AI Image Free plan
Ideogram
AI image generator known for in-image text, posters, and logos, with an unlimited slow queue on paid plans.
Visit Ideogram → Last verified 2026-10-21
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 30 credits/week, only for Google, Apple or Microsoft sign-ins; all images public |
| Plus | $20/mo | monthly; $15/mo billed yearly ($180/yr) | 2,400 priority credits/mo, unlimited slow queue, private generations, quality export |
| Pro | $60/mo | monthly; $42/mo billed yearly ($504/yr) | 7,500 priority credits/mo, batch generation, largest queue |
| Team | $30/user/mo | monthly; $20/user/mo billed yearly ($240/user/yr) | 3,600 priority credits per user/mo; minimum 2 users |
| Pay as you go | 1¢/credit | — | No subscription; also covers API usage |
Free plan: Yes — 30 credits a week for accounts that sign in with Google, Apple or Microsoft (email sign-ups get none). Everything generated on Free is public.. Source: official pricing page.
Key features
- After priority credits run out, Plus, Pro and Team keep generating with Ideogram models in a slower queue with no limit
- Edits, reference images, upscales, custom models and partner models always need credits
- Ideogram 4.5 takes up to 5 reference images; 4.0 offers very wide ratios (e.g. 3:1) at 1K or 2K
- Ideogram 3.0 keeps style presets, style references, negative prompts and color palettes
- Transparent-background models for stickers, icons and print-on-demand
- Ideogram says it doesn't claim ownership of generated images; commercial use allowed per its terms
- Unused subscription credits expire each cycle; top-up credits carry over
Not yet verified
- Credits per image by model and quality (shown in-app under Settings → Usage costs, not on the public pricing page)
Coverage
- Adobe Firefly Pricing (2026): Standard vs Pro vs Pro Plus, Credit Costs per Model, and the 'Unlimited' Offer
- Midjourney Alternatives (2026): 5 Image Generators Compared on Price, Privacy, and Free Plans
Alternatives
- Midjourney — High-quality AI image and video generation, subscription-only.
- Recraft — AI image and vector (SVG) generator for designers and brands, with mockups, background tools, and an API.
- Leonardo.Ai — Multi-model AI image and video platform with its own models, third-party models, custom model training, and a token-based plan system.
Sources
- https://ideogram.ai/pricing
- https://docs.ideogram.ai/plans-and-billing/available-plans
- https://docs.ideogram.ai/create/models
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