Cabina AI

What is Cabina AI?

Cabina AI is a multi-model AI workspace that puts chat, image, video and audio models from several providers into one browser window. You can switch between models in a single chat or ask several at once and compare their answers side by side.

Instead of paying for separate subscriptions, you buy Cabina tokens and spend them on whichever model suits the task. The site lists more than 55 language models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Llama, Mistral and Qwen, plus image tools such as Midjourney, Flux and Ideogram and video tools such as Runway, Luma and Pika.

The official FAQ says a team from Ukraine runs the service, made up of three founders and eight AI specialists. There’s An AI Bot For That records an initial release in September 2024, and the product has added features steadily since, including a document knowledge base and MCP connections for coding tools.

Key Features

Comparison mode is the headline feature, because it shows how different models answer the same prompt without copying text between tabs.

• Side-by-side model comparison: You send one prompt to several models and read their replies in parallel columns. This helps when you need to choose the best draft, check a fact across models or test which model handles a task most reliably.
• Wide model catalogue: The site lists 55+ language models alongside image, video and audio generators. One account covers tools that would otherwise need separate sign-ups with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Midjourney, Runway and ElevenLabs.
• Knowledge base with RAG: You upload PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV or TXT files and chat with their contents. The free plan allows uploads up to 100 MB, which covers most reports, contracts and spreadsheets.
• Image editing tools: Built-in inpainting, object removal, background removal and variations sit next to the generators. You can create an image with one model and then clean it up without exporting it to another editor.
• Prompt library and roles: Saved prompts, roles and skills can be reused across chats. Preset roles such as a social media specialist or auditor give each conversation a consistent tone and set of instructions.
• API and MCP access: Cabina offers an API and MCP connection for tools such as Claude Code, GPT Codex, Cursor and Copilot. Developers can route requests through their Cabina balance rather than holding several provider keys.

Pros

Price is the strongest argument for Cabina AI: paid plans start at $4.99 a month, far below the cost of several separate AI subscriptions.

• Low cost of entry: The Starter plan costs $4.99 a month and pay-as-you-go packs start at $3. Casual users can try premium models without committing to a $20 subscription with each provider.
• Easy model comparison: Compare mode makes model differences visible in seconds. Writers, researchers and prompt engineers can pick the strongest answer instead of trusting a single model’s output.
• One place for many media types: Text, images, video and audio transcription all live in the same workspace. Marketers who produce a blog post, a header image and a short clip gain the most.
• Flexible payment: Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency are accepted, and IBAN invoicing is available above $1,000. Teams and freelancers outside the usual card markets get more ways to pay.
• Team pools: Shared plans run from $9.99 to $99.99 per seat with pooled tokens. Small teams can share one balance instead of managing several separate individual accounts.

Cons

Token-based billing is the catch with Cabina AI, because heavy image and video work can drain a balance quickly and makes monthly costs harder to predict.

• Token maths takes effort: Each model consumes Cabina tokens at its own rate, and the free plan includes only 50 tokens. You need to watch usage closely, especially with video generators, to avoid running out mid-project.
• Limited privacy detail: The FAQ promises HTTPS and encrypted account data, but we could not load the privacy policy or terms pages. Avoid uploading confidential files until you have read the full policy.
• Inconsistent pricing copy: The homepage cites a 30 per cent annual saving and a $19.99 plan, while the pricing page shows $18.99 and a 10 per cent saving on six-month billing. Check the checkout total carefully.
• Dependent on third parties: Output quality, speed and availability depend on the upstream providers. When a provider changes limits or prices, the models offered in Cabina can change too.
• Small support team: Paid plans include basic or priority email support, and the company describes a team of about eleven people. Businesses that need phone support or service agreements should ask about enterprise terms.

Who is Using Cabina AI?

Content creators, marketers, students and AI hobbyists make up most of the audience, with Toolify reporting about 165,000 monthly visits led by Ukraine and the US.

• Content creators: Writers and social media managers draft copy and visuals in one place. They compare models to choose the tone that suits each channel.
• Marketers: Small marketing teams use team pools for campaign text, images and short videos. One shared balance keeps spending visible.
• Researchers and students: They upload papers and notes to the knowledge base and question them. Comparing answers helps spot weak or inconsistent claims.
• Developers: Coders connect Cabina through MCP to tools such as Cursor or Claude Code. This gives them access to several models from one account.

Pricing

Cabina AI is freemium, with a 50-token free plan, pay-as-you-go packs from $3 and subscriptions from $4.99 to $99.99 a month (official pricing page, October 2026).

The homepage FAQ and directories such as Toolify quote an annual rate of $4.72 a month and a $19.99 tier, which differ from the pricing page, so the figures above follow the pricing page. Token allowances and model costs shift often, so compare the checkout total with the plan you expected.

What Makes Cabina AI Unique?

Paying in a single token currency for text, image, video and audio models from many vendors is the core difference. Most rival aggregators focus on chat models, while Cabina also bundles Midjourney, Runway, Luma and ElevenLabs alongside editing tools for the images you create.

Its MCP connection is a second distinction, since it lets developers call the same model catalogue from coding assistants. Combined with crypto payments and team pools that start at two seats, it targets budget-minded individuals and small teams rather than large enterprises.

Compatibilities and Integrations

A web browser is all you need for the main workspace, while developers can connect through an API and MCP.

• Platform: The workspace is web-based; we did not find native desktop or mobile apps listed on the official pages we read.
• Model providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Meta, Mistral, DeepSeek, Midjourney, Runway, Luma and ElevenLabs models are listed.
• Developer tools: MCP connections are offered for Claude Code, GPT Codex, Cursor, Kimi Code and Copilot.
• Files: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV and TXT uploads feed the knowledge base.
• Payments: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, crypto and IBAN invoices are accepted.

Cabina AI Tutorials

Getting started takes a few minutes: sign up for the free plan and spend your 50 tokens testing comparison mode.

1. Create a free account on the Cabina website.
2. Open a new chat and choose a model, or pick two or three for comparison mode.
3. Type a prompt and review the answers side by side.
4. Upload a document to the knowledge base and ask questions about its contents.
5. Save prompts or roles you like to the prompt library for reuse.
6. Check your token balance, then choose a pack or subscription that fits your usage.

How We Rated It

Value for money drives our 3.9 out of 5 score, held back mainly by thin public privacy information and pricing pages that disagree.

Summary

Cabina AI is a good fit for individuals and small teams who want many AI models in one place for a few dollars a month. Its comparison mode, document chat and mixed media tools cover most everyday writing and creative work. The main weakness is limited public detail on privacy and terms, along with token billing that can be hard to forecast for video. We would avoid uploading sensitive files until you have read the full privacy policy. Start on the free plan and a $3 pack to see how quickly your typical tasks use tokens before committing to a subscription.