The Lexica Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Lexica 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.
Lexica
The Insider’s Guide
AI image generator built around a searchable image archive
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI image and video generators, read from Lexica’s own pages.
Made by Lexica · 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 Lexica’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Lexica’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
Lexica is a web-based AI image generator that sits on top of a searchable archive of images and prompts. Generation runs on its own Aperture model and is sold only by subscription, with fast generations each month and, on the higher plans, a slow queue after that.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Lexica, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A web generator with fast and slow queues and credits per prompt.
- 1
Best for an image generator with a searchable prompt archive
There is no free plan, and images from Starter and Pro are public.
- 2
Paid plans start at $8 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $8 per month, billed annually.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Searchable image archive
The site is built around a search engine of generated images and the prompts behind them, which can be used as a starting point for new prompts.
- 5
Aperture model
Most images on the site were made with Lexica's own Aperture model; a selection from Stable Diffusion 1.5 is also kept and carries a CC0 license.
- 6
Fast and slow generations
Every plan includes a monthly count of fast generations. Pro and Max add slow-queue generations once the fast ones are used, with a daily cap.
- 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 Lexica 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.
Lexica at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $8 per month, billed annually
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Lexica
- Category
- AI Image & Video Generators
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for an image generator with a searchable prompt archive
Lexica sells image generation on its own Aperture model only by subscription, from $8 a month billed yearly. There is no free plan, and images from Starter and Pro are public.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Starter is $8 a month billed yearly, at the edge of the category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | F | The page says images can only be generated by subscribing. |
| Features | C | The prompt archive, the Aperture model, fast and slow generations and uploads. One model only. |
| Ease of use | C | A web generator with fast and slow queues and credits per prompt. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no integrations or apps 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 Lexica is for
- Fits if you browse the archive for prompts to reuse
- Works for individuals who want one model on a low yearly price
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, because generation needs a subscription
- Not for you if your images are private, as Starter and Pro images are public and only Max keeps them private
- Watch out: each prompt uses 4 image credits
- Watch out: the commercial licence depends on team size, from individuals on Starter to 5 or more on Max
Good to know
Good for
- Browsing and searching a large archive of prompts and images
- Solo creators who want a personal commercial license from a low monthly price
- Occasional users who can use credit top-ups instead of a higher plan
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan: the page says images can only be generated by subscribing.
- Images made on Starter and Pro are public and appear in Lexica search; only Max keeps them private.
- The commercial license depends on team size: Starter for individuals, Pro for 2 to 5 people, Max for 5 or more.
- Each prompt submission uses 4 image credits; the pricing page shows the yearly-billed price and offers a switch to monthly billing.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$8
A month to start
Lexica is a paid product, starting at $8 per month, billed annually.
The page says images can only be generated by subscribing.
Starter
$8
per month, billed annually
1,000 fast generations a month, 2 concurrent fast jobs, personal commercial license for an individual creator. Images are public.
Pro
$24
per month, billed annually
3,000 fast generations a month plus slow generations with a daily cap, 3 concurrent jobs, commercial license for teams of 2 to 5. Images are public.
Max
$48
per month, billed annually
7,000 fast generations a month plus capped slow generations, commercial license for teams of 5 or more, and private images.
Read from lexica.art on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
The pricing page labels yearly plans with a 20% saving against monthly billing; the monthly-billed prices are shown behind a toggle.
Stated on lexica.art
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 image generator built around a searchable image archive. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, image generation.
The prompt archive, the Aperture model, fast and slow generations and uploads.
- Searchable image archive
- The site is built around a search engine of generated images and the prompts behind them, which can be used as a starting point for new prompts.
- Aperture model
- Most images on the site were made with Lexica's own Aperture model; a selection from Stable Diffusion 1.5 is also kept and carries a CC0 license.
- Fast and slow generations
- Every plan includes a monthly count of fast generations. Pro and Max add slow-queue generations once the fast ones are used, with a daily cap.
- Image uploads and aspect ratios
- All plans list image uploads and custom aspect ratios, along with early access to new models.
- Extra generations on demand
- Fast generations can be bought for $0.05 each. They do not expire but can only be used while a plan is active.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Lexica is made by Lexica.
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
Lexica'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 $8 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 12 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 10 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. Lexica’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. Lexica 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 Lexica 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 $96 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. Lexica’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
Midjourney, Leonardo.Ai, Ideogram, NightCafe and Playground
The 5 tools Lexica is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 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. Lexica does not.
- 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. Lexica does not.
- Only Ideogram lists an iOS app.
- Ideogram also covers video generation.
- 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. Lexica does not.
- NightCafe also covers templates 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. Lexica does not.
- Only Playground lists an iOS app.
- Playground also covers templates.
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 Lexica free?
No. Lexica is a paid product, starting at $8 per month, billed annually.
How much does Lexica cost?
Lexica lists 3 plans. Starter: $8 per month, billed annually.
What platforms does Lexica work on?
Lexica is available on Web.
Does Lexica offer any discounts?
Lexica publicly lists the following: Save 20% with yearly billing.
Does Lexica have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lexica is listed for Web.
Does Lexica have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lexica is listed for Web.
Is Lexica open source?
Lexica is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Lexica?
Lexica is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Lexica?
The closest alternatives to Lexica in our directory are Midjourney, Leonardo.Ai, Ideogram, NightCafe and Playground.
How does Lexica compare with other AI image and video generators?
Lexica'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 Lexica good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Lexica B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $8 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 12 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Lexica?
To replace Lexica 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 Lexica’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 Lexica's own pages on 12 November 2026. Its pricing page returned little text here, so the grades follow the listing. 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 Lexica. Prices change, so check lexica.art 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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- 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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