Cyanvid vs Ideogram

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

Cyanvid logo

Cyanvid

Credit-based AI video studio for text-to-video and image-to-video across seven models

Freemium
Ideogram logo

Ideogram

AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text

4.0(1 review)Freemium

Verdict

Cyanvid is listed under Video AI and Ideogram under Image & Visual AI. Ideogram scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.6 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Ideogram is available on iOS and offers an API.

Best overall

Ideogram

  • Graphic designers
  • Marketers
  • Small business owners
  • Print-on-demand sellers

Choose Cyanvid if

  • You want a tool built for short vertical clips for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
  • Seven video models from several providers in one account, including Veo 3.1 and Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro.
  • Exact credit quote shown before each generation.

Choose Ideogram if

  • You want a tool built for posters and logos with text.
  • Designed for images that contain text, such as posters, logos and packaging.
  • Editing tools including Canvas, Magic Fill, Extend, upscale and background removal.
Best for beginners
Cyanvid
Best for business
Ideogram

Features

18 features compared.

  • Text to video
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Image to video
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Seven video models
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Text to image
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Upfront credit quote
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Vertical framing
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Prompt builder and templates
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Failed-job refunds
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Watermark-free private downloads
    Cyanvid
    Available
    Ideogram
    Not available
  • Text rendering
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Ideogram 4.5 model
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Canvas, Magic Fill and Extend
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Batch Generation
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Custom Models
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Background Remover and Upscale
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Private generation
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Ideogram MCP
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available
  • Public API
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    Ideogram
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Cyanvid
    Freemium
    Ideogram
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Cyanvid
    Yes
    Ideogram
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Cyanvid
    $0
    Ideogram
    $0
  • Plans
    Cyanvid
    3 plans
    Ideogram
    5 plans

Cyanvid plans

  • Free

    $0

    8 welcome credits after sign-up, enough for up to 4 entry-model clips.

    • 8 welcome credits
    • Up to 4 Wan 2.2 videos
    • 720p MP4 downloads
    • No watermark
    • Private results
  • Max

    $9.90/month

    100 credits per month, up to about 50 entry-model clips.

    • 100 credits/month
    • Up to 50 Wan 2.2 videos
    • Failed generations refunded
    • No watermark
  • Pro

    $29.90/month

    400 credits per month, up to about 200 entry-model clips.

    • 400 credits/month
    • Up to 200 Wan 2.2 videos
    • Failed generations refunded
    • No watermark

Ideogram plans

  • Free

    $0

    30 credits per week; Google, Apple or Microsoft sign-in only

    • 30 weekly credits
    • Public generations only
  • Plus

    $20/month

    2,400 credits per month; $15 per month billed yearly ($180)

    • 2,400 monthly credits
    • Private generation
    • Quality export
  • Pro

    $60/month

    7,500 credits per month; $42 per month billed yearly ($504)

    • 7,500 monthly credits
    • Everything in Plus
    • Batch Generation
    • Larger generation queue
  • Team

    $30/user/mo

    3,600 credits per user; minimum 2 users; $20 per user per month billed yearly

    • 3,600 credits per user
    • Central billing and administration
    • Credits assigned per member
  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Allowances and features set by agreement

    • Custom credits
    • Organization agreement
    • Prepaid shared balance option

Our ratings

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

Cyanvid
7.6overall
Ideogram
8.3overall
  • Video Quality

    Cyanvid
    7.5
    Ideogram
    Not rated
  • Model Variety

    Cyanvid
    8.0
    Ideogram
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    Cyanvid
    8.0
    Ideogram
    Not rated
  • Pricing Clarity

    Cyanvid
    8.5
    Ideogram
    Not rated
  • Feature Depth

    Cyanvid
    6.0
    Ideogram
    Not rated
  • Typography & In-Image Text

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    Ideogram
    9.2
  • Graphic Design Layout

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    Ideogram
    8.7
  • Photorealism

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    Ideogram
    8.3
  • Editing Tools

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    Ideogram
    8.0
  • Value for Money

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    Ideogram
    7.5

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

Cyanvid

Pros

  • Seven video models from several providers in one account, including Veo 3.1 and Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro
  • Exact credit quote shown before each generation
  • Low entry price: $9.90 per month for 100 credits
  • No watermark on any plan, including the free tier
  • Credits are refunded automatically on failed generations

Cons

  • Credits expire monthly and do not roll over
  • Premium models are expensive in credits: a 50-credit Seedance 2.5 clip uses half of the Max plan's monthly allowance
  • No built-in editor, captions, face swap, lip sync or audio-to-video
  • Clips are limited to 5 or 6 seconds and mostly 720p
  • Legal entity and location are not disclosed, and the domain was registered in October 2026

Ideogram

Pros

  • Designed for images that contain text, such as posters, logos and packaging
  • Editing tools including Canvas, Magic Fill, Extend, upscale and background removal
  • Public API, MCP integration and iOS app
  • Ideogram 4.0 is an open-weight model
  • Team plan with central billing and per-member credits

Cons

  • Free plan gives 30 credits per week and all generations are public
  • Private generation requires a paid plan starting at $20 per month
  • Email-and-password free accounts receive no credits
  • Unused credits do not roll over, and edits and upscales need credits even after the slower queue starts
  • Some App Store reviewers report hallucinated or repeated errors despite precise prompts

Platforms

  • Web
    Cyanvid
    Supported
    Ideogram
    Supported
  • Windows
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Supported
  • Android
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Not supported
  • API
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Cyanvid
    Not supported
    Ideogram
    Not supported

Company

  • Company
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    Ideogram
    Ideogram AI Inc.
  • Founded
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    Ideogram
    2023
  • Headquarters
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    Ideogram
    Toronto, Canada
  • Listing
    Cyanvid
    Not claimed
    Ideogram
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Cyanvid better than Ideogram?

It depends on your workflow. Cyanvid is built for short vertical clips for TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Ideogram is built for posters and logos with text.

What are the key feature differences between Cyanvid and Ideogram?

Cyanvid: Credit-based AI video studio for text-to-video and image-to-video across seven models. Ideogram: AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text. Ideogram is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Cyanvid or Ideogram have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Cyanvid is freemium and Ideogram is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Cyanvid or Ideogram?

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