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inreel vs Recraft

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

Verdict

inreel is listed under Video AI and Recraft under Image & Visual AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.3 out of 10). Both have 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 inreel if

  • You want a tool built for animating old or family photos.
  • No subscription: pay per video from one-time credit packs starting at $9.99.
  • Simple workflow with no prompt writing: pick an effect and upload one photo.

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 for beginners
inreel
Best for business
Recraft

Features

18 features compared.

  • Effect library
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • One-photo workflow
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Vertical output
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Photo animation and transformations
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Seasonal and greeting templates
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Pay-per-video credits
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Automatic credit refunds
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Private by default
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Purchase without an account
    inreel
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    inreel
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    inreel
    Free trial
    Recraft
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    inreel
    Yes
    Recraft
    Yes
  • Starting price
    inreel
    $0
    Recraft
    $0
  • Plans
    inreel
    4 plans
    Recraft
    4 plans

inreel plans

  • Free credits

    $0/one-time

    10 credits on Google sign-in, enough for one watermarked video

    • 10 credits once per eligible account
    • One video
    • Watermarked output

  • First take

    $9.99/one-time

    120 credits (100 plus 20 bonus) for about 12 videos

    • 120 credits
    • 12 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

  • More possibilities

    $19.99/one-time

    280 credits for about 28 videos

    • 280 credits
    • 28 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

  • Keep creating

    $29.99/one-time

    480 credits for about 48 videos

    • 480 credits
    • 48 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

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 November 2026.

inreel
7.3overall
Recraft
8.3overall

  • Ease of Use

    inreel
    8.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Effect Variety

    inreel
    7.8
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Output Quality & Length

    inreel
    6.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Pricing Clarity

    inreel
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Control & Customization

    inreel
    5.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    inreel
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    inreel
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    inreel
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    inreel
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

  • Value for Money

    inreel
    Not rated
    Recraft
    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

inreel

Pros

  • No subscription: pay per video from one-time credit packs starting at $9.99
  • Simple workflow with no prompt writing: pick an effect and upload one photo
  • Large library of about 97 effects, including seasonal and greeting templates
  • Failed generations return credits automatically
  • Videos are private by default and publishing is optional
  • Clear 7-day refund path if a paid result does not look like the person

Cons

  • Output is limited to 720p vertical 9:16 clips of 6 to 10 seconds
  • One video at a time; batch generation and in-app editing are not available
  • Free use is one watermarked video, and only with Google sign-in
  • Works best with one clear adult face; group, child and screenshot photos are not supported
  • Web only, with no mobile app or API
  • Operator and underlying AI video model are not named

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

Integrations

inreel

No integrations listed.

Recraft

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

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is inreel better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. inreel is built for animating old or family photos. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between inreel and Recraft?

inreel: Turn one photo into a short vertical video with ready-made effects. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does inreel or Recraft have a free plan?

Yes, both do. inreel is free trial and Recraft is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, inreel or Recraft?

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