Shortlist by what you need
Start here if you know why you are leaving Gencraft.
Want the closest match?
JoyFun AIMost similar to Gencraft in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens JoyFun AI in a new tab)Need a free plan?
OpenArtHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
Visit (opens OpenArt in a new tab)Want the best rated?
StarryAIRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for Gencraft.
Visit (opens StarryAI in a new tab)
At a glance
Green means better than Gencraft, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GencraftBaseline | 3.9 | $3.99/mo | Yes | AI art and video generator that turns text prompts into images, custom-trained models, and short clips. | |
| JoyFun AI | 2.6−1.3 | Free | Yes | Face swap, image-to-video and AI effects in a credit-based mobile app | vs Gencraft |
 CharaLab | 3.7−0.2 | Free | Yes | All-in-one anime-style original-character generator - image, video and effects from a text prompt or reference photo. | vs Gencraft |
 Lucidpic | 3.8−0.1 | $8/mo$4.01 more | Yes | AI image and video studio for generating photorealistic people, headshots, and product visuals without a camera. | vs Gencraft |
| OpenArt | 4.2+0.3 | $10/mo$6.01 more | Yes | Node-based workflows for teams who outgrew single prompts | vs Gencraft |
 Loova | 2.7−1.2 | Free | Yes | A broad creative suite that names an 'AI Bikini Generator' among its effects. | vs Gencraft |
 ArtSmart | 3.6−0.3 | Free | Yes | Text-to-image generation with inpainting, outpainting, upscaling and custom avatar training in one workspace. | vs Gencraft |
| StarryAI | 4.2+0.3 | $16/mo$12.01 more | Yes | A mobile art app built around keeping full ownership rights | vs Gencraft |
 Aitubo | 3.8−0.1 | Free | Yes | Seven named image models (Seedream 5.0, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 1.5 and more) plus video, music and 200+ effects - 2M+ users, 300M+ works created. | vs Gencraft |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Gencraft.
JoyFun AI
2.6Free
vs Gencraft−1.3
Face swap, image-to-video and AI effects in a credit-based mobile app.
- Face swap on images and video
- Image to video generation
- Image to image restyling
Native mobile apps on both stores, not a wrapped web page
Face swap cannot verify that the person whose face you used agreed
CharaLab
3.7Free
vs Gencraft−0.2
All-in-one anime-style original-character generator - image, video and effects from a text prompt or reference photo.
- Text-prompt or reference-photo character generation
- 20+ art styles for image and video output
- Character images in under 10 seconds
Combines generation and post-generation editing tools in one place
Keeping a character visually consistent across multiple generations remains hard
Lucidpic
3.8$8/mo
vs Gencraft$4.01 more−0.1
AI image and video studio for generating photorealistic people, headshots, and product visuals without a camera.
- AI-generated photorealistic people for commercial stock-style use
- AI headshot generator producing professional portraits from a selfie
- Full-body photo generation starting from a single face image
Ten-year track record (Lucid VR since 2015) rather than a brand-new startup
Free tier is capped at 10 generations a month, limiting real evaluation
OpenArt
4.2$10/mo
vs Gencraft$6.01 more+0.3
Node-based workflows for teams who outgrew single prompts.
- Node-based visual workflow builder
- Large library of community workflow templates
- Consistent character generation across images
Workflow builder handles repeatable, multi-step generation tasks well
Node-based workflows have a steeper learning curve than a prompt box
Loova
2.7Free
vs Gencraft−1.2
A broad creative suite that names an 'AI Bikini Generator' among its effects.
- Text, image and video to video generation
- Prompt-based video editing
- Talking Photo and motion transfer avatar tools
Broad, functional creative suite across image, video and avatar tools
Names an 'AI Bikini Generator' among its listed effects
ArtSmart
3.6Free
vs Gencraft−0.3
Text-to-image generation with inpainting, outpainting, upscaling and custom avatar training in one workspace.
- Text to image generation
- Inpainting and outpainting
- Upscaling built in
Editing tools alongside generation avoid regenerating from scratch
Train only on images you own or have permission to use
StarryAI
4.2$16/mo
vs Gencraft$12.01 more+0.3
A mobile art app built around keeping full ownership rights.
- Full commercial ownership of generated images
- Dedicated NFT art creation tools
- Over 1,000 style presets
Explicit, upfront ownership rights on generated art
Style-preset approach limits precise creative control
Aitubo
3.8Free
vs Gencraft−0.1
Seven named image models (Seedream 5.0, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 1.5 and more) plus video, music and 200+ effects - 2M+ users, 300M+ works created.
- 7 named image/video models: Seedream 5.0, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 1.5 and more
- AI music generation
- 200+ video and photo effects including face swap
Broad, named multi-model access rather than one general engine
Depth and polish likely vary across such a broad tool set
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Gencraft free?
Gencraft has a free plan, and paid plans start from $3.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Gencraft?
OpenArt is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: StarryAI, Lucidpic, Aitubo.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gencraft?
Among paid plans, Lucidpic has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with OpenArt.
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.