PureMIDI vs Recraft

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

Verdict

PureMIDI is listed under Audio & Speech 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 PureMIDI if

  • You want a tool built for turning a hummed or played melody, a recorded riff or a PDF score into editable MIDI for a DAW or notation program.
  • Pay-per-use credit packs with no subscription, starting at $4.99 for 30 credits.
  • Failed conversions are not charged.

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
PureMIDI
Best for business
Recraft

Features

17 features compared.

  • Audio to MIDI
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Free preview
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Sheet music to MIDI (Beta)
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Browser MIDI editor
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Video and YouTube workflows
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Format-specific tools
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • DAW and notation compatibility
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Pay-per-success credits
    PureMIDI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    PureMIDI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

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

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

PureMIDI plans

  • Free account

    $0

    Free previews and a small starter credit gift

    • Audio preview up to 30 seconds
    • First-page preview of PDF scores
    • 2 gift credits for eligible new accounts valid 14 days
  • Starter

    Most popular

    $4.99/one-time

    30 credits, the pack the site marks as recommended

    • 30 credits
    • About 30 single-melody conversions
    • About 7 PDF or image score conversions
    • About 2 to 5 full songs
  • Standard

    $9.99/one-time

    100 credits

    • 100 credits
    • About 100 single-melody conversions
    • About 25 score conversions
    • About 6 to 16 full songs
  • Pro

    $19.99/one-time

    300 credits

    • 300 credits
    • About 300 single-melody conversions
    • About 75 score conversions
    • About 20 to 50 full songs

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 October 2026.

PureMIDI
7.3overall
Recraft
8.3overall

PureMIDI leads in 0 categories and Recraft in 0, with 1 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    PureMIDI
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated
  • Feature Depth

    PureMIDI
    7.5
    Recraft
    Not rated
  • Value for Money

    Tied
    PureMIDI
    7.5
    Recraft
    7.5
  • Performance & Speed

    PureMIDI
    7.0
    Recraft
    Not rated
  • Documentation & Support

    PureMIDI
    6.5
    Recraft
    Not rated
  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    PureMIDI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8
  • Brand Style Consistency

    PureMIDI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7
  • Editing Toolset

    PureMIDI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5
  • Integrations & API

    PureMIDI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

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

PureMIDI

Pros

  • Pay-per-use credit packs with no subscription, starting at $4.99 for 30 credits
  • Failed conversions are not charged
  • Free previews let users check quality before spending credits
  • Covers audio, video, sheet music and existing MIDI in one workspace, with MusicXML export
  • In-browser multi-track editor with piano-roll, notation and guitar TAB views
  • States a clear retention policy (successful uploads deleted within 3 days)

Cons

  • No named legal entity, address or founding date on the site
  • No public API and no native app
  • Paid charges are non-refundable except where required by law
  • Sheet-music, PDF and drum conversion are labeled Beta, and AI Music generation and Text to MIDI are only waitlisted
  • 25 MB upload limit and full-song conversions cost 6 to 15 credits each

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

Integrations

PureMIDI

No integrations listed.

Recraft

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

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is PureMIDI better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. PureMIDI is built for turning a hummed or played melody, a recorded riff or a PDF score into editable MIDI for a DAW or notation program. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between PureMIDI and Recraft?

PureMIDI: Convert audio and sheet music to editable MIDI, then refine it in your browser. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does PureMIDI or Recraft have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, PureMIDI or Recraft?

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