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Layer AI alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Layer AI alternative for most people is Leonardo.Ai (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of AI image and video generators. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "150 tokens a day that do not carry over, with fewer video models."
Layer AI compared with 5 alternatives: Scenario, Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, Krea and Magnific.
Layer AI is a paid product, starting at $10 per month for 300 Creative Units. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer AIThis tool | From $10/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Scenario | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OpenArt | Free trial · from $13/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Krea | Free plan · from $5.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Magnific | Free plan · from $14.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Layer AI starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Leonardo.Ai and Magnific score higher without starting lower. Krea 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 Layer AI
Scenario
Generative AI platform for game and studio asset production
- Scenario starts at $15 per month (Starter), billed monthly.
- Scenario has a free plan, which Layer AI lacks.
- Scenario lists no browser extension, which Layer AI has.
- Scenario does not cover AI agents, text to speech and voice cloning, which Layer AI does.
Suits: Game studios generating consistent art with a custom-trained style
Leonardo.Ai
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models
- Leonardo.Ai starts at $12 per month for 8,500 tokens, billed monthly.
- Leonardo.Ai has a free plan, which Layer AI lacks.
- Leonardo.Ai also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Leonardo.Ai lists no browser extension, which Layer AI has.
- Leonardo.Ai does not cover AI agents, text to speech and voice cloning, which Layer AI does.
Suits: Creators who want image, video and 3D tools under one account
OpenArt
AI image and video studio with characters and multi-scene stories
- OpenArt starts at $13 per seat / month for 4,000 credits, billed annually ($14 billed monthly).
- OpenArt lists no browser extension, which Layer AI has.
- OpenArt also covers video editing.
- OpenArt does not cover AI agents, text to speech and voice cloning, which Layer AI does.
Suits: Creators making short story videos and ads with recurring characters
Krea
Image, video and 3D generation with real-time canvas and plugins
- Krea starts at $5.25 per month for 5,000 units, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- Krea has a free plan, which Layer AI lacks.
- Krea also lists an iOS app.
- Krea lists no browser extension, which Layer AI has.
- Krea does not cover AI agents, text to speech and voice cloning, which Layer AI does.
Suits: Designers who want many partner models under one subscription
Magnific
Formerly Freepik: AI image, video and audio tools plus stock library
- Magnific starts at $14.50 per month for 20,000 credits, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Magnific has a free plan, which Layer AI lacks.
- Magnific also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Magnific lists no browser extension, which Layer AI has.
- Magnific also covers templates and video editing.
Suits: Designers who want stock assets and AI generation in one subscription
Limits worth knowing in Layer AI
- Creative Units are spent at different rates per model, so the monthly cost depends on which models are used.
- Unused units expire each billing period, with only 10% carrying over.
- The pricing page gives no free allowance, although the site has a Start for free button.
- Enterprise adds SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO and an SLA through sales, not self-serve.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Layer AI?
The alternatives to Layer AI in this directory are Scenario, Leonardo.Ai, OpenArt, Krea and Magnific. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Layer AI.
Is there a free alternative to Layer AI?
Yes. Scenario, Leonardo.Ai, Krea and Magnific have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Layer AI alternatives work on Android?
The Layer AI listing does not include an Android app. Leonardo.Ai and Magnific list one.
Which Layer AI alternatives work on iOS?
The Layer AI listing does not include an iOS app. Leonardo.Ai, Krea and Magnific list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.