# Recraft vs Tavus

> Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export
> Tavus: Real-time conversational AI video agents with lifelike faces, voice and memory, built via API

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

## Verdict

Recraft is listed under Image & Visual AI and Tavus under Video AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension.

### 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 Tavus if

- You want a tool built for embedding live, human-like video agents in products for sales, coaching, interviews and training.
- Full real-time video agent stack (rendering, turn-taking, perception) from one vendor.
- Both a developer API and a no-code PAL Maker are available.

## Pricing

| | Recraft | Tavus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Recraft | Tavus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raster and vector generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom styles | Yes | Not listed |
| Color palettes | Yes | Not listed |
| Vector Editor and canvas | Yes | Not listed |
| Image tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Mockups | Yes | Not listed |
| Agentic chat and Design Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| External models | Yes | Not listed |
| Video generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Conversational Video Interface (CVI) | Not listed | Yes |
| PAL Maker | Not listed | Yes |
| Phoenix Rendering | Not listed | Yes |
| Sparrow Turn-Taking | Not listed | Yes |
| Raven Perception | Not listed | Yes |
| Knowledge Base and Memory | Not listed | Yes |
| Presentation and Magic Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Meeting Joins and Browser Use | Not listed | Yes |
| Bring Your Own LLM | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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

## Tavus strengths

- Full real-time video agent stack (rendering, turn-taking, perception) from one vendor.
- Both a developer API and a no-code PAL Maker are available.
- Free tier with 20 CVI minutes per month for prototyping.
- Joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls.
- Published enterprise case studies, including Salesforce and Orum.

## Tavus limitations

- Free and Starter plans cap conversations at 5 and 10 minutes, and Starter has no pay-as-you-go overage.
- Conversation recordings cost $0.03/min and are unavailable on lower tiers.
- Pricing page showed conflicting plan tables, which makes costs hard to verify.
- No publicly released iOS or Android app was found.

## FAQ

**Is Recraft better than Tavus?**

It depends on your workflow. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons. Tavus is built for embedding live, human-like video agents in products for sales, coaching, interviews and training.

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

Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Tavus: Real-time conversational AI video agents with lifelike faces, voice and memory, built via API.

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

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

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

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