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Quadratic vs Recraft

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

Verdict

Quadratic is listed under Productivity and Recraft under Image & Visual AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 8.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension.

Best overall

Recraft

  • Graphic designers
  • Illustrators
  • Marketers
  • Brand and design teams

Choose Quadratic if

  • You want a tool built for analysing database data in a spreadsheet, working with very large CSV or Parquet files, mixing Python or SQL with formulas.
  • Every AI result is saved as visible Python, SQL or formula code that can be inspected and edited.
  • Native Python, SQL and JavaScript cells sit alongside formulas in one grid.

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
Quadratic
Best for business
Quadratic

Features

18 features compared.

  • AI Analysis
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Multi-Language Code Cells
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Live Data Connections
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Big Data Handling
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • PDF Data Extraction
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Charts
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Scheduled Tasks
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • MCP and API
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Collaboration and Sharing
    Quadratic
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    Quadratic
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

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

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

Quadratic plans

  • Free

    $0

    Personal use with restricted AI access

    • Restricted AI access
    • restricted sharing
    • files and connections
    • basic support

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $18/user/mo (billed annually)

    Individuals and teams needing more AI and connections

    • $20 in AI credits per month
    • additional models
    • extra privacy controls
    • unlimited sharing
    • files and connections

  • Business

    $36/user/mo (billed annually)

    Teams needing higher AI capacity

    • Everything in Pro
    • $40 in AI credits per month
    • on-demand credit purchases

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Organisations with security and deployment requirements

    • Single sign-on
    • self-hosting option
    • dedicated support
    • custom AI allotment

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.

Quadratic
8.1overall
Recraft
8.3overall

Quadratic leads in 1 category and Recraft in 0.

  • Ease of Use

    Quadratic
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Quadratic
    8.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Quadratic leads by 0.3
    Quadratic
    7.8
    Recraft
    7.5

  • Performance & Speed

    Quadratic
    8.2
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Quadratic
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Quadratic
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Quadratic
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    Quadratic
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    Quadratic
    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

Quadratic

Pros

  • Every AI result is saved as visible Python, SQL or formula code that can be inspected and edited.
  • Native Python, SQL and JavaScript cells sit alongside formulas in one grid.
  • Connects to many databases and services, including Snowflake, BigQuery and Postgres.
  • Handles large data: the company cites sheets up to 100M rows and multi-GB CSV and Parquet imports.
  • A permanent free tier is available, and the source code is public on GitHub.
  • MCP and API support let other AI tools and scripts work with sheets.

Cons

  • The Free plan restricts AI access, sharing, files and connections.
  • AI usage on paid plans is capped by monthly credits ($20 on Pro, $40 on Business), with extra credits bought on demand.
  • Monthly-billing prices are not shown on the pricing page, only discounted annual prices.
  • Web-only; no iOS or Android app was found.

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

Integrations

Quadratic

16 integrations
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Snowflake
  • BigQuery
  • MariaDB
  • MS SQL
  • CockroachDB
  • Supabase
  • Neon
  • QuickBooks
  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Plaid
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • ChatGPT

Recraft

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

Company

  • Company
    Quadratic
    Quadratic Growth Inc.
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
  • Founded
    Quadratic
    2022
    Recraft
    2022
  • Headquarters
    Quadratic
    Boulder, Colorado, USA
    Recraft
    London, UK
  • Monthly users
    Quadratic
    250,000+
    Recraft
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Quadratic
    Claimed
    Recraft
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Quadratic better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. Quadratic is built for analysing database data in a spreadsheet, working with very large CSV or Parquet files, mixing Python or SQL with formulas. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between Quadratic and Recraft?

Quadratic: AI spreadsheet that connects live data and writes Python, SQL and formulas for you. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does Quadratic or Recraft have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Quadratic or Recraft?

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