompt following and style control for both photoreal and illustrated outputs.
• ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3-turbo: Fast, creative generation. Good for posters, products, or anything with text.
• black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro: Improved FLUX model with more consistent image quality and diversity.
• black-forest-labs/flux-dev: Experimental 12B parameter model. Good for testing edge cases.

Image upscaling + restoration

• topazlabs/image-upscale: Professional-grade image upscaling. Clean results with minimal artifacts.
• szcho/codeformer: Restore low-quality or AI-generated faces.
• tencentarc/gfpgan: Fast face restoration, especially for old or damaged photos.

Recommended Models

What is the Try for Free collection?

The Try for Free collection is our list of models that you can run without purchasing credit after creating a Replicate account. This is great to see if Replicate will work for your use case before spending money.

Are these models free forever?

No. The models in this collection are free for a limited number of runs. After you've hit the free use limit, you'll need to add billing and purchase credit to continue using these models.

How do I pick a model from the Try for Free collection?

Think about the type of task you want to test—like text-to-image generation, image restoration, or video creation—and select a model from the collection that matches it.
Popular options include google/imagen-4 and black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro. The goal is to experiment quickly and see what works for your use case.

What kinds of things can I do with these models?

This collection covers a wide range of capabilities, such as:

• Generating images from text prompts.
• Animating or creating short videos.
• Upscaling or restoring old images.
• Experimenting with creative or utility tools at small scale.
  Check each model’s page for its specific inputs and features.

How do I run a model from the Try for Free collection?

1. Go to the Try for Free collection page.
2. Select a model that matches your task.
3. Upload your input (text, image, or video) or provide a URL if required.
4. Run the model and review the output.
5. If it works for your needs, add a credit card to your account and purchase credit to continue using this or other models on Replicate.

Can I use outputs from Try for Free models commercially?

In many cases, yes—but it depends on the model’s license.
Even if a model is free to run, it may have restrictions on commercial use. Always review the license on the model card before using its outputs in a product or project.

What should I keep in mind when testing models here?

• You have a limited number of free runs for the models in this collection.
• Good input quality (e.g., clean prompts or images) will help you get a meaningful first result.
• Even free models have licenses and terms of use, so check them before commercial deployment.