Best AI tools: Illustrations & in-app art
Empty states, onboarding art, hero art. Ranked on quality and fit. Last reviewed 2026-10-14.
#1Recraft
Why: Consistent custom styles across sets.
Best for: A coherent illustration style
Pricing: Free 50 credits/day (public, non-commercial); paid from ~$10–12/mo (check current pricing)
SVG export: YesCode export: UnverifiedFigma export: UnverifiedAPI: YesCommercial use on free tier: NoFree tier: Yes
Checked 2026-10-14: [1]
#2Midjourney
Why: Highest aesthetic quality.
Best for: Striking one-off visuals
Pricing: Basic $10/mo, Standard $30, Pro $60, Mega $120 (20% off yearly); no free trial
SVG export: NoCode export: UnverifiedFigma export: UnverifiedAPI: UnverifiedCommercial use on free tier: UnverifiedFree tier: No
Checked 2026-10-14: [1]
#3Leonardo.ai
Why: Style control, game-art friendly.
Best for: Game and stylized art
Pricing: Free tier available (check current pricing)
SVG export: UnverifiedCode export: UnverifiedFigma export: UnverifiedAPI: UnverifiedCommercial use on free tier: UnverifiedFree tier: Yes
#4Freepik AI
Why: Multiple models plus a stock library in one place.
Best for: Mixing AI and stock
Pricing: Free tier available (check current pricing)
SVG export: UnverifiedCode export: UnverifiedFigma export: UnverifiedAPI: UnverifiedCommercial use on free tier: UnverifiedFree tier: Yes