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Head-to-head · AI Art Generators

Recraft vs InvokeAI

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Recraft #2 in AI Art Generators 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Recraft
InvokeAI #6 in AI Art Generators 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit InvokeAI

Recraft leads on 0 checks, InvokeAI on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRecraft · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Recraft scores higher on our rubric for ai art generators: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Recraft is the better fit for designers needing raster and vector output. InvokeAI is the better fit for open-source teams needing self-hosted generation.

  • Recraft fits best

    Designers needing raster and vector output

  • InvokeAI fits best

    Open-source teams needing self-hosted generation

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Side by side

Feature Recraft 9.3/10 Visit ↗ InvokeAI 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in AI Art Generators #6 in AI Art Generators
Best for Designers needing raster and vector output Open-source teams needing self-hosted generation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Recraft 0/4 · InvokeAI 0/4
Image-to-image Not checked yet Not checked yet
Commercial use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inpainting/outpainting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Private generation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Output resolution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly credits 1000 credits/mo Not checked yet
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Generates both raster images and editable vector graphics
  • Supports reference-guided editing, vectorization, and upscaling
  • Offers web, mobile, API access, and multiple output formats
  • Text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, and outpainting in one workspace
  • Layer-based canvas, node workflows, ControlNet, and model management
  • Free, open source, self-hosted, and available through an OpenAPI-documented API
Cons
  • Free-plan images are publicly visible and for non-commercial use
  • Commercial usage rights apply only while subscribed to paid plans
  • Advanced capabilities use monthly credit allowances
  • Local deployment requires a compatible Windows, macOS, or Linux system
  • Commercial-use rights depend on the selected model or external provider
  • External integrations are limited to selected providers rather than a broad ecosystem
Our verdict

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

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InvokeAI is a free, open-source creative engine for AI image generation and editing. It is aimed at open-source teams and creators who want to run image workflows locally or through self-hosting rather than rely on a hosted platform.…

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  1. RecraftAI Art Generators 9.3Free plan
  2. InvokeAIAI Art Generators 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Recraft — where it wins

    • Generates both raster images and editable vector graphics
    • Supports reference-guided editing, vectorization, and upscaling
    • Offers web, mobile, API access, and multiple output formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Free-plan images are publicly visible and for non-commercial use
    • Commercial usage rights apply only while subscribed to paid plans
    • Advanced capabilities use monthly credit allowances

  • InvokeAI — where it wins

    • Text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, and outpainting in one workspace
    • Layer-based canvas, node workflows, ControlNet, and model management
    • Free, open source, self-hosted, and available through an OpenAPI-documented API

    Where it doesn't

    • Local deployment requires a compatible Windows, macOS, or Linux system
    • Commercial-use rights depend on the selected model or external provider
    • External integrations are limited to selected providers rather than a broad ecosystem

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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