
Artificial intelligence models are changing the game for creatives, marketers and businesses at large. Today I’ll dive into one of the exciting areas where AI is steadily gaining momentum: AI image generators.
This year alone, text-to-image algorithms have generated over 15 billion images, and 87% of businesses believe AI will give them a competitive edge. With an AI image generator, it’s easy for anyone to whip up creative and unique photos, paintings, pencil drawings, 3D graphics, icons and abstract art.
But with so many AI text-to-image tools out there, how do you know which one is the best? In this article, I explore the top 14 AI image generators available in 2025 and share with you their pros and cons so you can choose the one that suits your needs.
If you prefer to watch rather than read, here is a video summary of the top five AI image generation tools.
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Here’s a quick overview of how I tested these tools to share their characteristics with you:
This list was put together by a human to help you create more unique content.
*Disclaimer: The comparisons and competitor ratings presented in this article are based on features available as of February 21, 2025. We conduct thorough research and draw on both first-hand experience and reputable sources to provide reliable insights. However, as tools and technologies evolve, we recommend readers verify details and consider additional research to ensure the information meets their specific needs.
AI Image Generator | Pros | Cons | Pricing | Best For | G2 Rating | Capterra Rating |
Visme | Unlimited design possibilities, More AI-powered tools, Template library, Intuitive editor. | AI credits are limited on free accounts | Free; Paid plans start at $12.25/month | Executives, Directors, HR teams, Marketing teams, PR managers, Sales and account managers, Training and development managers. | 4.6 | 4.5 |
DALL-E 3 | Quickly creates images, Customizes generated images, Produces multiple versions. | Prompts need to be well crafted for good results, It can get expensive. | Starts at $0.040 for an image resolution of 1024x1024 | Creatives, Content creators. | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Craiyon | Generates nine-image sets, You can use "negative" words in the prompt. | Low image output quality, No photorealistic styles. | Free; Paid plans start at $10/month | Marketing professionals, Designers. | 4.3 | N/A |
Midjourney | Adjustable text prompts to customize generations, Variations of a generation for endless creative possibilities, User-friendly interface. | The output resolution is different than a traditional photo resolution and could be an obstacle for some projects, Higher expenses for heavy use. | Starts at $10/month | Professionals, Hobbyists, Educators, Concept artists, Storytellers. | 4.4 | N/A |
Jasper | Comprehensive AI tool with several practical features for marketers. | No generation of new images, Only editing and reimagining. | Starts at $49/month | Marketers, Media managers, SEO specialists, Ads managers and Email marketers. | 4.7 | 4.8 |
NightCafe | Creating 3D scenes, customization of generated visuals, Cutting-edge technology. | Slight learning curve, Getting to the perfect prompt can be challenging, expensive for some users. | Starts at $5.99/month | Creatives, Digital artists, Game designers. | 3.5 | 4.7 |
Deep AI | Robust API, Bulk image generation, High quality results. | The API implementation is highly technical, Pay as you go can get expensive. | Starts at $5 in pay as you go. | Bloggers, Designers. | N/A | N/A |
Runway | Live video and image synthesis, diverse outputs, different creation methods. | It’s expensive, can be challenging to use due to advanced features, and needs a powerful computing device. | Starts at $144/month | Freelancers, Content creators, Designers, Artists. | 4.5 | N/A |
Bing Image Creator | Excelling for website graphics, Social media or digital art, No cost involved. | The output style is non-variable, When you run out of boosts the generations are slow. | Free | Graphic designers, Hobbyists, Artists. | 4.3 | 3.9 |
DreamStudio by Stability AI | Innovative layering and detailing capabilities. | Higher resolution generations take more time and resources to produce. | Free; Paid credit bundles start at $10 | Creative illustrators, Game designers, Ad agencies. | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Wombo Dream | Easy and user-friendly, needing minimal technical knowledge. | Focused on creating unconventional art, Free plan is quite limited. | Free; Paid plans start at $9.99. | Artists, Illustrators, Enthusiasts. | 4.1 | N/A |
Adobe Firefly | Mainly for Adobe apps but can also be accessed on the website, Generates vectors, Complex compositions and realistic images. | Primarily for Adobe users, Learning curve for non-Adobe users. | Starts at $23.99/month | Professional graphic designers, Content creators, Digital artists. | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Meta AI | User-friendly interface, generates diverse styles, Seamless integration with Instagram and Facebook. | Not available internationally, Limited to the Meta ecosystem. | Free | Social media users, Content creators, Marketers. | N/A | N/A |
Generative AI by Getty | High-quality and diverse generated images, License-free images. | It’s expensive, generated images lack a unique artistic feel like other AI tools. | Starts at $45 for 25 generations. | Creative professionals, Marketers, Advertisers. | N/A | N/A |
G2 Rating: 4.5/.5 (442 reviews) | Capterra Rating: 4.5/.5 (712 reviews)
Visme’s text-to-image generation tool is free, easy to use, and powerful, generating visuals out of plain text input. This means you can create stunning visuals on the fly without spending hours perfecting each pixel and collaborating with your design team in real time.
