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Recraft vs Video Blackout

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

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Video Blackout

Offline Windows video redaction that detects faces and license plates on-device

Freemium
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Verdict

Recraft is listed under Image & Visual AI and Video Blackout under Video AI. 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. Only Video Blackout is available on Windows.

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 Video Blackout if

  • You want a tool built for bodycam and CCTV redaction.
  • Detection and export run locally, so footage never leaves the PC.
  • Redaction is burned into H.264 frames and cannot be removed afterwards.
Best for beginners
Recraft
Best for business
Video Blackout

Features

19 features compared.

  • Raster and vector generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Custom styles
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Color palettes
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Image tools
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Mockups
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • External models
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Video generation
    Recraft
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • On-device face detection
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • License plate detection
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Burned-in redaction
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Manual boxes
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Keep selected people clear
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Manual audio redaction
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Batch processing
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Offline operation
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Multilingual interface
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Open-source code
    Recraft
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Recraft
    Freemium
    Video Blackout
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Recraft
    Yes
    Video Blackout
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Recraft
    $0
    Video Blackout
    $0
  • Plans
    Recraft
    4 plans
    Video Blackout
    3 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

Video Blackout plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try the detector on one video at a time with a watermark.

    • One video at a time
    • Up to 10 minutes per video
    • Large watermark on export
    • Face and plate auto-detect
    • Manual boxes and audio ranges

  • Basic

    $29/month

    Watermark-free export for single videos up to 10 minutes.

    • One device
    • Single video up to 10 minutes
    • No watermark
    • Face and plate auto-detect

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $69/month

    Unlimited-length videos and batch folder processing.

    • Up to two devices
    • Unlimited video length
    • Batch folder processing
    • No watermark

Our ratings

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

Recraft
8.3overall
Video Blackout
7.8overall

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Recraft
    8.8
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Recraft
    8.7
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Editing Toolset

    Recraft
    8.5
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Integrations & API

    Recraft
    8.2
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Recraft
    7.5
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Detection Automation

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    7.5

  • Privacy & Data Handling

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    9.0

  • Redaction Permanence

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    8.5

  • Workflow Breadth

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    6.5

  • Pricing Clarity

    Recraft
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    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

Video Blackout

Pros

  • Detection and export run locally, so footage never leaves the PC
  • Redaction is burned into H.264 frames and cannot be removed afterwards
  • Works offline, including on air-gapped machines
  • Manual boxes cover what the detector misses
  • Source code is public under AGPL-3.0
  • Interface in eight languages

Cons

  • Windows only (64-bit Windows 10 or 11)
  • Audio redaction and non-face identifiers are manual
  • Exports to H.264 MP4 only
  • Basic plan is capped at 10 minutes per video, and the free plan adds a large watermark
  • Detection accuracy figures and the plate detector model are not published; legal entity is not stated

Platforms

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

Integrations

Recraft

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

Video Blackout

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
    Video Blackout
    FlyAllRisk
  • Founded
    Recraft
    2022
    Video Blackout
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Recraft
    London, UK
    Video Blackout
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Recraft
    Claimed
    Video Blackout
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Recraft better than Video Blackout?

It depends on your workflow. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons. Video Blackout is built for bodycam and CCTV redaction.

What are the key feature differences between Recraft and Video Blackout?

Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export. Video Blackout: Offline Windows video redaction that detects faces and license plates on-device.

Does Recraft or Video Blackout have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Recraft or Video Blackout?

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