LTX Studio vs Luma Dream Machine
A spec-by-spec comparison of LTX Studio and Luma Dream Machine: pricing, free tier, clip length, resolution, watermark, commercial use and API access.
| LTX Studio | Luma Dream Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan · from $15/mo | from $30/mo |
| Free tier | 800 one-time credits, personal use only | |
| Max clip length | 10s per generation (Ray3.2) | |
| Max resolution | 4K HDR (LTX-2.5) | 1080p native (HDR/EXR); 4K via upscale or partner models |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes | |
| Commercial use | Standard plan and above | All plans |
| Developer API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
LTX Studio is Lightricks' production workspace for turning scripts and storyboards into video, with tools for consistent elements, camera control, node-based flows and pitch decks. It runs Lightricks' own LTX-2.5 model, whose weights are openly released, alongside partner models like Veo 3.1, Kling and Seedance. It suits filmmakers, agencies and brand teams planning multi-shot projects.
- LTX-2.5 weights and code are public; free for companies under $10M revenue
- Storyboard, script-to-video and pitch deck tools for pre-production
- Partner models (Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance) available on higher tiers
- Free plan is personal use only and its credits are one-time
- Commercial license starts at the $35/month Standard plan, not Lite
- Veo 3.1 access requires the $125/month Pro plan
Dream Machine is Luma AI's creative app built around its Ray3 family of video models, which can output HDR and EXR footage for post-production. The same credit balance also covers partner models such as Seedance and Kling, plus reframing, extending and upscaling tools. It fits filmmakers and studios who care about color-grade-ready footage; there is no free plan.
- Ray3 models can render HDR and EXR output for grading workflows
- Cheap draft mode (e.g. 20 credits per 5s on Ray3.2) for iterating
- Commercial use included from the entry Plus plan
- No free plan; cheapest plan is $30/month
- 1080p Ray3.2 generations are expensive (400 credits per 5s)
- Team features and SSO require contacting sales
Specs last verified 2026-10-23 (LTX Studio) and 2026-10-23 (Luma Dream Machine). See each tool page for sources.