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AIPenlyMost similar to ArtSmart in what it does, its category and its price.
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GencraftHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
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AISEO ArtFrom $7/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Photo Editor AIRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for ArtSmart.
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At a glance
Green means better than ArtSmart, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ArtSmartBaseline | 3.6 | Free | Yes | Text-to-image generation with inpainting, outpainting, upscaling and custom avatar training in one workspace. | |
| AIPenly | 3.4−0.2 | Not listed | No | Generate SEO-optimized blog content and matching AI images in one pass - plus face swap, inpainting, outpainting, and upscaling for editing the results afterward. | vs ArtSmart |
| AISEO Art | 3.0−0.6 | $7/mo | No | Stable Diffusion-powered art generation with inpainting, avatar creation, and reverse-image similarity search - unlimited generations on the Pro plan for $15/month. | vs ArtSmart |
 FinePixel | 3.4−0.2 | Free | Yes | Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting. | vs ArtSmart |
 iPic.ai | 3.5−0.1 | Free | Yes | Free image generator bundling art, avatar, background removal and headshot tools. | vs ArtSmart |
 Playform | 3.6Same | Free | Yes | AI art generation built for artists working toward a body of work rather than one-off prompt outputs. | vs ArtSmart |
| Gencraft | 3.9+0.3 | $3.99/mo | Yes | AI art and video generator that turns text prompts into images, custom-trained models, and short clips. | vs ArtSmart |
| Photo Editor AI | 3.7+0.1 | Free | Yes | More than 30 AI photo tools in one editor, each benchmarked to the best model for the task. | vs ArtSmart |
 PromeAI | 3.5−0.1 | Not listed | No | AI-driven design suite from Team LibAI with sketch rendering, background and video generation and headshots, aimed at architects, interior and product designers. | vs ArtSmart |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches ArtSmart.
AIPenly
3.4Not listed
vs ArtSmart−0.2
Generate SEO-optimized blog content and matching AI images in one pass - plus face swap, inpainting, outpainting, and upscaling for editing the results afterward.
- AI content generation for blog posts, web copy, and ad copy
- AI image generation matched to generated content
- Face swap, inpainting, and outpainting editing tools
Combines content and image generation in one workflow, not two separate tools
Token-based pricing means costs scale with usage rather than a flat predictable rate
AISEO Art
3.0$7/mo
vs ArtSmart−0.6
Stable Diffusion-powered art generation with inpainting, avatar creation, and reverse-image similarity search - unlimited generations on the Pro plan for $15/month.
- Stable Diffusion-based text-to-image generation
- Inpainting - erase and replace specific image elements
- AI avatar generation
Named, real underlying model (Stable Diffusion)
Free trial is limited to 1 day
FinePixel
3.4Free
vs ArtSmart−0.2
Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting.
- Photo upscaling up to approximately ten times original resolution
- Text-to-image generation using diffusion models
- Inpainting for editing and extending existing images
Upscaling addresses a genuinely common practical need
Upscaling reconstructs plausible detail rather than recovering real detail
iPic.ai
3.5Free
vs ArtSmart−0.1
Free image generator bundling art, avatar, background removal and headshot tools.
- Text to image generation
- Avatar and anime generators
- Background remover
Bundles several image tasks rather than generation alone
Breadth at the cost of depth against dedicated tools
Playform
3.6Free
vs ArtSmartSame
AI art generation built for artists working toward a body of work rather than one-off prompt outputs.
- Training on your own images rather than prompts alone
- Tools aimed at developing a consistent visual direction
- Iteration and control over one-shot generation
Control and iteration suit building a body of work, not just single images
Steeper than a prompt box - it expects you to work at it
Gencraft
3.9$3.99/mo
vs ArtSmart+0.3
AI art and video generator that turns text prompts into images, custom-trained models, and short clips.
- Text-to-image and text-to-video generation
- Custom AI model training on user-supplied reference images
- Magic Edit tool for targeted image retouching
Free tier lets new users generate real images before paying anything
Five free generations is a narrow window to judge output quality before subscribing
Photo Editor AI
3.7Free
vs ArtSmart+0.1
More than 30 AI photo tools in one editor, each benchmarked to the best model for the task.
- More than 30 AI photo operations in one editor
- Per-task model benchmarking rather than one model throughout
- Upscaling to 4K and 8K, plus old photo restoration
Per-task model routing avoids the weak-feature problem
Will not match dedicated professional tools on any single task
PromeAI
3.5Not listed
vs ArtSmart−0.1
AI-driven design suite from Team LibAI with sketch rendering, background and video generation and headshots, aimed at architects, interior and product designers.
- A wide AI design toolkit: sketch rendering, background generation, upscaling and more
- Image-to-video and text-to-video generation
- AI headshot and AI supermodel tools
One suite covering a wide range of design and image tasks
No public pricing page; plan details require an account
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is ArtSmart free?
ArtSmart has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to ArtSmart?
Gencraft is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: Photo Editor AI, Playform, iPic.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to ArtSmart?
Among paid plans, Gencraft has the lowest starting price (from $3.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Gencraft.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.