Users can access the Text-to-image AI generator inside all their Visme projects. When generating images, you can select from a wide range of output styles, such as photos, paintings, pencil drawings, 3D graphics, icons, abstract art, and more.
Here’s the generation for our prompt: “A confident businesswoman reviewing charts in a minimalist office overlooking a futuristic cityscape at sunset.” It looks great!
Visme is more than just an AI image generator; it is also an all-in-one tool for content authoring and design. This means you can use your images in projects created in Visme.
All you need to do is select the one that matches the project you’re working on and use accurate prompts. The combinations between AI graphics and content types in Visme are limitless. For example, you can add icons to infographics, backgrounds to presentations, 3D graphics to social media posts and more.
The best part? You can add motion and interactivity to your images using Visme’s animation and interactive features, such as pop ups, hover effects, special effects, GIFs, interactive blocks and more.
With an intuitive and foolproof editor like Visme, users and teams of all sizes can create captivating visual content from scratch or using professionally designed templates, collaborate on online whiteboards and improve visual business communication. You can share your creation online, download it in multiple formats or schedule it for different social media platforms.
The best part of using Visme is that users enjoy access to a full suite of AI-powered tools to fuel their creativity and increase productivity, including Visme Brand Design Tool, AI Text Generator, AI Image Upscale Tool and Visme AI Image Editor—all accessible via desktop and mobile apps.
With the Visme AI TouchUp tools, you can change the appearance of any image or graphic. The tool lets you erase and replace objects you don’t want in your images, remove backgrounds, unblur low-quality, smudged or motion-blurred images, as well as enlarge images without losing visual quality.
The Visme AI Writer helps you write, edit, proofread, lengthen, summarize and switch tone for any text.
The AI-powered Brand Wizard helps you keep your design on brand. The wizard generates your brand's fonts and styles across beautiful templates. Simply input your website URL, confirm your brand colors and fonts, choose the branded template theme you like the most and watch the magic happen.
Visme caters to different categories of professionals, including executives/directors, HR, marketing/PR managers, sales and account managers, and training and development managers.
Visme pricing includes a free plan for basic usage, making it an affordable solution for individuals and small teams.
AI features in Visme work on a per-credit basis. Every Basic account gets 10 credits, Starter accounts get 200, Pro gets 500, and Enterprise is unlimited. Every AI image generation costs 1 credit.
Paid accounts can create an unlimited number of prompts, compared to the limited number available to free accounts.
G2 Rating: 3.9 (32) | Capterra Rating: 4.6(19)
DALL-E 3 is open AI’s most updated image generator powered by deep-learning models that generate digital images from textual prompts. It offers unprecedented control over the generated images, making them favorites among designers, artists, and AI enthusiasts.
Users can create original and realistic images from a given text description. Generate variations, upload your own sketches for manipulation, or even generate complete artwork from scratch using these powerful tools.
Explore the innovative capabilities of DALL-E 3 and delve deeper into its image-generating magic.
The Dalle-3 generation of our prompt looks super sleek and futuristic! I like how the charts are floating over the tablet.
The tool is ideal for creatives, individuals and content creators who want to generate copyright-free realistic and detailed AI-generated art from textual descriptions.
DALL·E 3 is included in all ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise subscriptions, as well as to developers through the API. OpenAI doesn’t show the breakdown of costs for image generation but I found them in Tools for Humans.
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G2 Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews) | Capterra Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Craiyon (now in V4) is an AI model based on DALLE’s open-source API that creates images from text. Users enter a text prompt of what they want to see and Craiyon creates it.
