Recraft pricing, free plan and alternatives
Thumbnails & designPricing · checked October 30, 2026
Free
Paid plans from $10/mo billed yearly
AI image generator and design tool for illustrations, icons, mockups and images with readable text.
The short version
Recraft is a web image generator and design tool, made for illustrations, icons, mockups and images with readable text, so it suits thumbnails and channel art. The free plan gives 3 generations per style a day; free images are public, owned by Recraft and not for commercial use. Paid plans start at $10/mo billed yearly (Basic, $12 monthly) and add commercial rights and private images.
Best for: Thumbnail and channel art with readable words in the image · Keeping one visual style across a series with saved styles · Vector icons and logos for a channel brand
Plans and pricing
3 generations per style a day, 3 image uploads a day, Recraft models only, images public and not for commercial use
1,000 credits a month, outside models such as Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux, commercial rights, private images
2,000 credits a month, adds video models such as Kling, Veo and Seedance
2,000 credits a month per seat, shared workspace and styles
What it does well
- Free plan with no card needed to start
- Custom styles you can reuse across a series
- Paid plans add other image and video models in the same app
- Monthly credits plus top-up credits that never expire on paid plans
Limitations
- Free images are public, owned by Recraft and not licensed for commercial use
- Free is limited to 3 generations per style a day
- Monthly plan credits don't roll over
- Prices shown exclude VAT
Alternatives to consider
Plans and prices checked on from: recraft.ai. Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
Where it fits in your workflow
Create covers, thumbnails and visual assets for your videos and profiles.
Recraft is listed for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts. Compare its features and plan limits with your production needs before committing.
What to check before choosing
- Current pricing, billing period and cancellation options.
- Usage limits, watermarks, export quality and supported formats.
- Commercial-use rights, account permissions and how your data is handled.
- Whether the workflow works on your device and with your existing tools.
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Questions about Recraft
Is Recraft free?
Yes, Recraft has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/mo (Basic). Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
How much does Recraft cost?
Paid plans start at $10/mo (Basic). Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
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