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Image generation

Turn text prompts into still images, illustrations and product visuals.

6 tools · demo video for each

Midjourney

PaidIntermediatefrom $10/mo

An AI image generator that turns prompts and references into images.

Introducing Midjourney V1 VideoMidjourney

Best for: Designers, illustrators and creative teams exploring visual concepts.
Skip it if: You need precise, repeatable product images or a locally run open model.
Cost: Basic $10/month, Standard $30, Pro $60, Mega $120. No free plan.
Runs on: Web · Discord

Strengths

Strong visual style out of the box
Image references to guide results
Variations of a generated image
Editing and video from the same prompt

Watch out for

Results vary between generations
Exact text and layouts are hard to control
Runs online only, no local model

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Adobe Firefly by Adobe

Free tierBeginnerfrom A$16.49/mo incl. GST

Adobe's AI tool for creating and editing images, video and audio.

What Is Adobe Firefly?Adobe

Best for: Creators already in Adobe's ecosystem who want image, video and audio in one place.
Skip it if: You generate premium video or audio often and dislike monthly credit limits.
Cost: Free daily generations; paid plans are billed in local currency.
Runs on: Web · Mobile

Strengths

Image generation, Generative Fill and Expand
Text-to-vector graphics
Video and audio generation
Partner AI models in one workspace

Watch out for

Premium features use credits that do not roll over
Free access is limited per day
Plan allowances vary by tier

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Ideogram

PaidBeginnerfrom $15/mo

AI platform for generating images and video with credit-based plans.

Introducing Ideogram 4.0Ideogram

Best for: Creators and teams making visual assets who want image and video models in one place.
Skip it if: You need a clearly listed free plan, or flat-rate API pricing you can forecast.
Cost: Plus from $15/month billed annually, Pro $42, Team $20 per user. Pay as you go at 1 cent per credit.
Runs on: Web · API

Strengths

Image and video models
Private generation and character consistency
Batch generation on Pro
Credit-based API access

Watch out for

Priority credits are capped monthly
The lowest price needs annual billing
The API is credit-based, not flat rate

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Leonardo AI by Leonardo.Ai

Free tierIntermediatefrom $12/mo

AI platform for creating images, video, designs and motion.

Leonardo AI full guideSkills Factory

Best for: Creators who want several image models plus real generation controls.
Skip it if: You need private creations on a free plan, or unlimited fast generations.
Cost: Free plan. Paid individual plans start at $12/month, with team and API options.
Runs on: Desktop · Mobile · Android · iOS · API

Strengths

Several general and special models
Reference-guided generation
Train your own model
Realtime canvas

Watch out for

Free-plan creations are public
Fast generations use token allowances
Unlimited relaxed generation only on some models

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Stable Diffusion by Stability AI

Open sourceIntermediatefrom $0.01 per credit

An image-generation model family with downloadable weights and editing workflows.

Stable Diffusion 3.5 demoData Science in your pocket

Best for: Artists, designers and developers who want to customise the model and can set it up.
Skip it if: You want a fully managed app with no model configuration.
Cost: Open weights, free to self-host. API credits cost $0.01 each, with 25 free to start.
Runs on: Web interfaces · API · Local deployment

Strengths

Text-to-image generation
Image-to-image workflows
Inpainting and outpainting
Runs on your own machine

Watch out for

Results need prompt iteration and cleanup
Local use needs capable hardware
Licence terms vary by model version

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Krea AI by Krea

Free tierIntermediatefrom $9/mo

Real-time image generation and editing across many models.

I tried Krea 3 AI image editor and it is AMAZINGCode & bird

Best for: Designers and creators who iterate visually and want many models behind one subscription.
Skip it if: Teams needing predictable per-image budgets, since credit use varies widely by model.
Cost: Free tier gives 100 units a day; Basic costs $9 a month, or $5 billed yearly.
Runs on: Web

Strengths

Real-time canvas that renders as you draw or type
Krea Agent plans and iterates across image and video models
LoRA training and moodboards for consistent styles
Node workflows and reusable mini apps

Watch out for

Compute units are spent per generation and differ by model
Selected video models require the Pro tier
Free tier caps upscaling at 2K and LoRA training at 50 images

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Price watch

Image prices checked 26 October 2026
Tool	Price now
Krea AI	$9/mo
Midjourney	$10/mo
Leonardo AI	$12/mo
Ideogram	$15/mo
Adobe Firefly	A$16.49/mo incl. GST
Stable Diffusion	$0.01 per credit