Additionally, tools like an AI image translator can help convert images with text into different languages, making content more accessible globally.
Craiyon V4 is considered by many to be one of the best free AI image generators. To start creating with Craiyon or find tutorials, check out Craiyon's official site.
Craiyon first offers nine low-quality options; then, you choose one and upscale it. I upscaled one three times, but it never got very defined and stayed blurry. Unfortunately, the free option for Craiyon is riddled with ads.
Professionals who are working in marketing, graphic design, and fine art can find it helpful. Anyone who wants to experiment with AI generators will like it, too.
Craiyon pricing follows a subscription-based model. There is a free option, but it’s surrounded by ads. For ad-free use, these are the tiers:
G2 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (87 reviews) | Capterra Rating: N/A
Midjourney is one of the leading AI image generators and is rising to prominence due to its unique feature set and distinctive capabilities. The tool generates digital artwork from text descriptions resembling hand-drawn illustrations or photorealistic images.
Midjourney can generate pretty much anything; from gothic architecture to fantasy landscapes, abstract art, and more.
For guidance on creating beautiful images with Midjourney's distinct features, check out their official website.
My son has a Midjourney account, so he tested it for me. We used the same prompt but he said we needed to add “A photo of” at the start of the prompt so we could get a photographic output.
Here’s the result. On the right side of the screen, you can see other outputs because Midjourney gives you four options for each generation. My son said it didn’t look that futuristic because we set the Stylized setting to zero.
Midjourney provides creative generations to a range of users, including professionals, hobbyists, and educators. It's a great resource for game developers, concept artists, and storytellers. Educators too, can use Midjourney to create engaging visual aids for their lessons.
Midjourney offers four monthly plans. The higher the subscription, the faster the generation and the higher GPU time you get.
G2 Rating: 4.7 / 5 (1243 Reviews) | Capterra Rating: 4.8 / 5 (1846 Reviews)
Jasper AI Image Suite is part of Jasper’s overall AI solutions for marketers. The Image Suite offers a set of AI tools for editing brand images, like removing or replacing backgrounds, uncropping, upscaling, removing text or reimagining an image.
Go to the Jasper website to learn how to use the tool for editing your product images. I unfortunately could not try out Jasper because the free trial is behind a paywall.
Jasper Art also has a gallery containing art and graphics created by the Jasper community. Go to the website of Jasper Art to learn how to use the tool for generating landscapes and portraits.
Best suited for marketers, media managers, SEO specialists, ads managers and email marketers.
For example, Lauren Petrullo from Mongoose Media loves Jasper, “Jasper literally saves us hours, and is accelerating out timeline for enhanced product photos without having to book a photographer for hundreds of products.”
Jasper pricing is for the complete Jasper tool, which includes the AI Image Suite. These are the prices:
G2 Rating: 3.5 / 5 (1 Review) | Capterra Rating: 4.7 / 5 (80 Reviews)
NightCafe is an AI image generator that uses the power of several AI art models like Flux, DALL-E 3, Google Imagen, Stable Diffusion, Ideogram and more, to create unique and stunning visuals.
The tool generates impressive visuals through an iterative process during which users can continually tweak and regenerate images until satisfied.
Starting off as a free service, it has now introduced premium features for more advanced functionalities. Its AI algorithms are designed to intuitively understand your artistic intent and transform it into tangible imagery.
From abstract art to portraits, NightCafe can replicate a variety of art styles, making it an ideal tool for artists, designers, and creative enthusiasts. The platform also offers a fine-tuning feature that lets you adjust an AI model to create a specific style of output.
If you need help getting started with NightCafe or want to understand its premium features, their website has all the information you need.
I used the five free generation credits to create a few different images with our business woman prompt. I used two different models, the first two with Flux and the third with Google Imagen. I prefer how the Google Imagen generation came out the best.
This platform is ideal for creatives, digital artists, and game designers who want to create complex, dynamic visuals and 3D settings.
NightCafe offers four credit-based monthly packages:
G2 Rating: N/A | Capterra Rating: N/A
DeepAI is a powerful AI image generator and editor that allows you to create unique images using text inputs. It is an invaluable tool for professionals like artists, designers, and marketers.
When generating artificial intelligence images, you can choose different models, image styles and the shape you want your image to be. Furthermore, its API enables developers to incorporate.
For more on creating images with Deep AI and accessing its API, see Deep AI's official site.
