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Head to head · 2026

ImageFX vs Photolaria

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

ImageFX

Google's free image experiment, now folded into Flow

4.2$5/mo

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Photolaria

Per-model credit costs published to the image, and private galleries by default

3.9Free

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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

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Photolaria does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    ImageFX

    4.2 against 3.9

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared onImageFXPhotolaria
Our rating4.2Better3.9
Starts at$5/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryImage GenerationImage Generation
PlansFrom $5/moFree
Key features
  • Image generation via Google's Nano Banana model
  • Now part of the broader Google Flow creative studio
  • Editable prompt chips for quick remixing
  • Combined image and Veo-powered video workspace
  • Free daily credit allowance
  • Prompt-based photo editing and generation in the browser
  • Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5.0 Pro
  • Per-model, per-resolution credit costs published
  • AI assistant that writes the prompt
  • Private galleries with no public sharing
Pros
  • Free tier gives real access to Google's image models
  • Now bundled with video generation in the same workspace
  • Prompt-chip interface makes remixing faster than retyping
  • Publishes what each model costs per image instead of hiding it
  • Free tier renews 15 credits daily and survives into paid plans
  • Private by default rather than a public feed
Cons
  • The original standalone ImageFX branding and page no longer exist
  • Broader Flow feature set adds complexity for someone who just wants images
  • Higher usage requires a paid credit plan
  • Monthly plan prices are not stated next to the credit allowances
  • Private galleries are a setting, not a security guarantee
  • No company named beyond a copyright line
CompanyGoogle, founded 2023Photolaria

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260818. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is ImageFX better than Photolaria?

In our reviews ImageFX scores 4.2 and Photolaria scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. ImageFX: Google's free image experiment, now folded into Flow. Photolaria: Per-model credit costs published to the image, and private galleries by default.

Which is cheaper, ImageFX or Photolaria?

ImageFX: from $5/mo. Photolaria: free.

Do ImageFX and Photolaria have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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