Artlist vs Ella by Novella (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Artlist
From $11.99/mo against from $32/mo
Free plan
Ella by Novella
Only Ella by Novella has one
Higher rating
Artlist
4.2 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools

Side by side

Compared on	Artlist	Ella by Novella
Our rating	4.2Better	4.0
Starts at	$11.99/moBetter	$32/mo
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Video	Video
Plans	AI Starter$19.99/mo, or $11.99/mo billed yearly AI Core$39.99/mo, or $23.99/mo billed yearly AI Creator$69.99/mo, or $41.67/mo billed yearly Custom BusinessCustom pricing	Free$0 Starter$14/mo Pro$32/mo
Key features	AI video, image, and voiceover generation under a shared credit system Royalty-free music and sound effects library built from the company's original catalog Stock footage library including footage up to 8K resolution 50+ video editing plugins for post-production workflows Video templates for faster asset assembly	Single interface spanning multiple AI video models, including Kling, HappyHorse, and Seedance Built-in cloud-based video editor for assembly and export Prompt-to-cinematic-video generation Chrome extension delivery with no separate desktop install Credit bundle purchases alongside subscription plans
Pros	Combines licensed asset libraries with generation tools in one subscription instead of two separate services Established company (founded 2016) with a large creator base and enterprise clients like Nike and Netflix Credit-based AI Suite gives flexibility to shift usage between video, image, and voice generation	Multi-model access avoids being locked into one video generator's style or limitations Free plan lets creators test the full generate-edit-export loop before paying Real revenue traction, roughly $440K per public data, from a four-person team signals product-market fit
Cons	No free trial for any plan as of 2026, unlike several AI generation competitors Full AI Studio access requires the higher-priced Professional tier at $89.99 per month Credit limits on lower tiers can run out during heavier generation workloads	Annual billing ($384-$780/year) is a bigger upfront commitment than month-to-month competitors Chrome-extension-only delivery limits use on other browsers or mobile Four-person team size, per public data, constrains support capacity at scale
Company	Artlist Ltd., founded 2016	Novella AI, founded 2023

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Artlist better than Ella by Novella?

In our reviews Artlist scores 4.2 and Ella by Novella scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Artlist: Creative platform combining royalty-free music, footage, and an AI Suite for generating video, image, and voiceover content. Ella by Novella: AI video creation Chrome extension letting creators switch between Kling, Seedance, and other models in one editor.

Which is cheaper, Artlist or Ella by Novella?

Artlist has the lower starting price: from $11.99/mo for Artlist and from $32/mo for Ella by Novella.

Do Artlist and Ella by Novella have free plans?

Only Ella by Novella has a free plan.

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