What is Recraft?
Recraft is a AI image generator for designers with a free tier designed for solo users and small teams. It sits in the ai design category on this directory and is one of the more established options for a designer, marketer, or founder. On the product surface, Recraft handles slide decks with a straightforward UX and the kind of defaults that get most users to a first useful output inside an hour. On the free tier specifically, Recraft gives you 50 daily credits, up to 1,000 credits per month, SVG export, commercial use. That is the number that matters — not the marketing copy on the paid page — because the free quota is what determines whether you can ship a real project without paying. Basic at $12/mo (1,000 credits/mo); Advanced at $33/mo (6,000 credits); Pro at $60 (12,000). Check the vendor's pricing page for the most current numbers before committing; these plans change more often than vendors advertise. We like Recraft for strong on vectors and typography — designers' favorite among image gens, and recommend it over alternatives when that trait is the deciding factor for your workflow. Where Recraft falls short: credits/day equals only a few generations if you use vector mode. Read the FAQ below for the most common questions we see about this tool, check the pros and cons for a quick side-by-side with competitors in the same category, and then open Recraft and try it against one real task — the best signal for whether any tool fits your workflow is always your own first hour with it.
Key features
- Text-to-image with Recraft V3 model
- Vector SVG generation
- Text-accurate image generation
- Brand-consistent style
- Infinite canvas for mood boards
- Upscaling and background removal
Pros and cons
- Strong on vectors and typography — designers' favorite among image gens
- Commercial rights on free tier
- Infinite canvas + AI is unique for ideation sessions
- 50 credits/day equals only a few generations if you use vector mode
- UI has a steeper curve than consumer-focused tools
- Best for designers, not general users
Pricing
- 50 daily credits
- SVG export
- Commercial use
- 1,000 credits/mo
- Private generations
- Upscaling
- 6,000 credits/mo
- Higher priority
- Brand kits
Reviews
FAQ
Is Recraft really free?
Recraft has a real free tier: 50 daily credits, up to 1,000 credits per month, SVG export, commercial use. It's not a disguised trial — the free plan works indefinitely within those limits. If you outgrow it, the paid tier is Basic at $12/mo (1,000 credits/mo).
Do I need a credit card to sign up for Recraft?
No — the free tier does not require a credit card. Just create an account with email (or the vendor's SSO of choice) and you're in. Check the vendor's signup page for the current flow since some tools occasionally change this.
What's the difference between Recraft free and paid?
The free plan covers: 50 daily credits, up to 1,000 credits per month, SVG export, commercial use. The paid plans add: Basic at $12/mo (1,000 credits/mo); Advanced at $33/mo (6,000 credits); Pro at $60 (12,000). The biggest jump is usually usage limits — free is enough to evaluate the tool, paid is where production-grade usage lives.
Does Recraft train on my data?
Most major vendors default free-tier data to be used for product improvement unless you opt out. Paid plans typically offer stronger data controls. Check Recraft's privacy policy and account settings before uploading anything sensitive.
Can I use Recraft commercially on the free tier?
Commercial-use rights depend on the plan and the tool — some (like Ideogram, Recraft) allow commercial use on free; others (like Suno) restrict the free tier to personal/non-commercial use. Verify the current terms on Recraft's pricing or terms page.
How does Recraft compare to AI alternatives?
The main trade-offs are free-tier generosity, model quality, and integration depth. See this directory's AI Design category page for side-by-side comparisons. In short: Strong on vectors and typography — designers' favorite among image gens.
Is there a mobile app for Recraft?
Most modern AI tools in this category ship a web app plus mobile apps (iOS, Android). Check https://www.recraft.ai for current platform availability and any desktop apps.
What's the catch with Recraft's free tier?
Typically two things: usage limits (the most useful feature gets rate-limited) and paid-only extras (team features, API access, advanced models). For Recraft specifically, the main limitation is: credits/day equals only a few generations if you use vector mode.