Runbase

Runbase is a unified API service that gives developers access to dozens of top-tier AI image and video generation models through a single endpoint. Instead of signing up for separate accounts with OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kuaishou, and MiniMax, you get one API key, one billing system, and one place to manage everything. The models available include GPT Image 2, Nano Banana, Seedream, Seedance, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, and Hailuo Pro — covering everything from photorealistic stills to cinematic video clips with audio.

The service works like this: you sign up for free (no credit card required), grab your API key from the dashboard, and send a POST request to https://api.runbase.net/v1/runs with the model name and input parameters. Runbase handles the rest — queuing, inference, and returning the result. What makes it stand out is the pricing: the company claims savings of up to 77% compared to competitors like fal.ai and Replicate, with no hidden fees. Failed generations are automatically refunded, so you only pay for what works. There's also a browser-based playground where you can test any model before writing code, and per-model API docs with code samples you can copy directly.

Runbase is built for developers who need to add AI image or video generation to their applications without managing multiple provider accounts or dealing with complex SDKs. It's also useful for content creators who want to experiment with different models quickly, and for startups that need cost-effective access to high-quality generative AI. The simple REST API means you can integrate it into any stack — Python, Node.js, curl, or even a no-code tool — in minutes. If you need a model that isn't listed yet, the team invites you to reach out and request it.