Midjourney
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Type a few words and get back striking, artistic images with a look all their own.
From $10/mo
Our verdict
In our side-by-side, Ideogram edges it — it comes out on top in 2 of the 7 things we checked.
Money-wise, Ideogram is the friendlier option ($8 vs $10).
- Go with Ideogram if you’re watching the budget and you prefer the crowd favourite.
- Go with Krea if you hop between devices.
Ideogram vs Krea: side by side
| Criteria | Ideogram | Krea |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $8 ✓ | $10 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android ✓ |
| Popularity | 70k pts ✓ | 60k pts |
Ideogram features
- ✓ Accurate text rendering inside images
- ✓ Magic Prompt to expand short ideas
- ✓ Canvas for editing and extending images
- ✓ Style presets for design-ready graphics
Best for
- • Designing a poster with a clear headline
- • Mocking up logo and wordmark ideas
- • Creating social graphics with readable text
Krea features
- ✓ Real-time image generation from sketches and prompts
- ✓ Image enhancer and upscaler
- ✓ Image-to-video and video generation
- ✓ Multiple model options in one workspace
Best for
- • Sketching visual ideas with instant feedback
- • Upscaling low-resolution images for print
- • Animating a still image into a short clip
FAQ
Should I use Ideogram or Krea?+
We lean towards Ideogram — it wins more of our checks. That said, Krea is the better fit for visual creators who like to iterate fast and experiment.
Is Ideogram cheaper than Krea?+
Yes — Ideogram starts at $8, Krea at $10.
Do Ideogram and Krea have free plans?+
Ideogram: Free · from $8/mo. Krea: Free · from $10/mo.
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