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Text-to-image models and apps.
15 tools9 with a free plan10 with an API1 open source
15 tools
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From $8/mo
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Freemium
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AI studio for generating images, video, audio and music from prompts
Image GeneratorsFree plan
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Freemium
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Open image generation models you can self-host or call through an API
Image GeneratorsFree planAPI
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PAI photo, video and design editor with generation models for creators and teams
Free, from $15/mo
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Free, from $15/mo
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AI photo, video and design editor with generation models for creators and teams
Photo EditingFree planAPI
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RAI video, image and audio generation suite for creators, teams and developers
Free, from $12/mo
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Free, from $12/mo
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AI video, image and audio generation suite for creators, teams and developers
Video GeneratorsFree planAPI
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LAI video, image and audio generation with creative agents for brand content
From $25/mo
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From $25/mo
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AI video, image and audio generation with creative agents for brand content
Video GeneratorsAPI
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Paid
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AI image, video and audio generation, upscaling and stock assets for creatives
Image GeneratorsAPI
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Free trial
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CBrowser-based AI image tools for removing backgrounds, cleanup, upscaling and generation
Freemium
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Freemium
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Browser-based AI image tools for removing backgrounds, cleanup, upscaling and generation
Photo EditingFree planAPI
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Freemium
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Online photo editor with AI image, video and design tools for creators
Photo EditingFree planAPI
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Paid
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Run, fine-tune and deploy open-source ML models through a cloud API
Developer Tools & APIsAPI
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AAI-generated ad creatives, copy, videos and performance scoring for marketers
From $39/mo
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From $39/mo
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AI-generated ad creatives, copy, videos and performance scoring for marketers
Advertising
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UFree, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with a paid cloud option
Free, from $24.99/mo
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Free, from $24.99/mo
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Free, open-source AI image upscaler for desktop, with a paid cloud option
Upscalers & EnhancersFree planOpen source
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Freemium
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Turn text prompts or images into textured, rigged 3D models for games and printing
3D & InteriorsFree planAPI
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SGoogle Sheets add-on for AI formulas and bulk image, video and music generation
Free, from $12/mo
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Free, from $12/mo
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Google Sheets add-on for AI formulas and bulk image, video and music generation
SpreadsheetsFree plan
Image Generators tools compared
From each vendor's own pages, re-checked every two months. Of 14 tools we checked, 2 of 6 that state a policy don't train AI on your content, and 3 hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
How to choose image generators tools
Start with the job, because not every tool here is a general text-to-image generator. Midjourney and DALL-E 3 focus on turning prompts into images, while Photoroom targets e-commerce product photos, AdCreative.ai makes ad creatives, Meshy builds 3D models and Upscayl upscales existing images.
Next, decide how much control you need. Stable Diffusion offers open models you can self-host or call through an API. Replicate runs and fine-tunes open-source models through a cloud API, which suits developers more than casual users.
Then check the pricing model. Adobe Firefly, Clipdrop and Fotor are freemium, Luma AI and Photoroom offer free trials, and Midjourney is paid from $8/mo.
Finally, confirm that it fits where you work. Runway and Picsart have iOS and Android apps, Upscayl runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and SheetAI works inside Google Sheets for bulk generation. We haven't tested these tools, so try them with your own prompts before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free AI image generators?
Adobe Firefly, Runway, Rewind AI, Stable Diffusion, Fotor, Clipdrop, Picsart, Meshy, SheetAI and Upscayl are all listed as freemium, so each has a free tier or free version alongside paid options. Upscayl is also a free, open-source desktop upscaler rather than a text-to-image generator. Luma AI, Photoroom and AdCreative.ai offer free trials instead.
How much do AI image generators cost?
Listed starting prices range from $5/mo for Rewind AI to $39/mo for AdCreative.ai. In between are Midjourney at $8/mo, Runway and SheetAI at $12/mo, Picsart at $15/mo, Upscayl's paid cloud option at $24.99/mo and Luma AI at $25/mo. We don't have a starting price for the other tools on this list, including Replicate and Magnific AI, which are paid, and DALL-E 3, whose pricing is unknown.
What should I look for in an AI image generator?
Look for a tool built for your output, such as Photoroom for product photos or AdCreative.ai for ads. Then compare pricing and platform support. If you're building image generation into a product, check for an API, which Stable Diffusion, Replicate, DALL-E 3, Runway and Clipdrop all offer. If you want to host it yourself, Stable Diffusion is the listed self-hosted option.
What are the alternatives to Midjourney?
Midjourney is paid and web-only. DALL-E 3 is the closest match on this list for text-to-image, and it's used inside ChatGPT. Stable Diffusion is an option if you want open models you can self-host or call through an API. Adobe Firefly is a freemium alternative with web, iOS and Android access, and it also generates video, audio and music.