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Motionelo vs Recraft

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

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Motionelo

Generate short AI videos from text or images across several video models

5.0(1 review)Free trial
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Verdict

Motionelo is listed under Video AI and Recraft under Image & Visual AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.4 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 Motionelo if

  • You want a tool built for short text-to-video and image-to-video clips, comparing several video models, animating product photos.
  • Several current video model families in one interface.
  • Shows the exact credit price before each 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.
Best for beginners
Motionelo
Best for business
Recraft

Features

18 features compared.

  • Text to video
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Image to video
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Multiple models
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Exact price preview
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Model-specific controls
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Prompt optimizer
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Prompt library
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Private by default
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Video effects templates
    Motionelo
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    Motionelo
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

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

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

Motionelo plans

  • Free signup credits

    $0/one-time

    20 credits on registration.

    • 20 credits
    • Enough for one MiniMax H3 768p 5s clip with audio
    • All models

  • Mini Credit Pack

    $9/one-time

    48 non-expiring credits.

    • 48 credits
    • About 4 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
    • Credits never expire

  • Creator Credit Pack

    Most popular

    $29/one-time

    168 non-expiring credits.

    • 168 credits
    • About 14 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
    • Credits never expire

  • Studio Credit Pack

    $79/one-time

    504 non-expiring credits.

    • 504 credits
    • About 42 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
    • Credits never expire

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.

Motionelo
7.4overall
Recraft
8.3overall

  • Model Variety

    Motionelo
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Output Quality

    Motionelo
    7.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Motionelo
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Pricing Clarity

    Motionelo
    7.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Transparency

    Motionelo
    6.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Motionelo
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Motionelo
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    Motionelo
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    Motionelo
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

  • Value for Money

    Motionelo
    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

Motionelo

Pros

  • Several current video model families in one interface
  • Shows the exact credit price before each generation
  • Credit packs that never expire, from $9
  • Private by default with no public galleries
  • Clear independence disclaimer about model providers

Cons

  • Only 20 one-time free credits, no permanent free tier
  • Media is deleted after 30 days
  • Operating company and location are not disclosed, and the terms have no refund policy for purchases
  • Subscription prices are not visible without scripts
  • No API or mobile app

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

Integrations

Motionelo

No integrations listed.

Recraft

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

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motionelo better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. Motionelo is built for short text-to-video and image-to-video clips, comparing several video models, animating product photos. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between Motionelo and Recraft?

Motionelo: Generate short AI videos from text or images across several video models. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Motionelo is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Motionelo or Recraft have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Motionelo or Recraft?

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