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LumiYingMost similar to Maxart in what it does, its category and its price.
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DreamluxHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5. Maxart has none.
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Change Hair ColorFrom $3.9/mo, against from $6.9/mo for Maxart.
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MolyinRated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 3.2 for Maxart.
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At a glance
Green means better than Maxart, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaxartBaseline | 3.2 | $6.9/mo | No | AI video effects and image generation from a text prompt or photo, across several models | |
| LumiYing | 3.4+0.2 | $19.9/mo$13 more | No | Generate AI videos and images with multiple models in one workspace. | vs Maxart |
 AI Doll Generator | 3.0−0.2 | $4.9/mo$2 less | No | Turns a photo into a boxed collectible-doll image with a custom scene and accessories | vs Maxart |
| Change Hair Color | 3.1−0.1 | $3.9/mo$3 less | No | Previews new hair colors and hairstyles on your own photo before you dye | vs Maxart |
| Molyin | 3.9+0.7 | Not listed | No | Publishes every model's price and auto-refunds generations that fail. | vs Maxart |
| Dreamlux | 3.9+0.7 | $15.99/mo$9.09 more | YesMaxart has none | Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips. | vs Maxart |
 Seedance 2.0 AI | 3.5+0.3 | Free | YesMaxart has none | Third-party web front-end for the Seedance video models, combining image, video, audio and text references | vs Maxart |
 AI Inspo | 3.7+0.5 | Free | YesMaxart has none | One account, one credit pool, across Seedance 2.5/Kling 3.0/Vidu Q3 Pro for video, image and music generation - 200,000+ creators. | vs Maxart |
 PopUGC | 3.5+0.3 | $29/mo$22.1 more | No | AI image and video studio for e-commerce content | vs Maxart |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Maxart.
LumiYing
3.4$19.9/mo
vs Maxart$13 more+0.2
Generate AI videos and images with multiple models in one workspace.
- One workspace for video and image models from several companies
- Video models including Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0
- Image models including GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana, Midjourney and Seedream
Compare output from rival models without juggling separate accounts
An aggregator of other companies' models, not a model maker itself
AI Doll Generator
3.0$4.9/mo
vs Maxart$2 less−0.2
Turns a photo into a boxed collectible-doll image with a custom scene and accessories.
- Turns a photo into a personalized collectible doll image
- Customizes the doll's scene and accessories
- Boxed collectible-style presentation
Quick novelty images from a single photo
Only 2 free credits for new users
Change Hair Color
3.1$3.9/mo
vs Maxart$3 less−0.1
Previews new hair colors and hairstyles on your own photo before you dye.
- Previews a new hair color on your own photo
- Natural shades plus bold colors such as pink, blue and purple
- Hairstyle changes, including afro and buzz cut
See a color before committing to dye
Only 4 free credits for new users
Molyin
3.9Not listed
vs Maxart+0.7
Publishes every model's price and auto-refunds generations that fail.
- Video generation via Seedance 2.5 with 30-second single takes
- Image tools in the same account
- Failed generations automatically refunded
Auto-refunds failed generations rather than charging for them
Music and voice are announced, not shipped
Dreamlux
3.9$15.99/mo
vs Maxart$9.09 more+0.7Free plan
Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips.
- Text-to-video generation from scripts and prompts
- Image-to-video animation preserving the original subject
- Watermark-free output on every tier, including free
Free tier produces watermark-free video, unlike numerous competitors
Credit consumption can run out fast on longer or higher-resolution clips
Seedance 2.0 AI
3.5Free
vs Maxart+0.3Free plan
Third-party web front-end for the Seedance video models, combining image, video, audio and text references.
- Generates 4 to 15 second clips from text, image, video and audio references
- Reference control aimed at keeping character, style and motion consistent
- Access to several model families including Seedance 2.5, Kling and Veo 3
Multiple reference types in one generation, not text prompts alone
An independent front-end, not ByteDance's official Seedance product
AI Inspo
3.7Free
vs Maxart+0.5Free plan
One account, one credit pool, across Seedance 2.5/Kling 3.0/Vidu Q3 Pro for video, image and music generation - 200,000+ creators.
- Unified video, image and music generation in one account
- Multi-model routing: Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0, Vidu Q3 Pro and others
- 2,000+ effect templates
One credit pool across video, image and music instead of separate subscriptions
Access to specific named models depends on their own availability and terms
PopUGC
3.5$29/mo
vs Maxart$22.1 more+0.3
AI image and video studio for e-commerce content.
- Batch generation of product images and short marketing videos
- Image-to-image, image-to-video and text-to-video generation
- Aimed at Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, eBay and Etsy sellers
Batch mode is built for catalogues, not one image at a time
No free plan: new accounts get a one-time trial quota, then Starter at $29
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Maxart free?
Maxart does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $6.9/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Maxart?
Dreamlux is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: AI Inspo, Seedance 2.0 AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to Maxart?
Among paid plans, Change Hair Color has the lowest starting price (from $3.9/mo). If you need it free, start with Dreamlux.
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.