Hey everyone! If you’re anything like me, you get a kick out of creating images—whether it’s for your Instagram feed, next work presentation, or just to satisfy that itch to bring your ideas to life. In the past year, I’ve taken a deep dive into the world of AI image generators and tried out several on the market. Trust me, these tools have come a long way and can do some truly mind-blowing things.
In this blog post, I will share my experience with the top 10 AI image generators of 2024. So, get comfy, grab your favourite drink, and let’s dive into the wonderful world of AI-generated art!
1. DALL-E 3
Coming in hot, DALL-E 3 has been the talk of the town this year. Developed by OpenAI, this software takes the cake for creativity. Using nothing but text prompts, you can create amazingly detailed images. I tested it out with prompts like “a futuristic cityscape at sunset” and “medieval unicorn in armor,” and I was blown away. The software is user-friendly, and the artistic nuances it adds can make anyone look like a professional. However, it’s worth noting that while DALL-E 3 excels in imaginative and artistic projects, it doesn’t produce realistic images.
Best For: Highly imaginative and artistic projects.
DALL-E 3 Pricing Plans
Free Plan
- Price: $0 per month
- Features:
- Assistance with writing, problem-solving, and more
- Access to GPT-3.5
- Limited access to GPT-4o
- Limited access to advanced data analysis, file uploads, vision, web browsing, and custom GPTs
Plus Plan
- Price: $20 per month
- Features:
- Early access to new features
- Access to GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-3.5
- Up to 5x more messages for GPT-4o
- Access to advanced data analysis, file uploads, vision, and web browsing
- DALL-E image generation
- Ability to create and use custom GPTs
Team Plan
- Price: $25 per person per month*
- Features:
- Everything included in the Plus Plan
- Higher limits for GPT-4, GPT-4o, and tools like DALL-E image generation, advanced data analysis, web browsing, and more
- Ability to create and share GPTs with your workspace
- Admin console for workspace management
- Team data excluded from training by default
2. MidJourney V2
MidJourney V2 has gained a lot of traction among digital artists. It does an excellent job of creating images that look like they’ve been painted by a human. The new version adds even more depth and complexity to the generated images. I particularly enjoyed playing around with landscapes. Imagine a mountain range, but with the surreal raw energy of a dream—MidJourney nails it. I personally enjoyed using MidJourney a lot because it produces way more realistic images than other AI image generators.
Best For: Artistic and surreal imagery.
MidJourney Pricing Plans
Basic Plan
- Price: $10 per month (billed monthly)
- Features:
- Limited generations (~200 per month)
- General commercial terms
- Access to member gallery
- Optional credit top-ups
- 3 concurrent fast jobs
Standard Plan
- Price: $30 per month (billed monthly)
- Features:
- 15 hours of Fast generations
- Unlimited Relaxed generations
- General commercial terms
- Access to member gallery
- Optional credit top-ups
- 3 concurrent fast jobs
Pro Plan
- Price: $60 per month (billed monthly)
- Features:
- 30 hours of Fast generations
- Unlimited Relaxed generations
- General commercial terms
- Access to member gallery
- Optional credit top-ups
- Stealth image generation
- 12 concurrent fast jobs
Mega Plan
- Price: $120 per month (billed monthly)
- Features:
- 60 hours of Fast generations
- Unlimited Relaxed generations
- General commercial terms
- Access to member gallery
- Optional credit top-ups
- Stealth image generation
- 12 concurrent fast jobs
3. Stable Diffusion
If you’re looking for versatility, Stable Diffusion is your go-to AI image generator. It leans on its extensive machine learning algorithms to produce high-quality images from any text prompt you provide. Whether you want a photo-realistic dog or an abstract piece of modern art, Stable Diffusion handles it all with ease. I loved how consistently it nailed the details, making it an invaluable tool for all kinds of projects.
Best For: Versatility across different styles and themes.
Stable Diffusion Pricing Plans
Free Plan
- Price: $0 per month
- Features:
- 10 image generations per day
- Generates 2 images at one time
- No ads
- No watermark
- Commercial license
- Upscale image
- Images are private
- Free to use
Pro Plan
- Price: $7 per month (billed yearly)
- Features:
- 2000 fast image generations per month
- Generates 4 images at one time
- No ads
- No watermark
- Commercial license
- Upscale image
- Images are private
Max Plan
- Price: $14 per month (billed yearly)
- Features:
- 4000 fast image generations per month
- Generates 4 images at one time
- No ads
- No watermark
- Commercial license
- Upscale image
- Images are private
4. StarryAI
StarryAI is making waves as a top AI image generator thanks to its ability to create mesmerizing and detailed artworks from simple text prompts. This tool uses advanced machine learning algorithms to convert words into stunning visuals that range from abstract art to photo-realistic images. Personally, I found StarryAI incredibly engaging as it allowed me to turn descriptions like “a serene beach at sunset” and “a bustling futuristic metropolis” into breathtaking artworks. The interface is straightforward and user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to get started.
