Free
$0
30 credits per week; Google, Apple or Microsoft sign-in only
- 30 weekly credits
- Public generations only
Ideogram
Editor reviewedAI image generator for posters, logos and graphics with readable in-image text
About Ideogram
Ideogram is a text-to-image platform from Ideogram AI Inc., a Toronto-based company founded by former Google Brain researchers who worked on Imagen. Users describe an image in a prompt and the service generates it, with a focus on graphic design work such as posters, logos, product mockups and other images that contain legible text. The current flagship model is Ideogram 4.5, which the company describes as its most capable model for design work and precise editing.
Best for
- Posters and logos with text
- Product photo editing
- Print-on-demand designs
- Social media graphics
- Logo and brand graphics: Generate logo concepts and branded visuals that include the company name.
- Posters and social media graphics: Create event posters and social posts with headlines inside the image.
- Print-on-demand designs: Produce apparel and merchandise artwork with text; Ideogram publishes a guide for this use.
- Product photo editing: Edit and restyle product photos with Ideogram 4.5.
- Developer integrations: Add image generation to apps through the API or MCP.
Not ideal for
- Video generation
- Users who need free private generations
Popular with
- Graphic designers
- Marketers
- Small business owners
- Print-on-demand sellers
- Developers
Key features
- Text rendering
- Ideogram 4.5 model
- Canvas, Magic Fill and Extend
- Batch Generation
- Custom Models
- Background Remover and Upscale
- Private generation
- Ideogram MCP
- Public API
Pros and cons
Pros
- Designed for images that contain text, such as posters, logos and packaging
- Editing tools including Canvas, Magic Fill, Extend, upscale and background removal
- Public API, MCP integration and iOS app
- Ideogram 4.0 is an open-weight model
- Team plan with central billing and per-member credits
Cons
- Free plan gives 30 credits per week and all generations are public
- Private generation requires a paid plan starting at $20 per month
- Email-and-password free accounts receive no credits
- Unused credits do not roll over, and edits and upscales need credits even after the slower queue starts
- Some App Store reviewers report hallucinated or repeated errors despite precise prompts
Pricing
Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.
Plus
$20/month
2,400 credits per month; $15 per month billed yearly ($180)
- 2,400 monthly credits
- Private generation
- Quality export
Pro
$60/month
7,500 credits per month; $42 per month billed yearly ($504)
- 7,500 monthly credits
- Everything in Plus
- Batch Generation
- Larger generation queue
Team
$30/user/mo
3,600 credits per user; minimum 2 users; $20 per user per month billed yearly
- 3,600 credits per user
- Central billing and administration
- Credits assigned per member
Enterprise
Custom/custom
Allowances and features set by agreement
- Custom credits
- Organization agreement
- Prepaid shared balance option
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.
8.3overall
- Typography & In-Image Text
- 9.2
- Graphic Design Layout
- 8.7
- Photorealism
- 8.3
- Editing Tools
- 8.0
- Value for Money
- 7.5
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- API
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Release history
First open-weight Ideogram model
First open-weight Ideogram model.
MCP integration announced
MCP integration announced.
Background removal tool added
Background removal tool added.
Custom models feature published
Custom models feature published.
Model launch
Model launch.
Batch generation feature
Batch generation feature.
Editing tools launched
Editing tools launched.
Reviews
4.0
Based on 1 review
- ImageToImageAI2026-11-074 out of 5
Ideogram is a text-to-image platform focused on posters, logos, and graphics where readable text matters. Its listing highlights editing tools such as Canvas, Magic Fill, and Extend alongside image generation, making it a fit for designers and marketers creating text-heavy visuals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ideogram free to use?
Yes, with limits. Free accounts that sign in with Google, Apple or Microsoft get 30 credits per week, and everything they generate is public. Accounts created with only an email and password get no free credits.
How much does Ideogram cost?
Plus is $20 per month ($15 per month billed yearly), Pro is $60 per month ($42 billed yearly), and Team is $30 per user per month with at least 2 users. Enterprise pricing is custom. A pay-as-you-go option is also available.
Are my images private?
Only on paid plans. Plus, Pro and Team include private generation; on the Free plan all generations are public.
What happens when I run out of credits?
On Plus, Pro and Team you can keep generating with Ideogram models in a slower queue. Custom models, partner models, reference-image generations, edits and upscales still require credits. Free users wait for the next weekly grant or buy credits. Monthly credits do not roll over.
Does Ideogram have an API?
Yes. Developers create an API key in the Ideogram API dashboard and pay from a prepaid credit balance. Requests return a 402 error until a payment method and credits are added.
Is there an Ideogram mobile app?
Yes. "Ideogram AI - Image Generator" is available on the Apple App Store, published by Ideogram AI Inc. It is free to download with in-app subscriptions. No Android app was confirmed.
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