Image & Design

The 5 at a glance

Our 5 picks, ranked

1. Rank 1

   Adobe Firefly

   AI image tools designed with commercial use in mind.

   Best forDesigners and businesses that want AI images they can use with confidence

   What it does

   Adobe Firefly generates and edits images from text prompts. It sits inside the Adobe ecosystem, so it works well alongside tools like Photoshop.

   Strengths

   • Built with commercial use in mind
   • Works alongside Photoshop and other Adobe apps
   • Generates and edits images
   • A free plan to try it

   Good to know: Generations use credits, and higher volumes need a paid plan.

2. Rank 2

   Ideogram

   AI images with text that actually looks right.

   Best forPosters, logos and social graphics that include words

   What it does

   Ideogram creates images from text prompts and is known for putting readable text inside them, which many image generators struggle with.

   Strengths

   • Strong at readable text inside images
   • Good for logos, posters and social posts
   • Simple prompt-based workflow
   • A free plan to start

   Good to know: The free plan has limits, so regular use needs a paid plan.

3. Rank 3

   Krea

   Real-time AI image generation and a library of models.

   Best forCreators who like to experiment and iterate quickly

   What it does

   Krea lets you generate and edit images (and video) with many AI models in one place, including real-time tools that update as you type or draw.

   Strengths

   • Many AI models in one place
   • Real-time generation as you create
   • Image, video and enhancement tools
   • A free plan to try it

   Good to know: Commercial use and the full model library are on paid plans.

4. Rank 4

   OpenArt

   A big all-in-one AI art studio with many models.

   Best forCreators who want lots of models and styles in one place

   What it does

   OpenArt gives you access to many AI image models, plus tools to edit, upscale and finish images without leaving the site.

   Strengths

   • Many models and styles to choose from
   • Editing and finishing tools in one place
   • A free plan to start
   • Great for experimenting

   Good to know: It runs on credits, so heavy use needs a paid plan.

5. Rank 5

   Freepik

   AI image tools and a huge stock library in one place.

   Best forMarketers and creators who want AI images plus ready-made design assets

   What it does

   Freepik’s AI suite generates and edits images from text prompts using several models, including its own Mystic model. It sits alongside a large library of stock photos, vectors and templates, so you can mix AI and ready-made assets.

   Strengths

   • Several AI image models in one subscription
   • Large library of stock vectors, photos and templates
   • Editing tools such as upscaling and background removal
   • A free plan with daily AI image generations

   Good to know: AI features run on credits, and the commercial AI license is part of the paid plans. Free use is limited.