Side by side
| Feature | Napkin AI | Playground |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Turns text into editable AI-generated visuals, mind maps, flowcharts and data charts for presentations, blogs and docs. | AI design studio for creating logos, stickers, posters, t-shirts and social media graphics from text prompts, for creators with no design experience. |
| Price from | 9 USD/mo | 15 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, api | web, ios, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Napkin AI: key features
- Generates visuals directly from pasted or imported text, no prompting needed
- Mind map, flowchart and editable data chart creation
- Slides (beta) for presentation decks
- Brand styles and custom fonts on higher plans
- Export to PPT, PNG, PDF and SVG
- API for automated visual generation
Playground: key features
- Text-to-design generation from plain descriptions
- Thousands of templates across 24 categories
- Access to GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro and Seedream models
- Non-destructive editing tools: swap style, remove object, add to mockup
- Background removal, upscaling and AI resize
- SVG export and Etsy/Printify integrations
FAQ
Is Napkin AI or Playground better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Napkin AI and Playground free?
Napkin AI: Yes, there is a free plan. 500 AI credits per week, unlimited visual editing and file import, unlimited PNG and PDF export, built-in styles and fonts, standard icons; Napkin branding on visuals. Playground: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: up to 10 images every 3 hours, 3 monthly generations across models, 2 downloads per day, unlimited templates' design files and SVG exports, commercial use.