Recraft review

Recraft is the most design-minded tool on this list. It generates both raster and vector images, converts between formats, and offers custom styles, color palettes, frames and mockups, which suits logos, icons and brand graphics. The Basic plan costs $12 per month or $10 per month billed annually for 1,000 credits, and Pro starts at 2,000 credits for $16 per month on annual billing. Teams adds shared custom styles, centralized account management and single sign-on. Licensing is the main reason to pay: Recraft's FAQ says paid plans grant full ownership and commercial rights for images made while subscribed, and those rights continue after you cancel. The free plan is a real trial, with uploads capped at three a day, but its images are public, owned by Recraft and not licensed for commercial use. Monthly credits also reset without rolling over, though top-up packs never expire. For designers who need editable vectors and a consistent brand look, it is excellent value.

Who it is for

Designers who need vector output, brand styles and full ownership of commercial images.

Price

Free plan; Basic $10 per month billed annually or $12 monthly for 1,000 credits; Pro from $16 per month annually.

$10 per month (billed annually, $120 per year) for 1,000 credits
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Image and vector generation with format conversion and scaling
• Custom styles, color palettes, frames and mockups
• Top-up credits that never expire
• Teams plan with shared custom styles and single sign-on
• API with V2, V3, V4 and V4.1 models, including vector generation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Paid plans grant full ownership and commercial rights
• Strength: Vector output suits logos, icons and print
• Strength: Annual billing saves up to 20 percent
• Weakness: Free plan images are public and owned by Recraft
• Weakness: Free plan images are not licensed for commercial use
• Weakness: Monthly subscription credits do not roll over

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, public images, no commercial license
• Basic plan: 1,000 credits a month
• Ownership on paid plans: Full ownership and commercial rights

Where it ranks

Recraft is No. 6 in our Best AI Image Generators verdict.