Best For: Creating detailed and captivating artworks from text prompts.
StarryAI Pricing Plans
Starter Plan
- Price: $1.99 per week or $95.99 per year (you save $144 per year)
- Features:
- 200 image generations per week
- 50 Lumens
- 50% off Lumen packs
- Unlock exclusive styles
- Unlimited 4x upscaling
- Unlock all aspect ratios
- Bulk create
Unlimited Pro Plan
- Price: $7.99 per week or $384 per year (you save $192 per year)
- Features:
- Everything from Starter Plan
- 1000 fast generations per week
- 250 Lumens
- Unlimited slow generations
- Unlimited 8x upscaling
- 3 concurrent relaxed jobs
Unlimited Pro Max Plan (Most Popular)
- Price: $15.99 per week or $768 per year (you save $192 per year)
- Features:
- Everything from Unlimited Pro Plan
- 3000 fast generations per week
- 750 Lumens
- Unlimited slow generations
- 12 concurrent relaxed jobs
5. NightCafe Studio
NightCafe Studio is the place to go if you love customizing your artwork. With various stylistic options and adjustable parameters, the control is nearly in your hands. I spent countless hours tweaking the settings to create images that perfectly captured my vision. Whether you want a dreamy, etheric landscape or a sharp, ultra-modern graphic, NightCafe can deliver.
Best For: Customization and control over the final output.
NightCafe Studio Pricing Plans
AI Beginner Plan
- Price: $4.79 per month (normally $6, save 20%)
- $14.37 billed every 3 months (credits delivered quarterly in advance)
- $0.048 per credit
- Features:
- 100 credits per month
- 150 credits in your first month (limited-time offer)
- Approximately 310 SDXL images per month^
- 1 free fine-tune per month
- Access to PRO-only models
- Ability to animate your creations
- Use of community fine-tuned models
- Access to the Creative Upscaler
- No ads
- Credits roll over & never expire
- Advanced public search
- Search your own private creations
- PRO badge on your profile
- Ability to tip other creators
- Earn top-ups and badges as normal
- Option to pause, delay, or cancel any time
AI Hobbyist Plan
- Price: $7.99 per month (normally $10, save 20%)
- $23.97 billed every 3 months (credits delivered quarterly in advance)
- $0.04 per credit
- Features:
- 200 credits per month
- 300 credits in your first month (limited-time offer)
- Approximately 410 SDXL images per month^
- 1 free fine-tune per month
- Access to PRO-only models
- Ability to animate your creations
- Use of community fine-tuned models
- Access to the Creative Upscaler
- No ads
- Credits roll over & never expire
- Advanced public search
- Search your own private creations
- PRO badge on your profile
- Ability to tip other creators
- Earn top-ups and badges as normal
- Option to pause, delay, or cancel any time
AI Enthusiast Plan (Most Popular)
- Price: $15.99 per month (normally $20, save 20%)
- $47.97 billed every 3 months (credits delivered quarterly in advance)
- $0.032 per credit
- Features:
- 500 credits per month
- 750 credits in your first month (limited-time offer)
- Approximately 710 SDXL images per month^
- 2 free fine-tunes per month
- Access to PRO-only models
- Ability to animate your creations
- Use of community fine-tuned models
- Access to the Creative Upscaler
- No ads
- Credits roll over & never expire
- Advanced public search
- Search your own private creations
- PRO badge on your profile
- Ability to tip other creators
- Earn top-ups and badges as normal
- Option to pause, delay, or cancel any time
AI Artist Plan
- Price: $39.99 per month (normally $50, save 20%)
- $119.97 billed every 3 months (credits delivered quarterly in advance)
- $0.03 per credit
- Features:
- 1400 credits per month
- 2100 credits in your first month (limited-time offer)
- Approximately 1,610 SDXL images per month^
- 3 free fine-tunes per month
- Access to PRO-only models
- Ability to animate your creations
- Use of community fine-tuned models
- Access to the Creative Upscaler
- No ads
- Credits roll over & never expire
- Advanced public search
- Search your own private creations
- PRO badge on your profile
- Ability to tip other creators
- Earn top-ups and badges as normal
- Option to pause, delay, or cancel any time
6. Pixlr AI Image Generator
Pixlr AI Image Generator is often praised for its versatility and ease of use, but I found that it didn’t quite meet my expectations. While it leverages the power of AI to transform text prompts into images, I was disappointed with the quality and details of the results. Whether you’re aiming to create a dynamic social media graphic, an eye-catching poster, or a unique piece of digital art, Pixlr does offer a comprehensive suite of creative applications. However, my personal experience with prompts like “a cozy winter cabin” and “a vibrant street market in summer” left me wanting more in terms of image clarity and detail. While it might be a useful AI image generator for beginners, seasoned designers might find it lacking in quality.
