Designer-first AI image tool — generates vector graphics, icons, brand-consistent design assets.
Brand designers
Free 50 credits/day to try
Paid plans commercial usable
Cloud SaaS
SVG vector graphics generation is Recraft's killer feature — other AI tools only produce raster (PNG), Recraft outputs true vectors editable in Figma with lossless scaling.
Start here if you want the shortest editorial read before comparing, pricing, or watching for changes.
Brand designers.
Tight free credits. Reconfirm access conditions, official-site reachability, and regional availability first.
Midjourney becomes the better branch when don't need SVG vector output + want strongest aesthetics.
Read these sections if the top briefing feels directionally right, but you still need enough detail to keep the tool, compare it, or walk away from it.
API for design tools or websites to integrate Recraft
Apply at recraft.ai/api
POST /v1/images/generations with prompt
Get SVG / PNG URL
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Don't need SVG vector output + want strongest aesthetics
Don't need SVG vector output + want strongest aesthetics
Best when you still want the same decision lens on both tools before choosing.
If the dossier still leans yes but not decisively, this is the point where you stop reading in isolation and compare dimension by dimension.
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Treat it as a paid-first image workflow rather than a stable free entry point.
Commercial use should be confirmed against the current plan and official licensing guidance.
Adobe's creative generative AI suite for image, video, audio, and design workflows.
Usually offers a trial or credits-based entry that works well for testing Adobe-centered workflows.
Commercial use is generally supported, subject to current Adobe licensing terms.
OpenAI's image generation model with high quality and detail control.
Treat it as a paid-first image generation workflow rather than a long-term free entry point.
Commercial use is generally supported, subject to current plan limits and generated-content terms.
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