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CGFacesMost similar to Generated Photos in what it does, its category and its price.
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Freepik AIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Generated Photos has none.
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GencraftFrom $3.99/mo, against from $19.99/mo for Generated Photos.
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Stockimg AIRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Generated Photos.
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At a glance
Green means better than Generated Photos, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Generated PhotosBaseline | 3.8 | $19.99/mo | No | AI face and full-body model generator that produces royalty-free synthetic human photos. | |
| CGFaces | 3.0−0.8 | Not listed | No | A stock library of AI-generated faces and images with their prompts attached - copy, remix, or generate your own in AI Studio, then send finished designs to print. | vs Generated Photos |
| Freepik AI | 4.2+0.4 | $14.5/mo$5.49 less | YesGenerated Photos has none | An AI generator hub bolted onto a stock-asset giant | vs Generated Photos |
 Lucidpic | 3.8Same | $8/mo$11.99 less | YesGenerated Photos has none | AI image and video studio for generating photorealistic people, headshots, and product visuals without a camera. | vs Generated Photos |
 Shutterstock AI | 4.0+0.2 | $29/mo$9.01 more | No | AI trained only on Shutterstock's own licensed library | vs Generated Photos |
| Gencraft | 3.9+0.1 | $3.99/mo$16 less | YesGenerated Photos has none | AI art and video generator that turns text prompts into images, custom-trained models, and short clips. | vs Generated Photos |
 CandyIcons | 3.4−0.4 | $15/mo$4.99 less | No | Describe your app in a sentence, pick a style from 18+ options, and AI generates custom app icons - ChatGPT helps brainstorm the description itself. | vs Generated Photos |
| Stockimg AI | 4.2+0.4 | $19/mo$0.99 less | YesGenerated Photos has none | Generate your own stock assets instead of licensing them | vs Generated Photos |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Generated Photos.
CGFaces
3.0Not listed
vs Generated Photos−0.8
A stock library of AI-generated faces and images with their prompts attached - copy, remix, or generate your own in AI Studio, then send finished designs to print.
- Browsable library of AI-generated images with visible prompts
- Built-in AI Studio for custom generation
- Category and location filtering for fast discovery
Clean consent story - entirely synthetic imagery, no real-person likeness involved
Specific pricing isn't detailed on the page
Freepik AI
4.2$14.5/mo
vs Generated Photos$5.49 less+0.4Free plan
An AI generator hub bolted onto a stock-asset giant.
- Multiple third-party AI models in one interface (Mystic, Flux, Imagen)
- Generated images combine directly with Freepik's stock library
- Commercial licensing bundled with paid plans
Generation and a massive stock library live in one workspace
Most value depends on already using Freepik for stock assets
Lucidpic
3.8$8/mo
vs Generated Photos$11.99 lessSameFree plan
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
Shutterstock AI
4.0$29/mo
vs Generated Photos$9.01 more+0.2
AI trained only on Shutterstock's own licensed library.
- Trained exclusively on Shutterstock's licensed contributor library
- Commercial indemnification for generated images
- Contributor royalty payments tied to AI usage
Commercially indemnified output backed by a long-established marketplace
No free tier to test before subscribing
Gencraft
3.9$3.99/mo
vs Generated Photos$16 less+0.1Free plan
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
CandyIcons
3.4$15/mo
vs Generated Photos$4.99 less−0.4
Describe your app in a sentence, pick a style from 18+ options, and AI generates custom app icons - ChatGPT helps brainstorm the description itself.
- AI app icon generation from a text description
- 18+ selectable visual styles
- ChatGPT-powered description assistant
Wide style selection (18+) fits very different brand aesthetics
One-time credit pricing means costs accumulate with heavy iteration
Stockimg AI
4.2$19/mo
vs Generated Photos$0.99 less+0.4Free plan
Generate your own stock assets instead of licensing them.
- Purpose-built generators for logos, book covers, and posters
- Positioned as a replacement for licensing stock assets
- Genre and industry-specific input fields per asset type
Purpose-built templates speed up common business asset creation
Template-driven approach limits open-ended creative exploration
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Generated Photos free?
Generated Photos does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $19.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Generated Photos?
Freepik AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Stockimg AI, Gencraft, Lucidpic.
What is the cheapest alternative to Generated Photos?
Among paid plans, Gencraft has the lowest starting price (from $3.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Freepik AI.
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.