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Recraft V4

AI images built for designers

By Recraft AI

8.5
out of 10
● Last verified: April 1, 2026

Our verdict

Recraft V4 is our top choice for brand design assets. The style consistency, text rendering, and vector output capabilities make it ideal for marketing materials, social graphics, and brand collateral. For photorealistic product images, Flux still edges it out, but for design-forward assets, Recraft produces more polished results with less prompt engineering. The 50 free daily generations are generous for exploration.

Ratings

Quality
9/10
Speed
8/10
Value
8.5/10
Ease of Use
8.5/10
Consistency
8.5/10

Features

Max Resolution 4K
Text to Video ✗
Image to Video ✗
Native Audio ✗
API Available ✓
Open Source ✗
Commercial License ✓

Pricing

Free Tier 50 free generations daily
Starting Price $25/month
Pro Tier $60/month
Pricing Model subscription

Topped ELO rankings for AI image quality. Strong at design assets and brand materials.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • ✓ Highest ELO ranking for image quality
  • ✓ Excellent for design and brand assets
  • ✓ Strong text rendering
  • ✓ Style consistency via brand kits
  • ✓ Vector output for logos and icons
  • ✓ 50 free generations daily

Cons

  • ✗ Image only (no video)
  • ✗ Less artistic freedom than Midjourney
  • ✗ Newer tool with smaller community
  • ✗ Enterprise pricing not publicly listed

How we use Recraft at Apostle

Brand design assets, social media graphics, marketing collateral, logo concepts, icon sets.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Recraft free?▾
Yes, Recraft offers a free tier: 50 free generations daily.
Does Recraft have an API?▾
Yes, Recraft offers API access.
What is the maximum video length for Recraft?▾
Recraft does not generate video (it is an image generation tool).

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