To create a photorealistic generation with Deep AI, I had to browse the large gallery of styles to find one that matched what I was looking for. I chose a Photorealistic Portrait. Here’s the result of our prompt. I like how it looks, but the ads are annoying.
Deep AI is best for those looking to expand digital content, such as blogs or designers in need of visual inspiration based on specific textual prompts.
DeepAI offers a free forever account, but it’s limited and full of ads. There are two payment plans.
G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 Reviews) | Capterra Rating: N/A
Runway is an inventive tool that uses machine learning to connect creators with a world of design possibilities. It's recognized for its hybrid approach merging live video, image synthesis, and video synthesis to enable real-time, interactive explorations.
What used to be just a text-to-image generator is now a video generator with a more powerful image generator called Frames. I unfortunately couldn’t try Frames because it’s behind a paywall.
I tried to use the video generator with the image I generated on Midjourney, but I got a popup saying that free plans aren’t available at the moment.
Explore the innovative world of design with Runway by visiting their webpage.
This creative suite is advantageous for freelancers, content creators, designers, and artists looking to venture into adaptive image and video generation.
Runway user and video producer Quinn Murphy finds the tool supper helpful, “In Adobe, it takes hours and hours to rotoscope and render, and even then you have to go in and tweak little things. When I hopped onto Runway and I just did three clicks on a subject and it was perfectly masked out, I was like, Oh my God, this is lifesaver! It saved me a few hours.”
Runway offers a free forever plan with 125 credits and four paid plans. All plans generate videos, but only Unlimited and Enterprise offer access to Frames, the image generator.
Microsoft’s Bing Image Creator is an AI model built on Dall-E 3 technology. It allows you to generate realistic images from descriptions.
Using this AI image generator from text, you can create visuals for newsletters, blogs, and presentations. When using Microsoft Edge, you can access this tool right from your sidebar.
Click here to learn how to create images with Bing Image Creator seamlessly within Microsoft Edge.
Bing Image Generator offers four output results. Then, you can pick one and see it larger with the option to download it. I liked how this tool was pretty fast and gave pretty good results.
It is ideal for graphic designers, hobbyists, and artists who seek to transform any image into creative representations for an innovative, unique output.
Pricing for Bing Image Creator is currently free, making it an accessible option for many artists and hobbyists.
G2 Rating: 5.0 / 5 (2 Reviews) | Capterra Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1 Review)
DreamStudio by Stability AI offers an innovative platform to create interactive scenes with ease. AI mechanics allow for detailed layers of enhancements and corrections, resulting in lifelike immersion and greater visual impact.
Users can choose from different styles and negative prompts, which means you can direct the AI to avoid specific elements in image generation.
Visit their website to understand how to navigate the creative features of DreamStudio and enhance your visual projects.
Dreamstudio is another tool that offers four results for one prompt. These are very airy and spacious. I like how big the charts are in these photos.
The tool is best used by creative illustrators, game designers, and ad agencies searching for more advanced graphic compositions and valuable prototypes.
Currently, DreamStudio works with a per credit system. You get 100 when you sign up, and then it’s $10 for 1000 credits.
G2 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (6 Reviews) | Capterra Rating: N/A
Dream by Wombo is an AI solution that allows users to create thought-provoking, surreal, and aesthetically interesting artwork by simply pushing a button. Unlike many of its counterparts, it primarily focuses its capabilities on art creation and manipulation, making it a strong contender for the title of best AI art generator. They also have a mobile app for ease of access.
For this generation, I chose a Realistic output style. I don’t like it as much as other images from the other tools. It feels a bit plastic, but that might be the style and there could possibly be better options.
Dream by Wombo is suitable for artists, illustrators, and enthusiasts who want to push the boundaries of their imagery, maximize creativity, and ignite unique visual content in an efficient manner.
Dream by Wombo has a free plan with limited features and generations. Paid plans offer faster generation and more options.
G2 Rating: 4.6 / 5 (56 Reviews) | Capterra Rating: 4.3 / 5 (13 Reviews)
Adobe Firefly is a new generation AI photo generator developed by Adobe which now also generates vectors, audio and video. It works seamlessly with other Adobe software to produce impressive images from text descriptions.
Adobe Firefly builds on Adobe's experience in creative tools to provide a unique platform for creatives to explore and express their ideas visually.
