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Comparison

Recraft vs Photopea

Side-by-side comparison of Recraft and Photopea for content creators.

Tool
Recraft

Vector and raster AI image generation for brand work

Photopea

Photoshop-compatible image editor that runs in browsers

Starting price
From $10/mo
From $5/mo
Founded
2022
2013
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Recraft

Recraft is an AI image generation tool built specifically for designers and brand teams who need consistent visual output at scale. It generates vector illustrations, icons, and raster images from text prompts, and supports custom brand style training so outputs stay on-model. The free tier is genuinely usable, though the credit system can feel restrictive once you start iterating quickly.

Photopea

Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor that opens and saves PSD, XD, Sketch, PDF, and standard raster formats without any installation. Designers, content creators, and hobbyists use it to retouch photos, build thumbnails, and work with layered files on any device. It mirrors Photoshop's interface closely enough that existing PSD workflows transfer without friction, though ads on the free tier can interrupt focus.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Recraft and Photopea.