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8 alternatives · updated Sep 2026

The best Prisma alternatives in 2026

8 tools that do the job Prisma does. Each one is measured against Prisma on price, free plan and our rating, so you can see what you gain by switching.

Shortlist by what you need

Start here if you know why you are leaving Prisma.

  1. Want the closest match?

    Facetune

    Most similar to Prisma in what it does, its category and its price.

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  2. Need a free plan?

    Deep Dream Generator

    Has a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.

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  3. Want the best rated?

    FaceApp

    Rated 3.6 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Prisma.

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At a glance

Green means better than Prisma, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
PrismaBaseline4.0$1.99/moYesTurns photographs into artwork in hundreds of painterly styles, on iOS and Android.
Facetune3.7−0.3$5.99/mo$4 moreNoThe most downloaded selfie editor in the world - AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.vs Prisma
AILab Tools3.2−0.8FreeYesFree web-based portrait enhancement, background removal, and virtual try-on, plus 50+ commercial APIs for the same - files auto-deleted within 24 hours.vs Prisma
DaVinciFace3.1−0.9Not listedNoConverts a photograph into a portrait in Leonardo da Vinci's style, using a model trained on his work.vs Prisma
Doodle Morph AI2.9−1.1FreeYesMobile app from ellisapps inc. that turns a hand-drawn doodle into a photo-realistic AI image.vs Prisma
Mokker3.5−0.5FreeYesUpload a product photo, AI removes the background and studies your own reference images to match their exact style - no photoshoot, control the output colors too.vs Prisma
Deep Dream Generator3.9−0.1$19/mo$17.01 moreYesThe 2015 tool that started the AI-art trendvs Prisma
Magik Face3.0−1.0Not listedNoTrains a model on your face in two minutes, and says nothing about whose face it should be.vs Prisma
FaceApp3.6−0.4FreeYesAI photo editor with age, gender and style transformation filters, installed by 1 billion+ people, from FaceApp Technology Limited.vs Prisma

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches Prisma.

  1. Facetune

    3.7$5.99/mo

    vs Prisma$4 more−0.3

    The most downloaded selfie editor in the world - AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.

    • AI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application
    • Professional AI Headshot Generator
    • One-tap AI retouching - skin smoothing, eye brightening, feature reshaping

    Massive install base (295M+) and long track record since 2013

    VIP tier at $19.99/month is pricier than many single-purpose photo editors

  2. vs Prisma−0.8

    Free web-based portrait enhancement, background removal, and virtual try-on, plus 50+ commercial APIs for the same - files auto-deleted within 24 hours.

    • Free web-based portrait enhancement and background removal
    • Virtual try-on for clothes, makeup, and accessories
    • 50+ API endpoints for commercial image processing

    Genuinely free consumer tools alongside a serious commercial API tier

    API pricing isn't shown on the homepage

  3. DaVinciFace

    3.1Not listed

    vs Prisma−0.9

    Converts a photograph into a portrait in Leonardo da Vinci's style, using a model trained on his work.

    • Portraits generated in Leonardo da Vinci's style
    • Model built for a single artist rather than general style transfer
    • Works from any uploaded photograph

    Single-style focus captures what general style transfer misses

    One style only, with no editing controls

  4. vs Prisma−1.1

    Mobile app from ellisapps inc. that turns a hand-drawn doodle into a photo-realistic AI image.

    • Turns a hand-drawn doodle into a photo-realistic AI image
    • Built for casual use with no drawing skill needed
    • A minimal, single-purpose iOS app from a small studio

    Free to download and try

    Only 3 App Store ratings and no update since November 2023

  5. Mokker

    3.5Free

    vs Prisma−0.5

    Upload a product photo, AI removes the background and studies your own reference images to match their exact style - no photoshoot, control the output colors too.

    • AI background removal and replacement for product photos
    • Style transfer from user-uploaded reference images
    • Direct color control over generated backgrounds

    Style transfer from real reference photos beats a fixed template library for brand consistency

    Team/Organization tiers are priced per user, adding up for larger teams

  6. vs Prisma$17.01 more−0.1

    The 2015 tool that started the AI-art trend.

    • Original DeepDream-style surreal image transformation
    • Photo-to-art style transfer
    • Text-to-image generation modes added over time

    Distinctive psychedelic aesthetic no modern tool quite replicates

    Falls well behind modern tools on photorealism

  7. Magik Face

    3.0Not listed

    vs Prisma−1.0

    Trains a model on your face in two minutes, and says nothing about whose face it should be.

    • Personal model trained from your photos in about two minutes
    • 100+ portrait styles
    • Video generation with animation

    A trained personal model resembles you far better than a style filter

    No stated consent requirement for the face you upload

  8. FaceApp

    3.6Free

    vs Prisma−0.4

    AI photo editor with age, gender and style transformation filters, installed by 1 billion+ people, from FaceApp Technology Limited.

    • AI age, gender and style transformation from one photo
    • A wide filter and beautification library
    • Named App of the Year on both major app stores

    A specific, dated deletion policy for cached photos

    A documented 2019 privacy controversy over its data handling and origins

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Prisma free?

Prisma has a free plan, and paid plans start from $1.99/mo.

What is the best free alternative to Prisma?

Deep Dream Generator is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5). Other free options: FaceApp, Mokker, AILab Tools.

What is the cheapest alternative to Prisma?

Among paid plans, Facetune has the lowest starting price (from $5.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Deep Dream Generator.

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.