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Stability AI alternatives
Stability AI compared with 5 alternatives: FLUX by Black Forest Labs, Ideogram, Recraft, Leonardo.Ai and Midjourney.
Stability AI has a free plan. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stability AIThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| FLUX by Black Forest Labs | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Ideogram | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Recraft | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Midjourney | From $8/mo | No | Web |
How each one differs from Stability AI
- Free plan
FLUX by Black Forest Labs
FLUX image and video models, paid per use via API and playground
Suits: Developers adding image or video generation to their own product
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Ideogram
Image generator for designs with text, plus editing and video apps
- Only Ideogram lists an iOS app.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Logos, posters and ads where the words in the image must be readable
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Recraft
Image and vector generator built for designers and brand work
- Only Recraft lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Recraft lists a browser extension.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Designers who need icons, logos and illustrations as editable vectors
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Leonardo.Ai
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models
- Only Leonardo.Ai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Creators who want image, video and 3D tools under one account
- From $8/mo
Midjourney
Image and short-video generator run on monthly GPU time
- Stability AI has a free plan. Midjourney does not.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Artists and designers who want a distinctive, stylized look
Limits worth knowing in Stability AI
- The API is pay per use: 1 credit is $0.01, an image costs 2.5 to 8 credits, and the Creative Upscaler costs 60 credits per image.
- Organizations with more than $1M in yearly revenue need an Enterprise License, priced only through sales.
- The API price list has image, 3D and audio services but no video; Stable Video Diffusion is offered for self-hosting only.
- There is no image app sold to consumers: the image page's "Start creating" link leads to the enterprise partnerships page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stability AI?
The alternatives to Stability AI in this directory are FLUX by Black Forest Labs, Ideogram, Recraft, Leonardo.Ai and Midjourney. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stability AI.
Is there a free alternative to Stability AI?
Yes. FLUX by Black Forest Labs, Ideogram, Recraft and Leonardo.Ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Stability AI alternatives work on Android?
The Stability AI listing does not include an Android app. Recraft and Leonardo.Ai list one.
Which Stability AI alternatives work on iOS?
The Stability AI listing does not include an iOS app. Ideogram, Recraft and Leonardo.Ai list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.