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Recraft vs Riff

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

Verdict

Recraft is listed under Image & Visual AI and Riff under Productivity. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API.

Best overall

Recraft

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

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.

Choose Riff if

  • You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.
Best for beginners
Riff
Best for business
Riff

Features

17 features compared.

  • Raster and vector generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Custom styles
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Color palettes
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Image tools
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Mockups
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • External models
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Video generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • On-device AI
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Replies and comments
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • DM replies and first messages
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Riff a post
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Dials
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Repurposing
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Voices and presets
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Never sends for you
    Recraft
    Not available
    Riff
    Available

Pricing

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

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

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

Riff plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free to use with no account, subscription or payment

    • Replies and comments
    • DM replies
    • Post and thread drafting
    • On-device Gemini Nano
    • No API key

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Recraft
8.3overall
Riff
7.8overall

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Recraft
    8.8
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Recraft
    8.7
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Editing Toolset

    Recraft
    8.5
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Integrations & API

    Recraft
    8.2
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Recraft
    7.5
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Riff
    8.0

  • Feature Depth

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Riff
    7.5

  • Output Quality

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Riff
    6.8

  • Privacy

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Riff
    9.0

  • Documentation & Support

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Riff
    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

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

Riff

Pros

  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
  • Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
  • Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
  • Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

Cons

  • Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
  • Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
  • Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
  • Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

Platforms

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

Integrations

Recraft

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

Riff

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
    Riff
    Zima Media OÜ
  • Founded
    Recraft
    2022
    Riff
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Recraft
    London, UK
    Riff
    Tallinn, Estonia
  • Listing
    Recraft
    Claimed
    Riff
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Recraft better than Riff?

It depends on your workflow. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.

What are the key feature differences between Recraft and Riff?

Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.

Does Recraft or Riff have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Recraft or Riff?

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