Alternatives · AI Images & Video
Stockimg alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Stockimg alternative is Ideogram (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "30 credits a week for accounts that sign in with Google."
Stockimg compared with 5 alternatives: Imagine Art, Hotpot AI, Recraft, Ideogram and Dzine.
Stockimg has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StockimgThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Imagine Art | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hotpot AI | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Recraft | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Ideogram | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Dzine | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Stockimg starts at $12 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.
Ideogram scores higher without starting lower. Hotpot AI, Recraft and Dzine start 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 Stockimg
Imagine Art
AI creative suite for images, video, audio and design
- Imagine Art starts at $13 per month, billed yearly.
- Imagine Art lists no iOS and Android apps, which Stockimg has.
- Imagine Art also covers chat assistant and video generation.
- Imagine Art does not cover ad creative and qR codes, which Stockimg does.
Suits: Creators who want many image and video models on one credit balance
Hotpot AI
AI images, short videos, headshots and photo fixes paid with credits
- Hotpot AI starts at $10 per month for 1,000 credits, or $12 one-time for 1,000 credits.
- Hotpot AI lists no iOS and Android apps, which Stockimg has.
- Hotpot AI also covers templates and video generation.
- Hotpot AI does not cover ad creative and qR codes, which Stockimg does.
Suits: Occasional users who would rather buy credits once than subscribe
Recraft
Image and vector generator built for designers and brand work
- Recraft starts at $10 per month for 1,000 credits, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
- Recraft also lists a browser extension.
- Recraft also covers video generation.
- Recraft does not cover ad creative and qR codes, which Stockimg does.
Suits: Designers who need icons, logos and illustrations as editable vectors
Ideogram
Image generator for designs with text, plus editing and video apps
- Ideogram starts at $15 per month for 2,400 credits, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Ideogram lists no Android app, which Stockimg has.
- Ideogram also covers video generation.
- Ideogram does not cover ad creative and qR codes, which Stockimg does.
Suits: Logos, posters and ads where the words in the image must be readable
Dzine
Credit-based AI image, video and lip-sync studio with many models
- Dzine starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($8.99 billed monthly).
- Dzine has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Stockimg.
- Dzine lists no iOS and Android apps, which Stockimg has.
- Dzine also covers video generation.
- Dzine does not cover qR codes, which Stockimg does.
Suits: Trying several image and video models without separate subscriptions
Limits worth knowing in Stockimg
- Only monthly-billed prices were readable; the Yearly toggle's prices did not appear in the page text.
- The FAQ states paid plans range from $19 to $29 a month, which does not match the $12 to $48 shown on the plan cards.
- Commercial and copyright rights to creations are granted to subscribers, per the FAQ.
- The Ultra plan's unlimited credits do not include the extra AI video credits that the Enterprise plan lists.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stockimg?
The alternatives to Stockimg in this directory are Imagine Art, Hotpot AI, Recraft, Ideogram and Dzine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stockimg.
Is there a free alternative to Stockimg?
Yes. Imagine Art, Hotpot AI, Recraft and Ideogram 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.