7 of the 12 image generation tools we list have a free plan, confirmed on their own website. Here they are side by side.
Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.
| Tool | Reviews | Lowest paid plan | Free plan | Free trial | Public API | Runs on | Main features |
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| ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Adobe Firefly | Lowest paid plan$9.99per monthFirefly Standard, as of October 14, 2026 | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APINot confirmed | Runs onWeb | Main features
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Kling AINext-gen AI video and image generator | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Kling AI | Lowest paid plan$8.8per month, after a $6.99 first monthStandard, as of October 20, 2026 | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs oniOS, Android | Main features
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KreaCreative AI suite to generate, edit, and enhance images and videos | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Krea | Lowest paid plan$21per month, billed annuallyPro, as of October 20, 2026 | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onWeb, iOS | Main features
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Leonardo.AiGenerative AI platform for images, art and video | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Leonardo.Ai | Lowest paid plan$12per monthEssential, as of October 20, 2026 | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onWeb | Main features
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NightCafeThe free AI art generator and community for AI artists, enthusiasts and creators | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for NightCafe | Lowest paid planNot confirmed | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APINot confirmed | Runs onWeb | Main features
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PlaygroundThe AI design studio for everyone. Turn any idea into stickers, merch, posters, and more | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Playground | Lowest paid planNot confirmed | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs oniOS | Main features
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RecraftText-to-image model and design platform for vectors, custom styles and mockups | ReviewsNone yetWrite one for Recraft | Lowest paid planSee plans | Free planYes | Free trialNot confirmed | Public APIYes | Runs onNot confirmed | Main features
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From each tool's own website. “Not confirmed” means we couldn't confirm it there, not that the tool doesn't have it. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.
A tool is listed here only when we've confirmed on its own website that it has a free plan. Tools we couldn't confirm it for are left out, even if they may have it. Vendors can't pay for a place on this list. Add a tool we missed