Which AI Model Should I Use?
Aura has 6 AI models — 3 for images and 3 for videos. Each one is optimized for different types of content:Image Models
Aura Photo
Hyper-realistic imagesCharacter consistency feature available
Seedream 4
Advanced image generationHigh-quality photo creation
Nano Banana
Creative image generationUnique artistic styles
Video Models
Sora 2
Text-to-video & image-to-videoAvailable in UK/EU
Seedance 1 Pro
Hyper-realistic videosText or text + image input
WAN 2.5
Professional video generationHigh-quality video creation
Image Models
Aura Photo
Best for: Hyper-realistic images with character consistency- Takes 15-30 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Creates images (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Character consistency feature: Create consistent characters across multiple images
- The most hyper-realistic AI photo model available
- Product photography
- Professional headshots
- Marketing materials requiring consistent characters
- Social media content
Seedream 4
Best for: Advanced image generation- Takes 15-30 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Creates high-quality images (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Advanced image generation capabilities
Nano Banana
Best for: Creative and unique image styles- Takes 15-30 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Creates images with unique artistic styles (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Perfect for creative and artistic content
Video Models
Sora 2
Best for: Professional video generation (UK/EU available)- Takes 90-120 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Text-to-video: Create videos from text prompts
- Image-to-video: Upload an image and create videos from it
- Creates 5-second videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Available in UK/EU regions
- Marketing videos
- Professional content creation
- UK/EU based creators
Sora 2 is available in UK/EU regions and supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
Seedance 1 Pro
Best for: Hyper-realistic videos from scratch- Takes 90-120 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Works with text prompts or text + reference image
- Creates 5-second hyper-realistic videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Most realistic video generation available
WAN 2.5
Best for: Professional video generation- Takes 90-120 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Creates high-quality videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- Professional-grade video generation
Quick Decision Guide
I want to create…- The most realistic photo with character consistency → Use Aura Photo
- Advanced high-quality images → Use Seedream 4
- Creative/artistic images → Use Nano Banana
- Professional videos (UK/EU) → Use Sora 2
- The most realistic video from text/image → Use Seedance 1 Pro
- Professional video content → Use WAN 2.5
Content Specifications
All videos are 5 seconds long, regardless of quality setting:- Low Quality: 720p resolution (images and videos)
- High Quality: 1080p resolution (images and videos)
Quality Options
Every model has 2 quality settings: Low Quality- Cheaper (costs fewer credits)
- Still looks great
- Perfect for social media and testing ideas
- Videos: 720p resolution
- More expensive (costs more credits)
- Best possible results
- Use for professional work and final versions
- Videos: 1080p resolution
Pricing That Makes Sense
Image Models
Aura Photo
Hyper-realistic imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)Character consistency available
Seedream 4
Advanced imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)High-quality generation
Nano Banana
Creative imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)Unique artistic styles
Video Models
Sora 2
Text/image-to-videoLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)UK/EU available
Seedance 1 Pro
Hyper-realistic videosLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)5-second videos
WAN 2.5
Professional videosLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)High-quality generation
Pro tip: All models use the same credit system. Start with Low quality to test ideas, upgrade to High quality when you’re ready to create the final version.
