# Moonvalley vs Recraft

> Moonvalley: Commercially safe AI video generation for filmmakers, trained only on licensed footage
> Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export

- Moonvalley profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/moonvalley
- Recraft profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/recraft
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/moonvalley-vs-recraft
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Moonvalley is listed under Video AI and Recraft under Image & Visual AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.5 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Recraft has a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension and offers an API.

### Choose Moonvalley if

- You want a tool built for Pre-visualization, concept shots and campaign visuals where licensed training data and camera or motion control matter.
- Training only on licensed footage reduces copyright risk for commercial work.
- Directorial controls such as camera control, motion transfer and trajectory drawing go beyond prompt-only generation.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Moonvalley | Recraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $14.99 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Moonvalley | Recraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Motion Transfer | Yes | Not listed |
| Trajectory Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Keyframing | Yes | Not listed |
| Reference Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Pose Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Shot Extension | Yes | Not listed |
| Licensed Training Data | Yes | Not listed |
| Raster and vector generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom styles | Not listed | Yes |
| Color palettes | Not listed | Yes |
| Vector Editor and canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Image tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Mockups | Not listed | Yes |
| Agentic chat and Design Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| External models | Not listed | Yes |
| Video generation | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Moonvalley | Recraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## Moonvalley strengths

- Training only on licensed footage reduces copyright risk for commercial work.
- Directorial controls such as camera control, motion transfer and trajectory drawing go beyond prompt-only generation.
- Flat 10-credit cost per generation makes usage easy to predict.
- Available through ComfyUI and fal.ai for pipeline users.
- Entry plan at $14.99 per month includes 1080p output.

## Moonvalley limitations

- No free plan or trial, so users must pay before testing.
- Credits expire each billing cycle, and the Standard plan covers only about 10 videos per month.
- Public API is waitlist-only, and no mobile apps exist.

## Recraft strengths

- 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

## Recraft limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**Is Moonvalley better than Recraft?**

It depends on your workflow. Moonvalley is built for Pre-visualization, concept shots and campaign visuals where licensed training data and camera or motion control matter. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

**What are the key feature differences between Moonvalley and Recraft?**

Moonvalley: Commercially safe AI video generation for filmmakers, trained only on licensed footage. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

**Does Moonvalley or Recraft have a free plan?**

Recraft has a free plan or trial; Moonvalley is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Moonvalley or Recraft?**

Moonvalley starts at $14.99 and Recraft starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.