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Recraft alternatives
The closest alternatives to Recraft are Ideogram, Photoroom and AdCreative.ai, which also cover generating images from text and editing photos with AI. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Ideogram and Photoroom. The lowest paid plan starts at $9 per month (remove.bg).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Recraft's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

IdeogramVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo
An image generation and editing platform for designers, print-on-demand sellers, and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIRemoving image backgroundsUpscaling images
Web · API
- 2

PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier
AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.
Also does:Removing image backgroundsEditing photos with AIGenerating images from textUpscaling images
Web · API
- 3

AdCreative.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $39/mo
Generates ad banners, ad text, product photos, and video ads for small marketing teams.
Also does:Generating images from textRemoving image backgroundsUpscaling imagesDesigning user interfaces
Web
- 4
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textRemoving image backgrounds
Web
- 5
CanvaFree tier
All-in-one graphic design platform with AI image generation, templates, and team collaboration.
Also does:Editing photos with AIDesigning user interfaces
Web · iOS · Android
- 6
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Generating images from textRemoving image backgrounds
Web
- 7

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating images from text
Command line
- 8

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 9
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 10

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
Web · API
- 11
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 12
remove.bgFree tier · from $9/mo
Automated background removal tool for photos and product images, with API access.
Also does:Removing image backgroundsEditing photos with AI
Web · Mac · Windows · API
- 13

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 14
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 15
KreaFree tier · from $9/mo
Real-time AI image generation canvas for iterative visual exploration and upscaling.
Also does:Generating images from textUpscaling images
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recraft | Pay as you go · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Ideogram | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Photoroom | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| AdCreative.ai | Free trial · from $39/mo | No | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Canva | Free tier | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| remove.bg | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, API | Yes | — |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Krea | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Recraft?
- Ideogram is the closest match: it also covers generating images from text, editing photos with AI and removing image backgrounds. Photoroom and AdCreative.ai come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Recraft's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Recraft?
- Yes. Ideogram, Photoroom and Picsart can be used for free. Ideogram has a free plan, and paid plans start at $20 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Recraft?
- Among paid plans, remove.bg starts lowest at $9 per month, against $12 for Recraft.
- Which Recraft alternatives have a mobile app?
- Canva has an iPhone or Android app.