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Clipkai vs Recraft

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Clipkai and Recraft are both Image & Visual AI tools. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.1 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Recraft has a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension and offers an API.

Best overall

Recraft

  • Graphic designers
  • Illustrators
  • Marketers
  • Brand and design teams

Choose Clipkai if

  • You want a tool built for trying several AI video models from one account without separate subscriptions, and occasional pay-per-use clips.
  • Six video models (Seedance, Kling, Wan, Veo, MiniMax) behind one account and credit balance.
  • No subscription or auto-renewal; packs start at $9.90.

Choose Recraft if

  • You want a tool built for vector graphics and icons.
  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free.
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand.
Best value
Recraft
Best for beginners
Clipkai
Best for business
Recraft

Features

17 features compared.

  • Multi-model video generation
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Image-to-video
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Image generation
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Photo filters and editors
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Free utility tools
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Pay-per-result credits
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Cost shown up front
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Commercial use
    Clipkai
    Available
    Recraft
    Limited
  • Raster and vector generation
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    Clipkai
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Limited means partial support or a paid add-on.

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Clipkai
    Paid
    Recraft
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Clipkai
    No
    Recraft
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Clipkai
    $9.90
    Recraft
    $0
  • Plans
    Clipkai
    3 plans
    Recraft
    4 plans

Clipkai plans

  • Starter

    $9.90/one-time

    Smallest credit pack

    • 1,200 credits
    • All video and image models
    • Photo tools
    • Commercial use
    • Credits valid one year

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $29.90/one-time

    Mid-size credit pack with a better rate

    • 4,000 credits
    • About 10% more credits per dollar
    • All video and image models
    • Commercial use

  • Ultimate

    $69.90/one-time

    Largest credit pack with the best rate

    • 10,000 credits
    • About 18% more credits per dollar
    • All video and image models
    • Commercial use

Recraft plans

  • Free

    $0

    Daily credits to try image and vector generation; images are public

    • Daily credit allowance
    • Vector generation and Vector Editor
    • Up to 2 images per prompt
    • 3 image uploads per day
    • Public images with no commercial license

  • Basic

    $12/month

    1,000 credits per month for individuals; $10 per month billed annually

    • 1,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Credit top-ups
    • No video generation

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Starts at 2,000 credits per month for $20; larger tiers up to 16,000 credits at $160

    • 2,000 to 16,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Video generation
    • Credit top-ups

  • Teams

    $22/user/mo

    Shared workspace, minimum 2 seats; starts at 2,000 credits per seat per month

    • Shared custom styles
    • Centralized account management
    • SSO
    • Priority support
    • Video generation
    • Credits not shared between members

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Clipkai
7.1overall
Recraft
8.3overall

Clipkai leads in 0 categories and Recraft in 1.

  • Ease of Use

    Clipkai
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Clipkai
    7.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Recraft leads by 0.5
    Clipkai
    7.0
    Recraft
    7.5

  • Performance & Speed

    Clipkai
    7.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Clipkai
    6.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Clipkai
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Clipkai
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    Clipkai
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    Clipkai
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Clipkai

Pros

  • Six video models (Seedance, Kling, Wan, Veo, MiniMax) behind one account and credit balance
  • No subscription or auto-renewal; packs start at $9.90
  • Failed generations are refunded automatically
  • Honest disclosure that it is an independent service and not affiliated with the model makers
  • Cost is shown before each generation

Cons

  • Operator is an unnamed team with no stated legal entity, address or location, and the site launched in October 2026
  • No API, no mobile app, and web only
  • Credits expire after one year and prices per video vary widely by model, so cost is hard to compare in advance
  • No free signup credits are mentioned, so trying a premium model requires buying a pack

Recraft

Pros

  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand
  • Single workspace for generation, vector editing, upscaling, background removal and mockups
  • Gives access to external models such as Flux, GPT Image, Imagen and Nano Banana
  • Paid plans include private images and full commercial rights
  • Apps for iOS and Android, Figma and other plugins, and a public API and MCP server

Cons

  • Free plan images are public and not licensed for commercial use
  • Monthly credits expire each cycle, and costs per image vary by model (for example 2 credits for V4.1 and 10 for V4.1 Pro)
  • Video generation is not available on Free or Basic plans
  • Plan prices depend on credit tier, so cost rises quickly for heavy use

Platforms

  • Web
    Clipkai
    Supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Windows
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Android
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • API
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Clipkai
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Supported

Integrations

Clipkai

No integrations listed.

Recraft

5 integrations
  • Figma
  • Framer
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Claude (MCP connector)

Company

  • Company
    Clipkai
    Not listed
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
  • Founded
    Clipkai
    Not listed
    Recraft
    2022
  • Headquarters
    Clipkai
    Not listed
    Recraft
    London, UK
  • Listing
    Clipkai
    Not claimed
    Recraft
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Clipkai better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. Clipkai is built for trying several AI video models from one account without separate subscriptions, and occasional pay-per-use clips. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between Clipkai and Recraft?

Clipkai: Generate AI video and edit photos across many models with one credit balance. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does Clipkai or Recraft have a free plan?

Recraft has a free plan or trial; Clipkai is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Clipkai or Recraft?

Clipkai starts at $9.90 and Recraft starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.