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Sume.com charges $40 to $400/month just for platform access, then bills every video second separately.

By KevinEvery price checked on sume.com/pricing on 11 November 2026

Sume.com splits its billing into two separate charges (checked 11 November 2026): a monthly platform subscription (Free at $0 for images only, Pro at $40/month, Startup at $120/month, and Scale at $400/month) that unlocks concurrency, video models and Sume Agent, plus a separate prepaid USD wallet that bills every image, voice and video render on top. While Sume markets 0% provider markup on models like Seedance 2.5 (~$0.23/sec at 720p, ~$0.57/sec at 1080p) and Kling (~$0.157/sec at 720p), your $40/month Pro fee includes $0 of generation usage and still covers ad media only. Zemith Plus is $15.99/month with 1.5M monthly credits included across Kling V3.0, Seedance 2.5, Google Veo 3.1, Wan, Ad Maker, Director, Product Studio, Virtual Try-On and 300+ AI chat models.

ZemithOur pick

Zemith Plus gives you Ad Maker, Director, Kling V3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5 and AI chat for $15.99/mo with credits included.

  • No $40/month platform gate before your first video: Plus is $15.99/month ($179.88/year) and includes 1.5M monthly credits ready to spend across video, image, audio and chat.
  • Full ad and video studio built in: Ad Maker (Brand Kit URL auto-fill + presenter + 3-angle Hook, Problem-Solution and Testimonial scripts + word captions), Director short films, Remix/Recast, Language Swap dubbing and Lipsync.
  • Dedicated e-commerce studios Sume lacks: Product Studio (keeps real product labels untouched, imports from Shopify into 20-photo Batch Edit, exports 2000x2000 Amazon main images) and 4-garment Virtual Try-On.
  • Every everyday AI model under the same login: switch to Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok or DeepSeek for research, ad copy and downloadable Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF deliverables on Web, iOS and Android.
Sume Pro ($40) + $35 Video Wallet + ChatGPT ($20)$95.00/mo

Sume Pro $40/mo seat fee ($0 usage included) + ~$35 metered video/ad wallet + $20/mo separate AI chat

Zemith Plus$15.99/mo

1.5M credits included · Ad Maker + Director + Kling/Veo/Seedance + Product Studio + GPT, Claude & Gemini

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Three pricing catches to weigh before paying for Sume.com.

The $40 to $400/month subscription buys platform access and concurrency only, with $0 of renders included.

“Sume's Free tier locks video models and restricts you to 1 concurrent job. Upgrading to Pro ($40/mo), Startup ($120/mo) or Scale ($400/mo) unlocks video models, API/MCP access and higher concurrency, while all actual model usage is deducted separately from a prepaid wallet.”Sume Pricing, Published plan structure, Checked 11 Nov 2026
On ZemithEvery dollar of your $15.99/month Zemith Plus plan works immediately: you get 1.5M monthly credits included inside the subscription (and 3M on the $29.99/month Professional plan), with optional $10 top-up packs (800,000 credits) that never expire.

Zero-markup per-second rates still compound fast once you factor in multi-take ad iteration plus the $40 base fee.

“Even at pass-through rates such as ~$0.23/sec for 720p Seedance 2.5 (~$0.57/sec at 1080p) or ~$0.157/sec for 720p Kling, testing 30 five-second video takes in 1080p adds roughly $45 to $85 in wallet charges on top of the $40/month Pro subscription.”Sume Pricing, Metered model schedule, Checked 11 Nov 2026
On ZemithZemith shows an exact credit quote before every single run and lets you validate storyboards and key frames in Director before spending video credits, automatically refunding credits if a film render fails.

Built around ad media and developer APIs, leaving e-commerce catalog prep and everyday AI work to extra tools.

“Sume Labs focuses on AI ad production and developer routing across REST API, CLI and MCP endpoints, rather than general multi-model chat workspaces, document creation or marketplace product photo compliance.”Founders, Inc. Portfolio, Company overview, Checked 11 Nov 2026
On ZemithZemith covers both sides of a lean brand or creator business: Ad Maker, Director, Lipsync and Language Swap dubbing sit right next to Shopify Product Studio, 4-garment Virtual Try-On, Claude/GPT/Gemini chat, cited Deep Research and Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF exports.

What Sume.com's pricing model gets right, and how Zemith compares.

Transparent pass-through model rates, 365-day wallet validity and developer MCP/CLI access.

“Prepaid wallet top-ups start at $5, remain valid for 365 days, refund failed API calls, and can be spent from Sume Studio or programmatically via api.sume.com, CLI and MCP.”Sume Labs, Platform & SDK docs, Checked 11 Nov 2026
On Zemith tooIf you are building custom backend software against a raw video REST API, Sume's developer router makes sense. If you are a creator, marketer or founder who wants to produce ads, films, product catalogs and everyday AI work without paying a $40/month cover charge first, Zemith Plus ($15.99/mo) includes 1.5M credits, upfront per-render quotes, failed-render refunds in Director, and non-expiring $10 top-ups.

