# Artgen vs Krea

> Artgen: Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects
> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace

- Artgen profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/artgen-image-to-pixel-art
- Krea profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/artgen-image-to-pixel-art-vs-krea
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Artgen and Krea are both Image & Visual AI tools. Krea scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by pricing clarity. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Artgen is available on Chrome Extension. Only Krea is available on iOS.

### Choose Artgen if

- You want a tool built for turning photos into pixel art or ASCII art for free, quick AI illustrations in named art styles, repeatable image effects.
- Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits.
- Credits never expire and roll over between months.

### Choose Krea if

- You want a tool built for Real-time visual ideation.
- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models.
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account.

## Pricing

| | Artgen | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Artgen | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image to pixel art | Yes | Not listed |
| Image to ASCII | Yes | Not listed |
| Fixed print effects | Yes | Not listed |
| AI image generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editing tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Video and audio tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Chrome extension | Yes | Not listed |
| API | Yes | Not listed |
| Credit transparency | Yes | Not listed |
| Real-time generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model image and video generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Upscaler and enhancer | Not listed | Yes |
| Image editor | Not listed | Yes |
| LoRA training | Not listed | Yes |
| Krea Nodes and App Builder | Not listed | Yes |
| 3D and lip sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Plugins and API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Artgen | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |

## Artgen strengths

- Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits
- Credits never expire and roll over between months
- Wide catalog of 51 tools covering images, editing, video and audio
- Chrome extension and documented API alongside the web app
- Credit cost is shown before each AI run

## Artgen limitations

- The site does not name the company or team behind it
- Even the free effects require sign-in
- Pixel art output is a single opaque 512 px-max PNG with no transparency or sprite sheets
- Individual credit pack prices were not visible on the pricing page
- Some video and audio features appear to be limited or still rolling out

## Krea strengths

- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account
- Real-time generation and upscaling up to 22K
- LoRA training and node-based workflows for repeatable pipelines
- Plugins for Photoshop, Adobe video tools, DaVinci Resolve and Blender, plus an API

## Krea limitations

- Compute units run out at different rates per model, so costs for video and premium models are hard to predict
- Basic, Pro and Max units do not roll over
- Commercial license is not included on the Free plan
- No official Android app was found

## FAQ

**Is Artgen better than Krea?**

It depends on your workflow. Artgen is built for turning photos into pixel art or ASCII art for free, quick AI illustrations in named art styles, repeatable image effects. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation.

**What are the key feature differences between Artgen and Krea?**

Artgen: Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects. Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace.

**Does Artgen or Krea have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Artgen is freemium and Krea is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Artgen or Krea?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.