Side by side
| Feature | Recraft | Stability AI |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI image and vector generator for designers, creatives, sellers and teams, with a text-to-image model, custom styles, mockups and an API. | Enterprise generative AI for images, video, audio and 3D, aimed at marketing, gaming and entertainment teams producing content at scale. |
| Price from | 10 USD/mo | not listed |
| Free plan | yes | ? |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Recraft: key features
- Text-to-image generation with strong prompt understanding
- Photorealistic and illustrative image styles
- Editable vector graphics generation
- Consistent custom styles across assets
- Inpainting, outpainting and background removal
- API access with batch and asynchronous processing
Stability AI: key features
- Image generation and editing tools for marketing assets
- Audio models including sound effects, soundscapes and music generation (Stable Audio)
- 3D and video generation models
- Self-hosted deployment option with a license
- Platform API without infrastructure to manage
- Brand Studio managed creative production platform for enterprise teams
FAQ
Is Recraft or Stability AI better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Recraft and Stability AI free?
Recraft: 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. Stability AI: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.