Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Playground | 15 USD/mo | yes | Design & UI |
 Looka | not listed | yes | Design & UI |
 Text to Infographic | 70 USD | ? | Design & UI |
 Designs.ai | not listed | ? | Design & UI |
 VectorArt.ai | 4.99 USD | yes | Design & UI |
 Brandmark | 35 USD | trial | Design & UI |
 AI Virtual Staging | 19 USD | no | Design & UI |
 Recraft | 10 USD/mo | yes | Image generators |
 Canva | 450 PLN/yr | yes | Writing & editing |
Each alternative in short
1. Looka
AI-powered logo maker and brand kit that generates logos and branded marketing materials for entrepreneurs without design skills.
Yes, there is a free plan. The homepage states the tool is 100% free to use for designing a logo and brand; paid tiers for downloading full files are not detailed in the provided text.
2. Text to Infographic
Generates infographics from text in about 2 minutes, for bloggers, social media creators and marketers without design skills.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Designs.ai
AI design platform where a brief goes to specialist agents that produce on-brand images, video, copy, audio and slides.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
4. VectorArt.ai
Generates scalable SVG vector images, logos, icons and illustrations from text prompts or sketches, for websites, businesses and apps.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free tier lets you download and use a limited number of images for personal or educational use; the free library of AI-generated images and illustration sets is also available.
5. Brandmark
AI logo maker that generates a unique logo, business cards and social media graphics in browser, for small businesses and founders building a brand identity.
There is a free trial. Generate logos for free without an account; purchase is required to access the final logo files and source files.
6. AI Virtual Staging
Adds photorealistic furniture to empty or furnished property photos in about 20-30 seconds, for real estate agents, brokers and investors.
No - according to the vendor, it is paid only.
7. 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.
8. Canva
Online graphic design platform for creating social posts, presentations, videos, prints and logos, with AI tools, for individuals and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan available to start designing with templates and basic tools (details on the pricing page).
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Playground?
The most popular option in the same category is Looka. See the comparison table above.