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Recraft vs Vellm

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

Verdict

Recraft is listed under Image & Visual AI and Vellm under Video AI. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Recraft has 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 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 Vellm if

  • You want a tool built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation.
  • Failed generations return the credits they used.
Best value
Recraft
Best for beginners
Vellm
Best for business
Vellm

Features

17 features compared.

  • Raster and vector generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Custom styles
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Color palettes
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Image tools
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Mockups
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • External models
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Video generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Trend templates
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Remake a trending video
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Create studio
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Pet and people photos
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Credit-based pricing
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Optional sound
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Guest checkout
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Seedance 2.5 generation
    Recraft
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Recraft
    Freemium
    Vellm
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Recraft
    Yes
    Vellm
    No
  • Starting price
    Recraft
    $0
    Vellm
    $4.49
  • Plans
    Recraft
    4 plans
    Vellm
    6 plans

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

Vellm plans

  • Single video

    $4.49/one-time

    One 50-credit video.

    • 50 credits
    • Credits do not expire

  • Try one

    $7.99/one-time

    100 credits, one 100-credit video or two 50-credit videos.

    • 100 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Make a few

    Most popular

    $21.99/one-time

    300 credits.

    • 300 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Keep creating

    $39.99/one-time

    600 credits.

    • 600 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Monthly

    $20.99/month

    350 credits each month.

    • 350 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

  • Creator

    $41.99/month

    700 credits each month.

    • 700 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

Our ratings

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

Recraft
8.3overall
Vellm
7.8overall

Recraft leads in 1 category and Vellm in 0.

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Recraft
    8.8
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Recraft
    8.7
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Editing Toolset

    Recraft
    8.5
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Integrations & API

    Recraft
    8.2
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Recraft leads by 1.0
    Recraft
    7.5
    Vellm
    6.5

  • Video Quality

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Vellm
    7.5

  • Ease of Use

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.5

  • Template Variety

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.5

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

Vellm

Pros

  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation
  • Failed generations return the credits they used
  • One-time packs with non-expiring credits and no account needed
  • Clear disclosure of the underlying model and operator
  • Large template library, with 119 templates listed in its llms.txt file

Cons

  • No free tier or free trial
  • Single 50-credit video costs $4.49, which adds up for frequent use
  • Original trending sound is not licensed for public posts
  • Some template covers are AI illustrations, so results can differ from previews

Platforms

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

Integrations

Recraft

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

Vellm

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
    Vellm
    Oakrelay Labs LLC
  • Founded
    Recraft
    2022
    Vellm
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Recraft
    London, UK
    Vellm
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Recraft
    Claimed
    Vellm
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Recraft better than Vellm?

It depends on your workflow. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons. Vellm is built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.

What are the key feature differences between Recraft and Vellm?

Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates.

Does Recraft or Vellm have a free plan?

Recraft has a free plan or trial; Vellm is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Recraft or Vellm?

Recraft starts at $0 and Vellm starts at $4.49. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.