At every tier, here is what Sume.com costs versus Zemith.

Published US monthly prices and included capabilities checked on 11 November 2026.

TierSume.com PlanZemith PlanWhat Changes on Zemith
Free tier
Testing before paying
$0/mo · 1 concurrent job, image models only (all video models locked), limited Sume Agent$0/mo · 2,000 daily credits across 4 fast AI models, no card requiredTest everyday multi-model chat and free browser tools with zero upfront deposit
Solo creator & marketer
Video, UGC ads & daily work
Pro: $40/mo + separate wallet usage · 4 concurrent jobs, unlocks video models, Sume Agent & API/MCP ($0 usage included)Plus: $15.99/mo ($179.88/yr) · 1.5M monthly credits includedSave $24+/mo before your first render and get Kling V3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Ad Maker, Director, Product Studio, Try-On & 300+ AI models
Growing brand & agency
Higher volume & automation
Startup: $120/mo + separate wallet usage · 8 concurrent jobs & shared team workspace ($0 usage included)Professional: $29.99/mo ($299.88/yr) · 3M monthly credits includedSave $90+/mo on base seats plus get 3M credits, Claude Opus & GPT flagship models, Workflow Motion nodes & 24/7 Cloud background agents
High-concurrency studio
Production pipelines
Scale: $400/mo + separate wallet usage · 20 concurrent jobs & priority support ($0 usage included)Ultra: $59.99/mo ($599.88/yr) · 7M monthly credits included + non-expiring top-upsCut fixed platform overhead by 85% while keeping predictable credit pools across Web, iOS and Android

Our verdict: Sume.com suits engineering teams wiring up a metered video API, while Zemith Plus ($15.99/mo) wins for creators, marketers and brands.

  • Sume Pro ($40/mo), Startup ($120/mo) and Scale ($400/mo) charge for concurrency and platform access before you spend a cent from your prepaid generation wallet.
  • Zemith Plus ($15.99/mo) includes 1.5M monthly credits upfront across Kling V3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Wan, Nano Banana Pro and Flux 2, with non-expiring $10 top-ups.
  • You get Ad Maker, Director, Remix/Recast, Language Swap dubbing, Lipsync, Shopify Product Studio, 4-garment Virtual Try-On and 300+ AI chat models in one workspace.
  • Want a closer look at Sume Studio, Sume Agent and how they perform in practice? Read our Sume.com review and feature breakdown.

Questions people ask about Sume.com pricing.

How much does Sume.com actually cost per month?

As checked in November 2026, Sume.com has four subscription tiers: Free ($0/mo, image models only, 1 concurrent job), Pro ($40/mo, 4 concurrent jobs, unlocks video models, Sume Agent and API/MCP), Startup ($120/mo, 8 concurrent jobs, team workspace) and Scale ($400/mo, 20 concurrent jobs). All paid generations are billed separately on top from a prepaid USD wallet starting at $5.

Does Sume Pro ($40/month) include monthly video credits?

No. The $40/month Pro subscription unlocks platform features, video model access and 4 concurrent jobs, while every second of video or image generation is metered separately from your prepaid USD wallet at provider rates.

Do Sume.com prepaid wallet funds expire?

Sume's prepaid wallet top-ups (starting at $5) remain valid for 365 days, and failed API calls are refunded. However, your recurring $40 to $400 monthly subscription fee is charged every billing cycle regardless of how little you generate.

How does Zemith Plus ($15.99/mo) compare with Sume Pro ($40/mo)?

Zemith Plus costs $15.99/month and includes 1.5M monthly credits inside the plan. It gives you Kling V3.0, Google Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Wan, Ad Maker, Director, Product Studio, Virtual Try-On, Language Swap dubbing, Lipsync and 300+ AI chat and research models without a separate $40 platform fee.

When should I pick Sume.com vs Zemith?

Pick Sume.com if you specifically need programmatic REST API, CLI or MCP access to video models with high concurrent API queues. Pick Zemith if you want an all-in-one visual studio and AI workspace on Web, iOS and Android with credits included from $15.99/month.

Skip the $40/month platform fee: get Ad Maker, Director, Product Studio and 300+ AI models for $15.99/mo.

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Article by Kevin · Founder at Zemith

Founder of Zemith, the all-in-one AI workspace built for people who use GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Creative Studio every day.

I spend my weeks testing model releases, pricing structures and real document, research and creative workflows across Web, iOS and Android.