The ILUS AI Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ILUS AI 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.
ILUS AI
The Insider’s Guide
AI illustration generator with consistent, trainable styles
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI image and video generators, read from ILUS AI’s own pages.
Made by Ilus AI · checked Nov 13, 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 ILUS AI’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ILUS AI’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 63 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade
ILUS AI generates illustrations in consistent styles such as flat, doodle and ink drawing, and lets users fine-tune their own style from 10 to 20 example images. Illustrations export as PNG, and as SVG in some styles. It is sold as credit packs with no subscription, and the site says generated images carry a CC0 commercial license.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about ILUS AI, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You pick or train a style, then generate.
- 1
Best for illustrations in one consistent style
Images made on trial credits aren't private, and SVG export only works for some styles.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $25 for 500 credits, one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial credits, no credit card required; the amount is not stated.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Consistent styles
Ink drawing, doodle and flat styles keep a set of illustrations looking alike across a project.
- 6
Fine-tuning
Upload 10 to 20 example images to train a custom illustration style or a consistent character; training costs 150 credits.
- 7
SVG and PNG export
PNG export is free and SVG costs 4 credits; Flat, Ink Drawing, Doodle and custom styles can export SVG.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 63 of 168
That is against the other AI image and video generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace ILUS AI 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.
ILUS AI at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $25 for 500 credits, one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial credits, no credit card required; the amount is not stated.
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Ilus AI
- Category
- AI Image & Video Generators
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for illustrations in one consistent style
ILUS AI makes illustrations in matching styles such as flat, doodle and ink, and lets you train your own from 10 to 20 examples. It sells one $25 pack of 500 credits, and training a style costs 150 of them. Images made on trial credits aren't private, and SVG export only works for some styles.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | One $25 pack gets 500 credits that don't expire, well under a year of the $11.88 middle subscription. But it's a pack that runs out, and fine-tuning takes 150 credits. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free trial credits, no card needed, but the amount isn't stated and those images aren't kept private. |
| Features | C | Consistent styles, fine-tuning, PNG export and editing tools. SVG export covers only Flat, Ink Drawing, Doodle and custom styles. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You pick or train a style, then generate. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with a Figma plugin and an API. No desktop or phone app. |
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 ILUS AI is for
- Fits if you need a set of illustrations that all match for a site or deck
- Works for people who'd rather buy credits once than keep a subscription
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want privacy on a trial, since images from free credits aren't kept private
- Tight if you want your own style: fine-tuning costs 150 of the 500 credits in the one pack
- Watch out: SVG export is only for Flat, Ink Drawing, Doodle and custom styles
- Watch out: the pricing section shows a single pack, so there's no bigger plan to move up to
Good to know
Good for
- Designers and marketers who need illustrations in one consistent style
- Founders adding visuals to landing pages and pitches
- People who prefer credits that never expire to a subscription
Worth knowing
- Images made with free trial credits are not kept private; paid generations are.
- SVG export applies only to Flat, Ink Drawing, Doodle and custom styles.
- The pricing section lists one 500-credit pack at $25; no other packs were shown.
- Fine-tuning a style costs 150 credits, a large share of a 500-credit pack.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$25 one-time
To start
ILUS AI is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 for 500 credits, one-time.
Free trial credits, no card needed, but the amount isn't stated and those images aren't kept private.
Credit pack
$25
one-time, for 500 credits
500 credits that do not expire: private images, editing, PNG and SVG export, fine-tuning and a CC0 license.
Trying it first
Free trial credits, no credit card required; the amount is not stated.
Read from ilus.ai on Nov 13, 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
AI illustration generator with consistent, trainable styles. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, image generation.
Consistent styles, fine-tuning, PNG export and editing tools.
- Consistent styles
- Ink drawing, doodle and flat styles keep a set of illustrations looking alike across a project.
- Fine-tuning
- Upload 10 to 20 example images to train a custom illustration style or a consistent character; training costs 150 credits.
- SVG and PNG export
- PNG export is free and SVG costs 4 credits; Flat, Ink Drawing, Doodle and custom styles can export SVG.
- Editing tools
- An eraser, background remover, upscaler and image edit tool cost 1 or 2 credits per use.
- Figma plugin and API
- A Figma plugin and an API are linked from the site.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Figma
ILUS AI is made by Ilus AI.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
63/168
Other AI image and video generators it is graded above
ILUS AI's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 63 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 42.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 120 of 168) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 169 AI image and video generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. ILUS AI’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 120 of 168
- CFree plan and trialAbove 53 of 168
- CFeaturesAbove 6 of 168
- CEase of useAbove 12 of 168
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 168
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 ILUS AI 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.
It costs $25, paid once.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- It plugs into other products, Figma among them, and has an API.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. ILUS AI’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
Recraft, Midjourney, Leonardo.Ai, Ideogram and Scenario
The 5 tools ILUS AI is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Recraft
Free plan · from $10/mo
Image and vector generator built for designers and brand work.
- Recraft has a free plan. ILUS AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Recraft lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Recraft lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
Midjourney
From $8/mo
Image and short-video generator run on monthly GPU time.
- Midjourney also covers video generation.
- 3.0GPA
Leonardo.Ai
Free plan · from $12/mo
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models.
- Leonardo.Ai has a free plan. ILUS AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Leonardo.Ai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Leonardo.Ai also covers video generation.
- 2.8GPA
Ideogram
Free plan · from $15/mo
Image generator for designs with text, plus editing and video apps.
- Ideogram has a free plan. ILUS AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ideogram lists an iOS app.
- Ideogram also covers video generation.
- 2.6GPA
Scenario
Free plan · from $15/mo
Generative AI platform for game and studio asset production.
- Scenario has a free plan. ILUS AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Scenario also covers video generation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 ILUS AI free?
No, ILUS AI is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial credits, no credit card required; the amount is not stated.
How much does ILUS AI cost?
ILUS AI lists one plan. Credit pack: $25 one-time, for 500 credits.
What platforms does ILUS AI work on?
ILUS AI is available on Web.
Does ILUS AI have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ILUS AI is listed for Web.
Does ILUS AI have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ILUS AI is listed for Web.
Is ILUS AI open source?
ILUS AI is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does ILUS AI have an API?
Yes. ILUS AI offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does ILUS AI integrate with?
ILUS AI's listing names Figma. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes ILUS AI?
ILUS AI is made by Ilus AI.
What are the alternatives to ILUS AI?
The closest alternatives to ILUS AI in our directory are Recraft, Midjourney, Leonardo.Ai, Ideogram and Scenario.
How does ILUS AI compare with other AI image and video generators?
ILUS AI's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 63 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 42.
Could I make my own version of ILUS AI?
To replace ILUS AI 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 ILUS AI’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ILUS AI's own pages on 13 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 Ilus AI. Prices change, so check ilus.ai before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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
- ILUS AI, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ilus-ai
- 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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