WThumb pricing, free plan and alternatives
Thumbnails & designPricing · checked October 31, 2026
$9/mo
Billed yearly
AI YouTube thumbnail maker: paste a thumbnail you like or describe your video, pick your own face or faceless, and get a 16:9 or 9:16 thumbnail with no watermark.
The short version
WThumb makes YouTube thumbnails with AI in two ways: paste a link to a thumbnail you like and it rebuilds that layout around your video and title, or describe your video and it designs from your words. You can use saved photos of yourself or go faceless, edit the result in plain words, and export 16:9 or 9:16 with no watermark on any plan. New accounts get 2 free credits, and paid plans start at $12 a month for 40 thumbnails.
Best for: YouTubers who want a thumbnail in the style of one that already works · Faceless channels that need thumbnails without a person in the frame · Creators who need matching 16:9 and Shorts 9:16 versions
Plans and pricing
2 credits for new accounts, no card; 1 credit makes 1 thumbnail
40 credits a month, 1 persona
160 credits a month, 3 personas
400 credits a month, 10 personas, 1-hour email support
What it does well
- Recreate mode turns a YouTube link to a thumbnail you like into a brief for your own video
- Persona photos or faceless generation on every plan
- Edit in plain words, on the whole image or a marked part
- 16:9 and 9:16 on every plan, with no watermark
- Same generator and quality on every plan; you pay only for volume
Limitations
- Only 2 free credits, one time, so there is no ongoing free plan
- Each thumbnail or revision uses 1 credit
- Credit rollover is a paid add-on
Alternatives to consider
Plans and prices checked on from: wthumb.co · wthumb.co. 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.
WThumb is listed for 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 WThumb
Is WThumb free?
No, WThumb doesn’t list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/mo (Starter). Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
How much does WThumb cost?
Paid plans start at $12/mo (Starter). Prices change, so confirm on the provider’s site.
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