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Ideogram vs StickersMaker

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

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Ideogram

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

4.0(1 review)Freemium
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Verdict

Ideogram and StickersMaker are both Image & Visual AI tools. Ideogram scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.4 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 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 StickersMaker if

  • You want a tool built for personal animated reaction stickers made from a selfie.
  • Pay-as-you-go credit packs with no subscription, starting at $5.
  • Credits do not expire and failed generations are refunded.
Best for beginners
Ideogram
Best for business
Ideogram

Features

19 features compared.

  • Text rendering
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Ideogram 4.5 model
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Canvas, Magic Fill and Extend
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Batch Generation
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Custom Models
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Background Remover and Upscale
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Private generation
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Ideogram MCP
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Public API
    Ideogram
    Available
    StickersMaker
    Not available
  • Photo to character
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Animated reactions
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Transparent backgrounds
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • WhatsApp export
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • WeChat export
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Telegram export
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Discord export
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Sticker checker
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Automatic refunds
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available
  • Multilingual site
    Ideogram
    Not available
    StickersMaker
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Ideogram
    Freemium
    StickersMaker
    Free trial
  • Free plan
    Ideogram
    Yes
    StickersMaker
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Ideogram
    $0
    StickersMaker
    $0
  • Plans
    Ideogram
    5 plans
    StickersMaker
    4 plans

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

StickersMaker plans

  • Free gift

    $0/one-time

    20 credits after email verification, enough for 2 stickers.

    • 20 credits
    • 2 stickers
    • All output formats

  • Small pack

    $5/one-time

    50 credits, about 5 stickers.

    • 50 credits
    • 5 stickers
    • Credits do not expire

  • Medium pack

    $15/one-time

    180 credits, about 18 stickers.

    • 180 credits
    • 18 stickers
    • Credits do not expire

  • Large pack

    $30/one-time

    400 credits, about 40 stickers.

    • 400 credits
    • 40 stickers
    • Credits do not expire

Our ratings

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

Ideogram
8.3overall
StickersMaker
7.4overall

  • Typography & In-Image Text

    Ideogram
    9.2
    StickersMaker
    Not rated

  • Graphic Design Layout

    Ideogram
    8.7
    StickersMaker
    Not rated

  • Photorealism

    Ideogram
    8.3
    StickersMaker
    Not rated

  • Editing Tools

    Ideogram
    8.0
    StickersMaker
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Ideogram
    7.5
    StickersMaker
    Not rated

  • Output Quality

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    StickersMaker
    7.0

  • Platform Format Support

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    StickersMaker
    8.0

  • Ease of Use

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    StickersMaker
    8.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    StickersMaker
    8.5

  • Transparency

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    StickersMaker
    5.5

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

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

StickersMaker

Pros

  • Pay-as-you-go credit packs with no subscription, starting at $5
  • Credits do not expire and failed generations are refunded
  • Exports match each platform's format and size rules for WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram and Discord
  • Reusable saved character, so later reactions do not need a new photo
  • Clear help pages that state limits and what the site does not do

Cons

  • No one-click import into WhatsApp or WeChat, and phone import workflows are not verified by the site
  • Only 2 stickers are covered by the free credits, less than a minimum WhatsApp pack of 3
  • Trying another photo requires a new paid task
  • Operator and underlying AI providers are not named on the site
  • Web only, with no mobile app or API

Platforms

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

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideogram better than StickersMaker?

It depends on your workflow. Ideogram is built for posters and logos with text. StickersMaker is built for personal animated reaction stickers made from a selfie.

What are the key feature differences between Ideogram and StickersMaker?

Ideogram: AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text. StickersMaker: Turn one photo into a cartoon character and animated stickers for chat apps. Ideogram is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Ideogram or StickersMaker have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Ideogram or StickersMaker?

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