AI image generation , by Recraft Inc. , since 2023
Recraft
AI generator that produces clean, editable vector graphics (SVG) alongside raster images for brand and UI design.
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What Recraft does
Recraft generates both raster images and true editable vector/SVG graphics from text prompts, plus icons, mockups, and consistent brand style sets, a capability most competitors lack. It targets designers and marketers who need logos, icons, and illustrations they can scale and edit, not just flat PNGs. Credits meter usage across generation, background removal, and upscaling features.
What you get: Text-to-vector (SVG) generation, Text-to-raster image generation, Icon and mockup generation, Custom brand style training, Background removal and upscaling, Developer API.
Typical jobs: ai vector graphics generator; ai logo generator with editable svg; recraft alternative for brand icons; text to svg ai tool.
Worth knowing: Free tier is public-only with no commercial rights; feature-specific credit costs (like upscaling) can make monthly spend hard to predict.
What users complain about: Reviewers note credit usage 'can fluctuate significantly based on project demands,' leading to surprise bills when a project needs more upscaling or edits than expected. (Pricing review (eesel.ai))
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 50 credits/day, public gallery only, no commercial rights |
| Basic | $12 | $10 | 1,000 credits/month |
| Pro | $20 | $16 | 2,000 credits/month (scales up to 16,000 credits at $160/mo) |
| Teams | $22 | $18 | 2,000 credits/seat/month (scales with seats) |
Where it wins
- One of very few AI tools that generates true editable vector/SVG output
- Strong for brand assets: logos, icons, consistent style sets
- Also handles solid raster/photoreal generation, not just vectors
- Credit top-ups never expire even after subscription ends
- API access available on all paid tiers
Where it falls short
- Credit consumption is unpredictable across features (e.g. Creative Upscale alone costs 20 credits)
- Monthly subscription credits do not roll over, unused credits are lost
- Free tier generations are fully public with no commercial usage rights
- Vector quality can get inconsistent on complex, detailed scenes
- Teams pricing scales quickly per seat compared to solo plans
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 7.5 | 2.25 |
| Value for money | 25% | 7.0 | 1.75 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Maturity | 15% | 6.5 | 0.97 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 6.0 | 0.60 |
| Momentum | 5% | 8.0 | 0.40 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.1 | 7.10 |
Alternatives to Recraft
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
SeaArt AIFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $4.79/mo
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Higgsfield AIFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $5/mo
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ReveFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $7.99/mo
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IdeogramFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $8/mo
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