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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
RecraftPay as you go · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
IdeogramFree tier · from $20/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
PhotoroomFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
AdCreative.aiFree trial · from $39/moNoWebYesNov 4, 2026
PicsartPaid · from $10.50/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
CanvaFree tierYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNo—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—
remove.bgFree tier · from $9/moYesWeb, Mac, Windows, APIYes—
Stability AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
FreepikFree tier · from $20/moYesWebNo—
KreaFree tier · from $9/moYesWebNo—

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.