Alternatives · AI Images & Video
Draw Things alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Draw Things alternative is ComfyUI (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Draw Things compared with 5 alternatives: DiffusionBee, ComfyUI, Mage Space, Dezgo and Stability AI.
Draw Things has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month (Draw Things+). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw ThingsThis tool | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| DiffusionBee | Free | Free | macOS |
| ComfyUI | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Mage Space | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Dezgo | Free plan · from $10 | Yes | Web |
| Stability AI | Free plan | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Draw Things starts at $8.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Mage Space scores higher without starting lower. DiffusionBee starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Draw Things
DiffusionBee
Free Stable Diffusion app that runs locally on a Mac
- DiffusionBee is free.
- DiffusionBee lists no iOS app, which Draw Things has.
Suits: Mac owners who want image generation with no subscription
ComfyUI
Open-source node editor for image and video AI workflows, plus a cloud
- ComfyUI starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly) for Comfy Cloud.
- ComfyUI also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- ComfyUI lists no iOS app, which Draw Things has.
- ComfyUI is open source, according to its own site.
- ComfyUI also covers AI agents.
Suits: Artists and studios who want step-by-step control over open models
Mage Space
Browser-based image, video and audio generator with many models
- Mage Space starts at $10 per month (Basic), billed monthly.
- Mage Space also lists a web app.
- Mage Space lists no iOS and macOS apps, which Draw Things has.
Suits: Trying many image models from one account without installing anything
Dezgo
Pay-as-you-go AI image and video generator with many models
- Dezgo starts at $10 minimum top-up, used as you go.
- Dezgo also lists a web app.
- Dezgo lists no iOS and macOS apps, which Draw Things has.
Suits: People who want to pay per generation with no subscription
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion image models to self-host or call through an API
- Stability AI also lists a web app.
- Stability AI lists no iOS and macOS apps, which Draw Things has.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers adding image generation and editing to their own apps
Limits worth knowing in Draw Things
- The download page and App Store badges cover iPhone, iPad and Mac only; no Windows, Android or browser version is listed.
- The pricing page does not state the cloud compute limits for the free account or for Draw Things+.
- Speed depends on the device doing the work, since generation is local by default.
- The Enterprise edition is sold through contact with the vendor and has no published price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Draw Things?
The alternatives to Draw Things in this directory are DiffusionBee, ComfyUI, Mage Space, Dezgo and Stability AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Draw Things.
Is there a free alternative to Draw Things?
Yes. DiffusionBee is free to use. ComfyUI, Mage Space, Dezgo and Stability AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Draw Things alternatives work on Windows?
The Draw Things listing does not include a Windows app. ComfyUI lists one.
Which Draw Things alternatives work on Linux?
The Draw Things listing does not include a Linux app. ComfyUI lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Draw Things?
ComfyUI is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.