# Recraft vs Undermind

> Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export
> Undermind: AI research assistant that searches, reads and cites scientific papers for literature reviews

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

## Verdict

Recraft is listed under Image & Visual AI and Undermind under AI Assistants. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension and offers an API.

### 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 Undermind if

- You want a tool built for deep literature reviews, finding hard-to-surface papers on a niche topic, and tracking new publications in a field.
- Built specifically for scientific literature, with citation-following and full-text reading.
- In-line citations let users trace claims to source papers.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Recraft | Undermind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 Deep Search | Not listed | Yes |
| Citation Trail Following | Not listed | Yes |
| Cited Reports | Not listed | Yes |
| Full-Text Analysis | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom Tables | Not listed | Yes |
| Relevance Sorting and Filtering | Not listed | Yes |
| New Paper Alerts | Not listed | Yes |
| Workspaces and Libraries | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Connections | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Recraft | Undermind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| 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

## Undermind strengths

- Built specifically for scientific literature, with citation-following and full-text reading.
- In-line citations let users trace claims to source papers.
- Free tier available, with paid Pro at $16 per month billed annually.
- Alerts and libraries support ongoing tracking of a field, not just one-off searches.
- Can be connected to Claude, ChatGPT and other agents.

## Undermind limitations

- Exact usage limits are not published; Pro is only described as 10x Free.
- Not designed for general web research, news or non-technical topics.
- Web-only; no iOS or Android app was found.
- Published benchmark results are vendor-reported.

## FAQ

**Is Recraft better than Undermind?**

It depends on your workflow. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons. Undermind is built for deep literature reviews, finding hard-to-surface papers on a niche topic, and tracking new publications in a field.

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

Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Undermind: AI research assistant that searches, reads and cites scientific papers for literature reviews.

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

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

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

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