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Ideogram vs Vellm

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 is listed under Image & Visual AI and Vellm under Video AI. Ideogram scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Ideogram has 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 Vellm if

  • You want a tool built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation.
  • Failed generations return the credits they used.
Best value
Ideogram
Best for beginners
Vellm
Best for business
Ideogram

Features

17 features compared.

  • Text rendering
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Ideogram 4.5 model
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Canvas, Magic Fill and Extend
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Batch Generation
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Custom Models
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Background Remover and Upscale
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Private generation
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Ideogram MCP
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Public API
    Ideogram
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Trend templates
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Remake a trending video
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Create studio
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Pet and people photos
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Credit-based pricing
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Optional sound
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Guest checkout
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Seedance 2.5 generation
    Ideogram
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Ideogram
    Freemium
    Vellm
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Ideogram
    Yes
    Vellm
    No
  • Starting price
    Ideogram
    $0
    Vellm
    $4.49
  • Plans
    Ideogram
    5 plans
    Vellm
    6 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

Vellm plans

  • Single video

    $4.49/one-time

    One 50-credit video.

    • 50 credits
    • Credits do not expire

  • Try one

    $7.99/one-time

    100 credits, one 100-credit video or two 50-credit videos.

    • 100 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Make a few

    Most popular

    $21.99/one-time

    300 credits.

    • 300 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Keep creating

    $39.99/one-time

    600 credits.

    • 600 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Monthly

    $20.99/month

    350 credits each month.

    • 350 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

  • Creator

    $41.99/month

    700 credits each month.

    • 700 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

Our ratings

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

Ideogram
8.3overall
Vellm
7.8overall

Ideogram leads in 1 category and Vellm in 0.

  • Typography & In-Image Text

    Ideogram
    9.2
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Graphic Design Layout

    Ideogram
    8.7
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Photorealism

    Ideogram
    8.3
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Editing Tools

    Ideogram
    8.0
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Ideogram leads by 1.0
    Ideogram
    7.5
    Vellm
    6.5

  • Video Quality

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    Vellm
    7.5

  • Ease of Use

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.5

  • Template Variety

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    Ideogram
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.5

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

Vellm

Pros

  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation
  • Failed generations return the credits they used
  • One-time packs with non-expiring credits and no account needed
  • Clear disclosure of the underlying model and operator
  • Large template library, with 119 templates listed in its llms.txt file

Cons

  • No free tier or free trial
  • Single 50-credit video costs $4.49, which adds up for frequent use
  • Original trending sound is not licensed for public posts
  • Some template covers are AI illustrations, so results can differ from previews

Platforms

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

Company

  • Company
    Ideogram
    Ideogram AI Inc.
    Vellm
    Oakrelay Labs LLC
  • Founded
    Ideogram
    2023
    Vellm
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Ideogram
    Toronto, Canada
    Vellm
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Ideogram
    Claimed
    Vellm
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideogram better than Vellm?

It depends on your workflow. Ideogram is built for posters and logos with text. Vellm is built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.

What are the key feature differences between Ideogram and Vellm?

Ideogram: AI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text. Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates. Ideogram is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Ideogram or Vellm have a free plan?

Ideogram has a free plan or trial; Vellm is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Ideogram or Vellm?

Ideogram starts at $0 and Vellm starts at $4.49. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.