Alternatives · AI Images & Video
PixAI alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PixAI 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."
PixAI compared with 4 alternatives: SeaArt, Civitai, NightCafe and Leonardo.Ai.
PixAI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $95.88 per year, or $9.99 billed monthly (Starter). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixAIThis tool | Free plan · from $95.88/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| SeaArt | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Civitai | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| NightCafe | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Web |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
PixAI starts at $7.99 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Leonardo.Ai scores higher without starting lower. NightCafe 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 PixAI
SeaArt
AI image and video creation platform with a community gallery
Suits: Trying image and video generation on a daily free allowance
Civitai
Community hub for AI image models, with an on-site generator
- Civitai starts at $10 per month (Bronze membership).
- Civitai lists no iOS and Android apps, which PixAI has.
- Civitai does not cover video generation, which PixAI does.
Suits: Finding community-made image models and LoRAs
NightCafe
Community AI art generator with many models and daily free credits
- NightCafe starts at $7.49 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
- NightCafe lists no iOS and Android apps, which PixAI has.
- NightCafe also covers templates.
- NightCafe does not cover community, which PixAI does.
Suits: Hobbyists who want a usable free allowance and a community
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 does not cover community, which PixAI does.
Suits: Creators who want image, video and 3D tools under one account
Limits worth knowing in PixAI
- Video generation, Turbo Mode and extra LoRA slots are for paying members only.
- There is no fixed price per image: credit use depends on the model, size, batch and quality settings.
- The terms make all purchases final and non-refundable unless the law requires otherwise.
- Accounts are for people aged 18 or over, and an account is needed to generate.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PixAI?
The alternatives to PixAI in this directory are SeaArt, Civitai, NightCafe and Leonardo.Ai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PixAI.
Is there a free alternative to PixAI?
Yes. SeaArt, Civitai, NightCafe and Leonardo.Ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.