FLUX
by FLUXFLUX is an open-source image model available through an API, web, desktop, Linux, and self-hosted setups.
Free plan Open source WebWindowsMacLinuxAPISelf-hosted
Best AI Image Generators 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
FLUX leads this list of 124 (record score 8.5, free plan). Recraft is next (record score 8.4, free plan), and Sogni is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.3).
AI image tools can create pictures from text prompts or reference images; the right choice depends on which creation and editing features you need and where you plan to use them.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 FLUX | FLUX is an open-source image model available through an API, web, desktop, Linux, and self-hosted setups. | 8.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Recraft | Recraft makes images from text on the web, iOS, Android, and in a browser extension. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Sogni | Sogni is an AI image generator for the web, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and its API. | 8.3 | $20 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 NightCafe | NightCafe is a text-to-image generator for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Tensor.Art | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Midjourney | Midjourney is a text-to-image generator for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features. | 8.0 | $96 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Ideogram | Ideogram turns text into images on the web and iOS, with tools to edit images and use references. | 7.9 | $20 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API, Self-hosted | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Dzine | Dzine is an AI image generator available on the web and iOS. | 7.8 | $8.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Adobe Firefly | Adobe Firefly creates images from text on the web, iOS, and Android, and accepts reference images. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Microsoft Image Creator | Microsoft Image Creator is a free text-to-image tool for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features. | 7.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
Look at text-to-image, reference-image and editing support, then weigh free plans, paid starting prices, monthly credits, commercial-use terms, API access and output formats.
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Recraft
Recraft makes images from text on the web, iOS, Android, and in a browser extension.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.4 Visit
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Sogni
Sogni is an AI image generator for the web, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and its API.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.3 Visit
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NightCafe
NightCafe is a text-to-image generator for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record8.1 Visit
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Tensor.Art
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.1 Visit
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Midjourney
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $96 a year Record8.0 Visit Midjourney is a text-to-image generator for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features.
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Ideogram
iPhone & iPadWebAPI+1 $20 a month, billed yearly Record7.9 Visit Ideogram turns text into images on the web and iOS, with tools to edit images and use references.
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Dzine
iPhone & iPadWebAPI $8.99 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit Dzine is an AI image generator available on the web and iOS.
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Adobe Firefly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.6 Visit Adobe Firefly creates images from text on the web, iOS, and Android, and accepts reference images.
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Microsoft Image Creator
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.6 Visit Microsoft Image Creator is a free text-to-image tool for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features.
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Shedevrum
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.5 Visit Shedevrum is a text-to-image generator available on the web, iOS, and Android.
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SeaArt AI
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.3 Visit SeaArt AI is a text-to-image generator for the web, iOS, and Android, with reference and editing features.
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Deep Dream Generator
WebAPI $9 a month Record7.2 Visit Deep Dream Generator creates images from text prompts and is available on the web and through its API.
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Wixel
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $90 a year Record7.2 Visit Wixel is a design tool for web, iOS, and Android with templates, illustration tools, and brand kits.
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Pebblely
WebAPI $9 a month, billed yearly Record7.1 Visit Pebblely suits merchants, marketers, and developers creating product visuals for ecommerce, social, websites, email, or advertising.
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BasedLabs
iPhone & iPadWebAPI Free plan Record6.9 Visit BasedLabs makes images from text on the web and iOS, with reference image and editing features.
Before you choose
Which image features do I need?
Start with the work you want to do: compare text-to-image generation, reference images and image editing. These are separate comparison points, so check the features for the tool you are considering.
Which platforms can I use?
Check platform availability before choosing. The list covers web and API access, along with iOS, Android, macOS and self-hosted options.
Can I test an AI image generator without paying?
Compare free plans, free trials and paid starting prices. A free plan gives ongoing no-cost access, while a free trial is a separate offer; check which applies to each tool.
Are generated images cleared for commercial use?
Review the commercial-use terms for the tool you plan to use. Compare monthly credits, too, if you expect to generate images regularly.
Does it support the output format I need?
Check output formats and API access if your workflow depends on a particular file type or connecting a generator to software.
Questions
What factors matter when selecting an AI image generator?
Consider text-to-image, reference-image and editing features; platforms; free plans; paid starting prices; monthly credits; commercial-use terms; API access; and output formats.
Can I access AI image generators on Android?
Android is among the platforms covered. Review each tool's platform details to confirm Android availability.
How do free plans differ from free trials?
The list treats free plans and free trials as separate pricing details. Check both for the tool you are considering.
Are images made with AI available for commercial use?
Commercial use is one of the comparison points. Review a tool's terms before using its generated images in your work.
Do AI image generators provide API access?
API access is one of the comparison points, and API is among the listed platform types. Review each tool's details for availability.
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