Best free AI images tools

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Free plans compared side by side (limits, watermarks, commercial use), checked 2026-10-22: Free plan limits →

5 free AI images tools with a free plan confirmed on the official pricing page (each shows its own checked date): Leonardo, Ideogram, Krea, Canva, Recraft. They do different main jobs, so pick by the job you need.

1. Leonardo

   Image and video generation with presets and custom model training.

   Main job: image generation

   🆓 Free: 150 fast tokens/day

   💲 Paid: Essential $12/mo; Premium $30; Ultimate $60

   checked 2026-10-14

2. Ideogram

   Best-in-class text rendering in images (logos, posters).

   Main job: image generation

   🆓 Free weekly credits for eligible accounts

   💲 Paid: Plus $20/mo ($15 yearly); Pro $60 ($42); Team $30/user ($20)

   checked 2026-10-19

3. Krea

   Real-time generation, many models, upscaling.

   Main job: image generation

   🆓 Free: 100 units/day

   💲 Paid: Basic $9/mo ($5 yearly); Pro $35/mo ($21 yearly); Max $105 ($63 yearly); Business $200 ($160 yearly)

   checked 2026-10-19

4. Canva

   Design tool with built-in AI image generation.

   Main job: graphic design

   🆓 Free plan available

   💲 Paid: Pro $18/mo or $144/yr; Business $25/mo or $250/yr per person

   checked 2026-10-24

5. Recraft

   Vector and brand-style image generation.

   Main job: image generation

   🆓 Free plan (images not licensed for commercial use)

   💲 Paid: Basic $10/mo billed annually ($120/yr); Pro $16/mo annually ($192/yr); Teams $18/seat annually

   checked 2026-10-15

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