# PigenAI Developer API & Model Directory

> PigenAI (https://www.pigenai.art/) provides ultra-low latency, OpenAI-compatible REST APIs for AI image generation, image editing, and video synthesis with transparent pay-per-request USD pricing. No mandatory subscriptions.

## Overview & Core Differentiators
- **Direct USD Micro-Pricing**: Pay exact fractions of a cent per image (starting at $0.0008/img) and per second of video (starting at $0.032/sec).
- **Significant Cost Savings**: Up to 68% cheaper than official market standard rates across flagship image and video models.
- **OpenAI SDK Drop-In Compatibility**: Use official `openai` Python and Node.js SDKs by simply setting `base_url="https://api.pigenai.art/v1"`.
- **Automated Instant Refunds**: Account balances are credited back in milliseconds if an upstream model fails or times out.
- **Commercial Rights Included**: Full commercial rights on all generated assets with no watermarks and zero egress fees.

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## Developer API Quickstart

### Base URLs
- Production API Base: `https://api.pigenai.art/v1`
- Developer Console & API Key Dashboard: https://www.pigenai.art/developers
- Public Model Catalog: https://www.pigenai.art/api/models

### Authentication
Include your API key as a Bearer token in the `Authorization` header:
```bash
Authorization: Bearer pk_live_YOUR_API_KEY
```

### Python (OpenAI SDK Compatible)
```python
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="pk_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://api.pigenai.art/v1"
)

response = client.images.generate(
    model="stabilityai/sdxl-turbo",
    prompt="A futuristic cybernetic tiger in neon lights, ultra realistic 8k",
    size="1024x1024"
)
print("Image URL:", response.data[0].url)
```

### cURL (Text-to-Image / Image-to-Image)
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.pigenai.art/v1/images/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer pk_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "stabilityai/sdxl-turbo",
    "prompt": "A futuristic cybernetic tiger in neon lights, ultra realistic 8k",
    "size": "1024x1024"
  }'
```

### cURL (Text-to-Video / Image-to-Video)
```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.pigenai.art/v1/videos/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer pk_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "bytedance/seedance-1-pro-fast",
    "prompt": "Cinematic camera movement through dynamic lighting scenery",
    "size": "1280x720",
    "seconds": 5
  }'
```

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## AI Model Catalog & Transparent USD Pricing (2026)

### 1. Text-to-Image Models
| Model ID | Price (USD) | Highlights & Market Comparison | Model Page |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `stabilityai/sdxl-turbo` | **$0.0008 / img** | ⚡ **68% cheaper than Market Std.** Instant real-time synthesis | [SDXL Turbo API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/stabilityai/sdxl-turbo) |
| `black-forest-labs/flux-1-schnell` | **$0.0030 / img** | Ultra-fast 4-step generation with high prompt adherence | [Flux Schnell API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/black-forest-labs/flux-1-schnell) |
| `HiDream-ai/HiDream-I1-Fast` | **$0.0050 / img** | ⚡ **45% cheaper than market std.** High detail artistic synthesis | [HiDream I1 Fast API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/HiDream-ai/HiDream-I1-Fast) |
| `bytedance/seedance-1-fast` | **$0.0180 / img** | Fast ByteDance generation with balanced rendering | [Seedance 1 Fast API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/bytedance/seedance-1-fast) |
| `google/imagen-4-fast` | **$0.0240 / img** | Google DeepMind Imagen 4 fast photorealistic image synthesis | [Imagen 4 Fast API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/google/imagen-4-fast) |
| `recraft/recraft-v4` | **$0.0270 / img** | ⚡ **~25-30% cheaper** Best-in-class vector art & typography | [Recraft v4 API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/recraft/recraft-v4) |
| `bytedance/seedance-1-pro` | **$0.0300 / img** | Studio-grade photorealistic image generation | [Seedance 1 Pro API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/bytedance/seedance-1-pro) |

### 2. Image-to-Image & Editing Models
| Model ID | Price (USD) | Highlights & Market Comparison | Model Page |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `prunaai/P-Image-Upscale` | **$0.0120 / img** | 2K and 4K AI super-resolution upscaling | [P-Image-Upscale API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/prunaai/P-Image-Upscale) |
| `qwen/qwen-image-edit` | **$0.0150 / img** | ⚡ **28% cheaper than Market Std.** High-precision instructional edit | [Qwen Image Edit API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/qwen/qwen-image-edit) |
| `krea/krea-2-turbo` | **$0.0230 / img** | Fast real-time image-to-image styling and enhancement | [Krea 2 Turbo API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/krea/krea-2-turbo) |
| `qwen/qwen-image-layered` | **$0.0250 / img** | Multi-layer decomposed image editing | [Qwen Image Layered API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/qwen/qwen-image-layered) |
| `wan/wan-2.7-image` | **$0.0340 / img** | High-fidelity image transformation with rich aspect ratios | [Wan 2.7 Image API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/wan/wan-2.7-image) |

### 3. Video Generation Models
| Model ID | Price (USD) | Highlights & Market Comparison | Model Page |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `bytedance/seedance-1-pro-fast` | **$0.0320 / sec** | ⚡ **~34% cheaper than market std.** Ultra-smooth 5s & 10s video | [Seedance 1 Pro Fast API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/bytedance/seedance-1-pro-fast) |
| `xAI/grok-imagine-video` | **$0.0450 / sec** | ⚡ **EXCLUSIVE Service**, yet cheaper than official X API | [Grok Imagine Video API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/xAI/grok-imagine-video) |
| `kling/kling-2.1-standard` | **$0.0550 / sec** | ⚡ **~31% cheaper** Industry standard cinematic motion | [Kling 2.1 Standard API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/kling/kling-2.1-standard) |
| `veo-3.1-fast` | **$0.0750 / sec** | Google Veo 3.1 Fast high-definition cinematic video | [Veo 3.1 Fast API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/veo-3.1-fast) |
| `kling/kling-2.1-pro` | **$0.0900 / sec** | Pro cinematic video with complex camera control | [Kling 2.1 Pro API](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models/kling/kling-2.1-pro) |

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## Balance Top-Up Packs & Bonuses
Developers purchase API balance in direct USD currency. Volume bonuses are applied automatically:
- **Starter Pack**: $5.00 ($5.00 balance)
- **Builder Pack**: $10.00 ($10.50 balance, **+5% free bonus**)
- **Scale Pack**: $25.00 ($27.50 balance, **+10% free bonus**)
- **Mega Pack**: $50.00 ($57.50 balance, **+15% free bonus**)

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## Core Endpoints
- `POST /v1/images/generations` — Generate images from text prompts (OpenAI compatible)
- `POST /v1/images/edits` — Image-to-image transformation and editing
- `POST /v1/videos/generations` — Text-to-video and image-to-video synthesis
- `GET /v1/models` — List all active models with real-time metadata and capabilities
- `GET /v1/balance` — Check live USD balance
- `GET /v1/usage` — Usage analytics, total cost, and latency metrics
- `GET /v1/usage/history` — Granular per-request audit logs

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## Useful Links
- [Complete Model Catalog](https://www.pigenai.art/api/models)
- [Developer Console & Key Management](https://www.pigenai.art/developers)
- [Full LLM Documentation (llms-full.txt)](https://www.pigenai.art/llms-full.txt)
- [Web Application & Generator](https://www.pigenai.art/create)
- [Web Subscription Pricing](https://www.pigenai.art/pricing)