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Head-to-head · AI Vector Generators

Recraft vs Iconly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Recraft #2 in AI Vector Generators 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Recraft
Iconly #8 in AI Vector Generators 8.4/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Iconly

Recraft leads on 0 checks, Iconly on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRecraft · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Recraft
  • Free trialonly Iconly
  • Most featuresIconly · 3 of 4

Recraft scores higher on our rubric for ai vector generators: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Recraft is the better fit for teams needing broad creative AI and vector tools. Iconly is the better fit for icon designers needing API-ready SVG generation.

  • Recraft fits best

    Teams needing broad creative AI and vector tools

  • Iconly fits best

    Icon designers needing API-ready SVG generation

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Side by side

Feature Recraft 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Iconly 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in AI Vector Generators #8 in AI Vector Generators
Best for Teams needing broad creative AI and vector tools Icon designers needing API-ready SVG generation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $150/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Recraft 0/4 · Iconly 3/4
Editable vector output Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SVG export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Text-to-vector generation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Image-to-vector conversion Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Commercial license Not checked yet Commercial
Export formats Not checked yet SVG
Monthly generations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Generates raster and editable vector images from prompts
  • Converts raster images to vectors and supports natural-language editing
  • Offers web, mobile, and API access with multiple model integrations
  • Generates editable SVG artwork from text prompts
  • Node editing, color controls, and transformations refine output
  • REST API, MCP, cloud library, and CDN delivery support workflows
Cons
  • Free-plan assets are non-commercial and publicly visible
  • Paid usage rights apply while the subscription is active
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of vector-only workflows
  • Free access is limited to 300 one-time tokens and 5 MB storage
  • A trial card is required, with only a three-day free trial
  • Max lists API access but not Vector Studio or a commercial license
Our verdict

Recraft is an AI image generation and editing platform for professional designers, illustrators, marketers, and creative teams. It creates raster images, vector graphics, illustrations, icons, 3D graphics, and mockups from prompts. The…

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Iconly is a web-based AI design platform for creators, developers, web designers, indie hackers, marketing teams, and content creators. Its main focus is generating icons and scalable vector artwork from text prompts, then refining the…

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  1. RecraftAI Vector Generators 9.2Free plan
  2. IconlyAI Vector Generators 8.43-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Recraft — where it wins

    • Generates raster and editable vector images from prompts
    • Converts raster images to vectors and supports natural-language editing
    • Offers web, mobile, and API access with multiple model integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free-plan assets are non-commercial and publicly visible
    • Paid usage rights apply while the subscription is active
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of vector-only workflows

  • Iconly — where it wins

    • Generates editable SVG artwork from text prompts
    • Node editing, color controls, and transformations refine output
    • REST API, MCP, cloud library, and CDN delivery support workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is limited to 300 one-time tokens and 5 MB storage
    • A trial card is required, with only a three-day free trial
    • Max lists API access but not Vector Studio or a commercial license

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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