Tool profile · Image & design

Krea

Real-time image generation, upscaling and access to many models in one app. Best for: trying many image models in one place.

What people use it for

  • Comparing image models
  • Upscaling

Learning difficulty

2/5: Many models in one place.

Competitors

ToolPricing modelFree planStarting priceDifficultyOutput rightsBest for
KreaFree plan + paid plansYesSee official site2/5–Trying many image models in one place
MidjourneyPaid plans onlyNo$10/mo or $96/yr ($8/mo)2/5Ownership with conditionsStriking artwork, concepts and style exploration
Adobe FireflyFree plan + paid plansYesUS$9.99/mo1/5You own or may use output commerciallyCommercially safer generated images
IdeogramFree plan + paid plansYes$0 · then $20/mo monthly ($15/mo billed yearly, $180)1/5You own or may use output commerciallyPosters, logos and designs with words in them
Leonardo.AiFree plan + paid plansYes$0 · then $12/mo (billing period not stated)2/5Ownership with conditionsGame assets and consistent styles
Stable DiffusionFree, open sourceYesFree4/5–Running image generation locally
FLUX (Black Forest Labs)Pay as you goNoSee official site3/5–High-quality images by API

Alternatives with a free plan

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