Best For: Those who need a versatile AI image generator, but don’t require high-level detail and quality.
Pixlr Pricing Plans
Plus Plan
- Price: $0.99 USD per month
- Features:
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited saves
- 80 monthly AI credits
- Basic essentials for users who need the basics
Premium Plan (Most Popular)
- Price: $4.90 USD per month
- Features:
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited saves
- 1000 monthly AI credits
- Private mode for AI generations
- Access to a big library of fonts, templates, elements, animations, and more
- Full access to all premium features across all platforms
Team Plan
- Price: $9.91 USD per month
- Features:
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited saves
- 5 premium seats (for team members)
- 1000 monthly AI credits per seat
- Designed for managing and collaborating with team members
7. Neural Love
Neural Love stands out for its ability to generate highly emotive and evocative imagery. If you want your images to tell a story, this is the AI image generator for you. It uses deep neural networks to not just create, but also evoke emotions through imagery. I was particularly impressed by its ability to capture human expressions and moods.
Best For: Creating emotive and evocative imagery.
Neural Love Pricing Plans
Hobby Plan
- Price: Free
- Features:
- 5 credits after sign up
- Everything included in the Free plan
- Unlimited art generations
- Or 5 enhanced images
- Or around 15 seconds of audio
- Or 1 portrait
- No video enhance
Pro Plan
- Price:
- $0.09 per credit (shared credits for Web Apps and API)
- Annual discount available:
- 100 Credits: $10 per month
- 200 Credits (5% off): $19 per month
- 300 Credits (10% off): $27 per month
- 500 Credits (10% off): $45 per month
- Features:
- Everything included in the Free plan
- Access to all 15+ AI tools
- Credits roll over every month
- AI Photostudio
- Video Enhance
- 4k, 120 FPS Video Export Quality
- Image Enhance with batch process
- Personalized AI Avatars
- Unlimited Text-To-Image usage of AI Avatars models
- AI Logo Generator
- Higher quality images in Art Generator
- DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion 3 access
- Text-To-Video
- Audio Enhance
Pay As You Go Plan
- Price:
- $0.17 per credit (shared credits for Web Apps and API)
- Pay once:
- 100 Credits: $19
- 200 Credits (5% off): $36
- 300 Credits (10% off): $51.30
- 500 Credits (10% off): $85.50
- Features:
- Everything included in the Free plan
- No monthly commitment
- Access to all 15+ AI tools
- Credits roll over every month
- AI Photostudio
- Video Enhance
- 4k, 120 FPS Video Export Quality
- Image Enhance with batch process
- Personalized AI Avatars
- Unlimited Text-To-Image usage of AI Avatars models
- AI Logo Generator
- Higher quality images in Art Generator
- DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion 3 access
- Text-To-Video
8. Artbreeder
Artbreeder is a platform that allows you to collaborate with AI to create art by combining different images. It’s a kind of genetic art, where you can “breed” new images from existing ones. I had a lot of fun mixing different portraits and landscapes to see what unique combinations I could come up with. It’s incredibly engaging and perfect for those who love experimental creativity.
Best For: Combining different images to create something entirely new.
Artbreeder Pricing Plans
Free Plan
- Price: $0 per month
- Features:
- 3 credits per month
- No extras
- Ability to earn credits by contributing to the community
Basic Plan
- Price: $8.99 per month (save 20% with yearly billing)
- Features:
- 100 credits per month
- Extras included:
- Google Drive sync
- Privacy controls
- Custom genes
Standard Plan
- Price: $18.99 per month (save 20% with yearly billing)
- Features:
- 275 credits per month
- Extras included:
- Google Drive sync
- Privacy controls
- Custom genes
Pro Plan
- Price: $38.99 per month (save 20% with yearly billing)
- Features:
- 700 credits per month
- Extras included:
- Google Drive sync
- Privacy controls
- Custom genes
9. Imagine.art
Imagine.art is a versatile and powerful AI image generator that offers a wide range of styles and customization options. I crafted many images using this tool, from futuristic cityscapes to mythical creatures. However, I noticed that MidJourney outshines Imagine.art when it comes to detailing and making images look realistic. That said, MidJourney is a paid service and more expensive, whereas Imagine.art provides great value for money. The user interface is intuitive, making it easy for both beginners and advanced users to dive right in and start creating.
Best For: Those seeking value for money in an AI image generator, with a versatile range of styles.
