Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| not listed | yes | Image generators | |
| 10 USD/mo | yes | Image generators | |
| 10 USD/mo | yes | Image generators | |
| 0.048 USD | trial | Image generators | |
| 20 USD/mo | ? | Image generators | |
| 23,99 PLN/mo | yes | Image generators | |
| 9 USD/mo | trial | Image generators | |
| 10 USD/mo | trial | Image generators | |
| not listed | trial | Image generators |
Each alternative in short
1. Civitai
Community platform for discovering, sharing and generating AI art with Stable Diffusion and Flux models, for creators and hobbyists.
Yes, there is a free plan. Browsing models and images is free. Free accounts get a limited Buzz allocation and standard generation queues; higher limits are available through memberships.
2. Recraft
AI image and vector generator for designers, creatives, sellers and teams, with a text-to-image model, custom styles, mockups and an API.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available; images generated on it are owned by Recraft, publicly visible in the community gallery and not licensed for commercial use. Specific credit allowance not stated in the provided text.
3. Black Forest Labs (FLUX)
Generative image, video and robotics models (FLUX family), available via API, open weights or enterprise licensing for developers and product teams.
There is a free trial. A playground to try the models is offered ("Try it", "Try Flux"). The text does not list a free plan with credits.
4. Ideogram
Generative media platform for images and video, with purpose-built apps, a unified API and the open Ideogram 4.0 model, for creatives and developers.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
5. Nano Banana 2
Google's Gemini image generator and photo editor for creating images from text prompts and editing existing photos.
Yes, there is a free plan. Nano Banana 2 (image generation and editing model) is available for free, with 2K resolution and character consistency listed. Students can get a free one-year Plus plan for broader access, a promotion that will end.
6. Let's Enhance
AI tool that upscales, sharpens, restores and enhances photos for print and web, for photographers, artists and sellers.
There is a free trial. 10 free credits on signup, no credit card needed; free tier allows input up to 24 MP or 50 MB and upscaling up to 8 MP, with a watermark and 6 months storage.
7. NovelAI
AI image generator for anime-style art and a story generator for writing worlds, characters and stories, aimed at creators and writers.
There is a free trial. Trial period to try the full capabilities; the text does not specify its length or limits.
8. Tensor.Art
Online platform for generating images and videos with AI models, plus hosting, sharing, and training of custom models.
There is a free trial. The homepage describes the image generator and model hosting as free online, but the pricing page content was unavailable, so the exact free allowance is not stated.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to AI Horde?
The most popular option in the same category is Civitai. See the comparison table above.