AI tools for designers with an API in 2026
20 AI tools for designers on Finder Atlas offer an API. In 2026 the top of the list is Adobe Firefly, Ideogram and Murf AI, ranked by reviews from people who use them.
Image generation, editing, layouts, brand assets and concept art.
Across Image & Visual AI (12), Coding AI (4), 3D AI (3) and Audio & Speech AI (1).
The list
- 1
Generate images, video, audio and vectors with Adobe models and partner models
Free plan, paid from $9.99/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
- 2
AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
- 3
Studio-quality AI voiceovers and text-to-speech API for creators, teams and voice agents
Free plan, paid from $29/month · Web, API · API
- 4
Luma Dream Machine
Free trialGenerate and edit video and images from text or images with Luma's Ray models
From $30/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
- 5
Leonardo AI
FreemiumAI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor
Free plan, paid from $12/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
- 6
Runway
FreemiumAI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
Free plan, paid from $15/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
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v0 by Vercel
FreemiumDescribe an app in plain language and get a working Next.js project to deploy
Free plan, paid from $30/user/mo · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
- 8
Krea
FreemiumGenerate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace
Free plan, paid from $9/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
- 9
Recraft
FreemiumAI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export
Free plan, paid from $12/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
- 10
Image and video generation models with a pay-per-use API and open weights
From $0.008/image · Web, API · API
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FLORA
FreemiumInfinite AI canvas that puts image, video and text models in one creative workspace
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, API · API
- 14
Google Stitch
FreeTurn text prompts and images into app UI designs and front-end code
Free · Web, API · API
- 15
Hyper3D Rodin
FreemiumGenerate production-ready 3D models from text or images with an AI 3D generator
Free plan, paid from $30/month · Web, API · API
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Vivify
FreemiumAI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators
Free plan, paid from $12/month · Web, Windows, macOS · API
- 19
Artgen
FreemiumBrowser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects
Free plan, paid from $10/month · Web, Chrome Extension, API · API
- 20
Dzine
FreemiumAI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control
Free plan, paid from $8.99/month · Web, API · API
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI tool for designers?
Adobe Firefly tops this list. Generate images, video, audio and vectors with Adobe models and partner models. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $9.99/month).
Which AI tools for designers are free?
Adobe Firefly, Ideogram, Murf AI, Leonardo AI and Runway have a free plan, among 29 in total.
Which AI tools for designers have an API?
Adobe Firefly, Ideogram, Murf AI, Luma Dream Machine and Leonardo AI offer an API, among 20 in total.
How is this list ranked?
Tools with reviews on Finder Atlas come first, by rating. Then listings claimed by their makers, then listings checked by our editors, then Finder Atlas's own 0 to 10 editorial score. Nothing on the list is paid placement.
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