Imagine.art Pricing Plans
Standard Plan
- Price: $8 per month (normally $11, billed yearly with 30% off)
- Features:
- 16,000 credits
- Fast processing
- Access to all styles & models
- Commercial license
- Android access
- Early access to new features
- Designed for newcomers exploring with limited features and image generation
Professional Plan
- Price: $10 per month (normally $14, billed yearly with 30% off)
- Features:
- 40,000 credits
- Fast processing
- Access to all styles & models
- Commercial license
- Android access
- Early access to new features
- Designed for serious users for personal/commercial images
- Includes all Standard Plan features and more
Premium Plan
- Price: $13 per month (normally $18, billed yearly with 30% off)
- Features:
- 100,000 credits
- Fast processing
- Access to all styles & models
- Commercial license
- Android access
- Early access to new features
- Includes all Professional features plus expanded capabilities
- Seamless Android & web access
10. RunwayML
RunwayML is a reliable AI image generator that’s worth exploring for your creative projects. When you sign up, you receive a generous amount of free credits, allowing you to generate a considerable number of images without any initial investment. However, it’s important to note that while RunwayML excels in many areas, it struggles with creating highly realistic images. I’ve also observed that this AI tool often has difficulty accurately rendering hands and faces, which can be a limitation depending on your needs.
Best For: Getting started with AI-generated images thanks to generous free credits, though it may not be suitable for highly realistic image requirements.
RunwayML Pricing Plans
Basic Plan
- Price: Free Forever
- Features:
- 125 credits per month (125 credits = 25s of Gen-2, 8s of Gen-1, or 25 image generations)
- Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 4 seconds
- Gen-2 (Text to Video) up to 16 seconds via Extend Video
- 3 video projects
- 5GB of asset storage
- Video editor exports in 720p
- Limited image export options
- Cannot buy additional credits
- Cannot upscale resolution or remove watermarks on Gen-1 and Gen-2
Standard Plan (Popular)
- Price: $12 per user per month (billed annually as $144)
- Features:
- 625 credits per month (625 credits = 125s of Gen-2, 44s of Gen-1, or 125 image generations)
- Credits reset to 625 every month (credits that aren’t used do not roll over to the next month)
- Upscale resolution and remove watermarks on Gen-1 and Gen-2
- Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 seconds
- Gen-2 (Text to Video) up to 16 seconds via Extend Video
- Unlimited video editor projects
- 100GB of asset storage
- Video editor exports in 4K & Green Screen alpha matte
- 2K image exports and full 3D texture options
- Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)
- Max. 5 users per workspace
Pro Plan
- Price: $28 per user per month (billed annually as $336)
- Features:
- 2250 credits per month (2250 credits = 450s of Gen-2, 160s of Gen-1, or 450 image generations)
- Credits reset to 2250 every month (credits that aren’t used do not roll over to the next month)
- Upscale resolution and remove watermarks on Gen-1 and Gen-2
- Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 seconds
- Gen-2 (Text to Video) up to 16 seconds via Extend Video
- Unlimited video editor projects
- 500GB of asset storage
- All video editor exports from Standard Plan, plus PNG & ProRes for video editor compositions
- All image exports from Standard Plan, plus PNG & ProRes
- Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)
- Create custom voices for Lip Sync and Text-to-Speech
- Max. 10 users per workspace
Unlimited Plan
- Price: $76 per user per month (billed annually as $912)
- Features:
- Unlimited video generations
- Includes all Pro Plan features
- Unlimited generations of Gen-1 and Gen-2 in Explore Mode at relaxed rate
- Credits (with no rate restrictions) reset to 2250 every month (2250 credits = 450s of Gen-2, 160s of Gen-1, or 450 image generations)
- In Credits Mode, generations are faster, and you can run many more at the same time
- Max. 10 users per workspace
Enterprise Plan
- Price: Custom pricing
- Features:
- Scalable for large organizations
- Includes all Pro Plan features
- Single sign-on
- Custom credit amounts
- Custom storage
- Model customizations
- Configurable teamspaces to segment and organize assets
- Advanced security and compliance
- Enterprise-wide onboarding
- Ongoing success program
- Priority support
- Integration with internal tools
- Workspace analytics
Conclusion:
There you have it—my updated top 10 AI image generators of 2024. Each of these tools offers something unique, from Artbreeder’s innovative “breeding” technique to Imagine.art’s versatile and highly detailed creations. They’ve helped me turn simple ideas into stunning visuals and have pushed the boundaries of what I thought was possible. I highly encourage you to give some of these a try. Happy creating!
What are your experiences with AI image generators? Got any favorites or upcoming ones you’re excited about? Drop a comment below; I’d love to hear from you!
Until next time, keep those creative juices flowing!
