Is Makernice a good Nereo alternative if you run models from code?
Competitor prices checked November 11, 2026 from Nereo's public pricing and docs; they change often.
Prices as of November 12, 2026 (price list v15).
Makernice can replace Nereo only on the API side: Nereo sells a studio where plans give you credits per clip, plus a separate Nereo API with per-second prices. Makernice has an MCP server and a simple create form in its console but no studio editor: one prepaid US dollar balance, a quote for every job, and failed runs aren't charged (an output blocked by output moderation still is). Makernice fits when your code submits the jobs and you want one billing rule. Stay on Nereo if you generate in its studio.
What is Nereo, and how is it different from Makernice?
Nereo presents itself as "Nereo — AI Video Generator for Creators & Marketers". Its pages say: "Access to all 20+ models". Makernice is an API with 19 video and image models, prepaid in US dollars and priced per second of output.
Which models can you run on both Nereo and Makernice?
- Seedance 2.5:
"model": "seedance-2.5"on Makernice - Seedance 2.0:
"model": "seedance-2.0"on Makernice - Seedance 2.0 Fast:
"model": "seedance-2.0-fast"on Makernice - MiniMax H3:
"model": "minimax-h3"on Makernice - Kling 4.0:
"model": "kling-4.0"on Makernice - Seedream 5.0 Pro:
"model": "seedream-5.0-pro"on Makernice
How do Nereo and Makernice prices compare?
Nereo lists prices in credits, so we show them as estimates and don't call a winner. Makernice: price list v15 (as of November 12, 2026).
| Model · resolution | Makernice | Nereo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 · 720p | $0.2592/s | ≈ $0.276–$1.176/s (credit estimate) | |
| Seedance 2.0 · 720p | $0.1704/s | ≈ $0.1794–$0.7644/s (credit estimate) | |
| Seedance 2.0 · 1080p | $0.4252/s | ≈ $0.4692–$1.9992/s (credit estimate) | |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast · 720p | $0.1027/s | ≈ $0.0782–$0.3332/s (credit estimate) | |
| MiniMax H3 · 768p | $0.072/s | ≈ $0.046–$0.196/s (credit estimate) |
Rows with video input, input-image fees and from-prices are left out because they are billed differently.
| Plan | Price as listed | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Plan | $39.00 /month Billed monthly · cancel anytime 400 credits $0.098 / credit | 400 |
| Mini Plan | $28.00 $39.00 /month Billed $336.00 yearly · 400 credits released each month $0.070 / credit | 400 |
| Standard Plan | $80.00 /month Billed monthly · cancel anytime 1,600 credits $0.050 / credit | 1600 |
| Standard Plan | $56.00 $80.00 /month Billed $672.00 yearly · 1,600 credits released each month $0.035 / credit | 1600 |
| Plus Plan | $160.00 /month Billed monthly · cancel anytime 4,800 credits $0.033 / credit | 4800 |
| Plus Plan | $112.00 $160.00 /month Billed $1344.00 yearly · 4,800 credits released each month $0.023 / credit | 4800 |
| Free account | Free accounts start with 12 credits | 12 |
Credit estimates in the price table use the per-credit prices on these plans, from the best-value plan to the entry plan.
Are you comparing against Nereo Studio or Nereo API?
Nereo's pricing page is the studio: a table of credits per clip for 20+ models, billed through monthly or annual plans. A second site, api.nereo.io, lists models with "from" per-second prices. That page doesn't state a currency, so the dated table above uses only the studio's credit table, converted at the per-credit rates on the plans.
The two Nereo products price the same model differently, so decide which one your workload would actually use before reading a row as a comparison.
Why do Nereo's free credit numbers differ between pages?
Nereo's pricing page says "Free accounts start with 12 credits", while its FAQ says "Every new account gets 4 starter credits at sign-up". We can't tell which one is current, so we quote both as published on November 11, 2026.
Makernice has no free credits: the first run is paid for from a top-up, with the exact amount quoted before it starts.
What does it mean that Seedance and Veo carry a watermark until you pay?
Nereo's pricing page says "Seedance and Veo videos carry a watermark until you are on a paid plan." Monthly plan credits don't roll over, while add-on credit packs are valid for 90 days.
Makernice has no plan tiers to upgrade through: the balance doesn't expire, and the quote you get before a run is the amount charged.
Billing on Nereo vs Makernice
| Makernice | Nereo | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | Per second of output, by model and resolution (images per request) | Not stated on Nereo's public pages (checked November 11, 2026) |
| Price before the run | A quote for every generation, locked for 12 minutes; full list public at GET /v1/pricing | "the exact price is shown before every generation." |
| Failed run | Not charged; the hold is released | Not stated on Nereo's public pages (checked November 11, 2026) |
| Cancel | Only queued jobs can be canceled; the held amount is released in full. A job that has started can't be canceled (409 not_cancelable) | "Billed monthly · cancel anytime" |
| Output files | Each output shows its expiry (expiresAt); in the docs example it is 30 days after the run finishes | Not stated on Nereo's public pages (checked November 11, 2026) |
| Balance or credits expire | Prepaid USD balance never expires | "Monthly credits do not roll over to the next month." |
| Subscription | No subscription; prepaid top-ups | "Free accounts start with 12 credits" |
| Minimum purchase | $15 per top-up (up to $1,000) | Not stated on Nereo's public pages (checked November 11, 2026) |
| Free tier | No free tier | "Free accounts start with 12 credits" |
Makernice rules with examples: No charge for failed generations.
When should you stay on Nereo?
- You generate inside Nereo's studio. Its plans bundle credits for clips across its 20+ models. Makernice has no editor.
- You want Nereo's refund window. Its refund policy lets you request a refund within 3 days of your initial purchase; check Makernice's terms for how top-ups are handled before you rely on it.
- Your model list includes Veo. Nereo's studio lists Veo; Makernice doesn't run it.
About Makernice
Makernice is an AI video and image generation API: one API key and one prepaid balance for 19 models from ByteDance, Kuaishou, MiniMax and Alibaba. Every run starts with a quote that locks the price for 12 minutes, through Makernice's own async REST API (quote, create, poll, cancel).
Frequently asked questions
How many free credits does Nereo give a new account?
Nereo's pricing page says "Free accounts start with 12 credits", and its FAQ says "Every new account gets 4 starter credits at sign-up". Makernice has no free credits.
Do Nereo credits roll over?
No. Nereo's pricing page says "Monthly credits do not roll over to the next month." Add-on credit packs are valid for 90 days. A Makernice balance doesn't expire.
Related
- Seedance 2.5 · Seedance 2.0 · Seedance 2.0 Fast · MiniMax H3 · Kling 4.0 · Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Billing: No charge for failed generations
- More: All AI video API alternatives · AI video cost calculator
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Price your Nereo workload on Makernice.
Prepaid in US dollars by card (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) or crypto, $15 to $1,000 per top-up; the balance never expires. Failed runs aren't charged. Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review. No top-up fee from Makernice; sales tax/VAT may apply at checkout depending on your location.