# Ideogram vs Krea

> Ideogram: AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text
> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace

- Ideogram profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/ideogram
- Krea profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/krea
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/ideogram-vs-krea
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Ideogram and Krea are both Image & Visual AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial.

### 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.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Ideogram | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text rendering | Yes | Not listed |
| Ideogram 4.5 model | Yes | Not listed |
| Canvas, Magic Fill and Extend | Yes | Not listed |
| Batch Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Models | Yes | Not listed |
| Background Remover and Upscale | Yes | Not listed |
| Private generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Ideogram MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Public API | 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 | Ideogram | Krea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Ideogram strengths

- 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

## Ideogram limitations

- 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

## 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 Ideogram better than Krea?**

It depends on your workflow. Ideogram is built for posters and logos with text. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation.

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

Ideogram: AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text. Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace. Ideogram is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

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

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

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

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