The tool is available for Adobe products and on the website. To find out more about Adobe Firefly and how it integrates with Adobe's suite, visit Adobe Firefly's page.
To find out more about Adobe Firefly and how it integrates with Adobe's suite, visit Adobe Firefly's page.
The quality of Adobe Firefly’s output was similar to Midjourney in that it made the woman darker inside the office while the light was coming from the sun in the distance. I like this because it’s more realistic as a photograph.
Adobe Firefly is designed for professional graphic designers, content creators and digital artists who already use Adobe's ecosystem. It's also suitable for marketing professionals looking to quickly generate visuals for campaigns and social media.
Firefly is available as part of Adobe's Creative Cloud subscription, with varying access levels depending on the specific plan. Adobe also offers a free trial for those who want to test out its capabilities.
G2 Rating: N/A | Capterra Rating: N/A
Meta AI is an advanced AI image creator developed by Meta Platforms, Inc. Integrated within Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it allows users to transform their ideas into visual representations quickly and easily.
While still in development, Meta AI Image Generation shows promising capabilities in generating various images, from realistic scenes to artistic interpretations. I unfortunately live in a country where Meta AI is not available so I couldn’t test it for you.
For information on Meta AI and its development, explore more here.
This tool appeals to a broad audience, including social media users, content creators, marketers and anyone interested in experimenting with AI-generated visuals. It’s also a great fit for developers and designers looking to experiment with AI-generated images as part of their digital projects.
Meta AI is currently a free AI image generator for users on select Meta platforms and in specific regions. Premium features or access may be introduced in the future.
G2 Rating: N/A | Capterra Rating: N/A
Getty Images, a global leader in visual content, has entered the AI space with Generative AI by Getty. This platform leverages advanced AI models–trained on Getty Images' extensive library of high-quality content–to create unique and commercially safe images based on text prompts.
Unlike some other AI tools, Generative AI by Getty focuses on producing images that are not only visually appealing but also legally compliant, providing peace of mind for commercial use.
To use Generative AI by Getty and ensure your images are legally compliant, visit Getty Images' official AI page. . I unfortunately couldn’t try this tool to show you the results, because it’s behind a paywall.
Getty's Generative AI is designed for a wide range of users, including creative professionals, marketers, advertisers and businesses of all sizes.
The tool focuses on providing safe and commercially viable images, making it valuable for those who need visuals for marketing campaigns, websites, social media and other business purposes.
Educators and content creators can also use this tool to create visuals that fit specific themes or ideas.
The AI Image Generator by Getty has two paid subscription plans with a set number of generations.
AI image generators use complex algorithms and neural networks to analyze massive datasets of images. They learn different styles, patterns and parts from these images. Then, they use that knowledge to make new images based on descriptions or other inputs. It’s like having a computer artist who knows what you’re talking about and can create unique visuals based on that.
The best AI image generator depends on your specific needs and budget. Some options are better suited for professional use, while others are more user-friendly for beginners. Consider factors like image quality, customization options, ease of use and cost when choosing the right tool for you.
DALL-E is not completely free. While it offers some free credits to new users, you need to purchase additional credits to generate more images.
Several popular AI image generators are widely used, including Midjourney, DALL-E 2 and 3, and Stable Diffusion. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, so it’s best to explore different options to find one that suits your needs.
Yes, there are some free AI image generators available. Craiyon (formerly DALL-E Mini) is a popular free option that allows you to generate AI images from text prompts. Additionally, some platforms offer free trials or limited free credits.
AI-generated images raise various legal and ethical concerns, including copyright issues, potential misuse for disinformation and the impact on artists’ livelihoods. It’s important to be aware of these issues and use AI image generators responsibly. You can also try Visme’s AI image generator to get copyright-free images that are safe for commercial use.
There you go—14 of the best AI image generators in 2025.
If you're looking for a great AI image generator that offers more features and value, I recommend taking Visme for a spin. Not only will you be able to generate stunning AI images for your business needs, but you'll also have access to full content authoring and visual design tools, as well as other AI-powered solutions like the Visme AI writer, AI-powered design wizard and AI image editing software.
Another upside of using Visme is that you can enjoy other advanced features like templates for creating presentations, infographics, social media graphics, data visualization, sales and marketing materials and more. Take advantage of the collaboration tools, animations and interactive elements, and massive library of icons, stock photos, and videos to help you create unique and visually engaging content.
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