Free web
For: Trying the generator
Limits
- 5 thumbnails included
- Up to 2 thumbnails at once
1 more
- 2 persons, 10 inspirations
Includes
- Gemini model only
- Watermark on exports
Image generation · pricing
Thumbfa.st pricing in 2026: Free, Pro, Ultra and Lifetime explained
Thumbfa.st suits YouTube creators and podcasters who want 1280x720 thumbnails generated from a saved face profile and style references, with up to four variations per run.
- Starting price
- $19/mo (Pro)
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 4
- Prices checked
- Oct 1, 2026
Thumbfa.st plans and what they include
Thumbfa.st has a Free plan with 5 thumbnails included and no credit card; it uses the Gemini model only and adds a watermark to exports. Pro is $19 per month with 150 thumbnails per month, Gemini and OpenAI models and no watermark. Ultra is $49 per month with 500 thumbnails per month.
Lifetime is a one-time $199 where you bring your own API keys. The free plan serves as the trial. Prices checked on 2026-10-01.
Thumbfa.st plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free web |
Free | — | Trying the generator | 5 thumbnails included; Up to 2 thumbnails at once; 2 persons, 10 inspirations | Not stated |
| Pro web |
$19/mo | Monthly | Regular creators | 150 thumbnails/month; Up to 4 thumbnails at once | Not stated |
| Ultra web |
$49/mo | Monthly | Power users | 500 thumbnails/month | Not stated |
| Lifetime (bring your own API keys) web |
$199 one-time | One-time | Users with their own model keys | You supply your own API keys | Not stated |
Which Thumbfa.st plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you want to test it | Free | 5 thumbnails, up to 2 at once, Gemini model only, with a watermark. |
| you publish regularly | Pro, $19/mo | 150 thumbnails per month, Gemini and OpenAI models, no watermark and live-chat support. |
| you make many thumbnails | Ultra, $49/mo | 500 thumbnails per month. |
| you prefer paying once and have API keys | Lifetime (bring your own API keys), $199 one-time | Lifetime access; model costs are billed by your provider. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Free plan includes 5 thumbnails, no credit card.
Free plan serves as trial.
Extra costs and taxes
Lifetime plan requires your own API keys, whose model costs are billed by the provider.
Not stated.
Costs that are easy to miss
- Lifetime requires your own API keys, whose model costs are billed by the provider.
- Free exports carry a watermark.
- Taxes are not stated in our verified data.
Thumbfa.st pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Oct 1, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Free plan includes 5 thumbnails, no credit card.
Free plan serves as trial.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Pro web
$19/mo source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Regular creators
Limits
- 150 thumbnails/month
- Up to 4 thumbnails at once
Includes
- Unlimited inspirations and persons
- Gemini and OpenAI models
2 more
- No watermark
- Priority live-chat support
Ultra web
$49/mo source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Power users
Limits
- 500 thumbnails/month
Includes
- Maximum thumbnails for power users
Lifetime (bring your own API keys) web
$199 one-time source (opens in a new tab)
One-time
For: Users with their own model keys
Limits
- You supply your own API keys
Includes
- Pay once
- Lifetime access
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Lifetime plan requires your own API keys, whose model costs are billed by the provider.
Not stated.
How much Thumbfa.st costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $228 and $2,388 a year on the fixed-price plans, or nothing on the free tier within its limits. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
Thumbfa.st FAQ
How many thumbnails does the Thumbfa.st free plan include?
5 thumbnails, up to 2 at once, with a thumbfa.st watermark and Gemini only. source (opens in a new tab)
What do Thumbfa.st Pro and Ultra cost?
Pro is $19 a month for 150 thumbnails and Ultra is $49 a month for 500; a $199 lifetime plan uses your own API keys. source (opens in a new tab)
How do variations count against my limit?
Each variation uses 1 thumbnail from your plan allowance, so four variations use four. source (opens in a new tab)
Which AI models does Thumbfa.st use?
Free uses Gemini only; Pro adds OpenAI models. source (opens in a new tab)
Is Thumbfa.st free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 5 thumbnails, no credit card.
How much is Thumbfa.st Pro?
$19 per month for 150 thumbnails.
Is there a lifetime deal?
Yes, $199 one-time, bringing your own API keys.
Does the free plan add a watermark?
Yes.
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