The Artbreeder Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Artbreeder in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Artbreeder
The Insider’s Guide
Image creation and blending tool with credit-based Pro plans
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI image and video generators, read from Artbreeder’s own pages.
Made by Artbreeder · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Artbreeder’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Artbreeder’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 4 of the 89 other AI image and video generators we grade
Artbreeder is a browser-based creative tool for generating and mixing images. Its Pro plans are sold as a yearly allotment of credits and add faster rendering, higher-resolution downloads, no ads, privacy controls and Google Drive sync. The pricing page lists SDXL image counts per plan.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Artbreeder, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Credits, a Composer and a Splicer mean a bit to learn before you know what a credit buys.
- 1
Best for blending and creating images with credits
We found no free plan on its pricing page, credits come by the year rather than the month, and the monthly-billing prices were not readable.
- 2
Paid plans start at $7.49 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $7.49 per month, on a yearly plan of 1,200 credits.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Pro tier benefits
The Pro page lists no ads, privacy controls, Google Drive sync, faster rendering and higher-resolution downloads.
- 5
Unlimited image generation in Composer
Every Pro plan lists unlimited image generation in the Composer tool.
- 6
Splicer fast mode
Splicer, the image-mixing tool, has a fast mode on the Pro plans.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 4 of 89
That is against the other AI image and video generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Artbreeder you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Artbreeder at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $7.49 per month, on a yearly plan of 1,200 credits
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Artbreeder
- Category
- AI Image & Video Generators
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for blending and creating images with credits
Artbreeder is a browser tool for creating and blending images, sold as yearly credit packs from $7.49 a month. We found no free plan on its pricing page, credits come by the year rather than the month, and the monthly-billing prices were not readable.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Starter is $7.49 a month for 1,200 credits a year, under the $8 that marks the cheaper quarter of image tools. It is billed yearly, so about $90 comes up front. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed on the pricing page we read, and the listing could not confirm one. |
| Features | C | Image creation in Composer, mixing in Splicer, Google Drive sync and higher-resolution downloads on Pro. The page says little else about what the tool covers. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Credits, a Composer and a Splicer mean a bit to learn before you know what a credit buys. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with Google Drive sync on Pro. No API, desktop or phone app is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Artbreeder is for
- Fits if you like mixing and tweaking images and can pay a year at a time
- Works for people who want an image tool without ads, on Pro
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to try for free first, as none is listed
- Pricey if you need more credits, at $15.99 a month for 3,300 and $30.99 for 8,400 a year
- Watch out: credits are a yearly allotment, not a monthly one
- Watch out: the monthly-billing prices behind the Monthly toggle were not readable
Good to know
Good for
- Creators who mix and iterate on images rather than only prompting
- People who want ad-free, private image generation
Worth knowing
- The pricing page was read on its yearly view; the monthly-billing prices behind its Monthly toggle were not readable.
- Credits are an annual allotment (1,200 to 8,400 a year), not a monthly one.
- A free tier was not confirmed on the pages read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.49
A month to start
Artbreeder is a paid product, starting at $7.49 per month, on a yearly plan of 1,200 credits.
No free plan or trial is listed on the pricing page we read, and the listing could not confirm one.
Starter
$7.49
per month for 12 months, 1,200 credits a year
1,200 credits a year, listed as about 12,000 SDXL images. Priced $7.49 x 12.
Advanced
$15.99
per month for 12 months, 3,300 credits a year
3,300 credits a year, listed as about 33,000 SDXL images. Priced $15.99 x 12.
Champion
$30.99
per month for 12 months, 8,400 credits a year
8,400 credits a year, listed as about 84,000 SDXL images. Priced $30.99 x 12.
Read from artbreeder.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Image creation and blending tool with credit-based Pro plans. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, image generation.
Image creation in Composer, mixing in Splicer, Google Drive sync and higher-resolution downloads on Pro.
- Pro tier benefits
- The Pro page lists no ads, privacy controls, Google Drive sync, faster rendering and higher-resolution downloads.
- Unlimited image generation in Composer
- Every Pro plan lists unlimited image generation in the Composer tool.
- Splicer fast mode
- Splicer, the image-mixing tool, has a fast mode on the Pro plans.
- Credit allowances
- Credits are sold by the year, from 1,200 to 8,400 credits, with the per-credit price falling on larger plans.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Artbreeder is made by Artbreeder.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/89
Other AI image and video generators it is graded above
Artbreeder's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 4 of the 89 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 63 of 89) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $7.49 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 8 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 8 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 AI image and video generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. Artbreeder’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 63 of 89
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 89
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 89
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 67 AI image and video generators. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Artbreeder is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Artbreeder you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 74 of the 89 other AI image and video generators grade higher. It costs $89.88 a year.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Artbreeder’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
NightCafe, Starryai, Playground and OpenArt
The 4 tools Artbreeder is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
NightCafe
Free plan · from $7.49/mo
Community AI art generator with many models and daily free credits.
- NightCafe has a free plan. Artbreeder does not.
- NightCafe also covers templates and video generation.
- 2.6GPA
Starryai
Free plan · from $4.99
AI art and video app with styles, a community feed and Lumen credits.
- Starryai has a free plan. Artbreeder does not.
- Only Starryai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Starryai also covers community and video generation.
- 2.8GPA
Playground
Free plan · from $12/mo
AI design app for logos, T-shirts, stickers and social posts.
- Playground has a free plan. Artbreeder does not.
- Only Playground lists an iOS app.
- Playground also covers templates.
- 2.4GPA
OpenArt
Free trial · from $13/mo
AI image and video studio with characters and multi-scene stories.
- OpenArt also covers video editing and video generation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Artbreeder free?
No. Artbreeder is a paid product, starting at $7.49 per month, on a yearly plan of 1,200 credits.
How much does Artbreeder cost?
Artbreeder lists 3 plans. Starter: $7.49 per month for 12 months, 1,200 credits a year.
What platforms does Artbreeder work on?
Artbreeder is available on Web.
Does Artbreeder have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Artbreeder is listed for Web.
Does Artbreeder have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Artbreeder is listed for Web.
Is Artbreeder open source?
Artbreeder is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Artbreeder?
Artbreeder is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Artbreeder?
The closest alternatives to Artbreeder in our directory are NightCafe, Starryai, Playground and OpenArt.
How does Artbreeder compare with other AI image and video generators?
Artbreeder's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 4 of the 89 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 11.
Is Artbreeder good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Artbreeder B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $7.49 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 8 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Artbreeder?
To replace Artbreeder you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Artbreeder’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Artbreeder's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Artbreeder. Prices change, so check artbreeder.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Artbreeder, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/artbreeder
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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