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Indie alternatives to DALL·E
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what DALL·E does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideogram | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, API |
| Krea | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| NightCafe | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Recraft | Free plan | – | – | Web, API |
The alternatives
3. Leonardo.Ai
AI image and video generation for creatives
AI platform for generating images and video with fine-tuned models, canvas editing and asset tools.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android, API · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to DALL·E?
Yes. 5 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Ideogram, Krea, Leonardo.Ai, NightCafe and 1 more.
Which DALL·E alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Ideogram, Leonardo.Ai and NightCafe. On Android: Leonardo.Ai and NightCafe.
What makes these alternatives to DALL·E “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as DALL·E.
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