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Ideogram pricing & features

Image generator with a weekly free allowance, mask-based inpainting, reference images, 2x-8x upscaling and an API; Plus is $15/month billed yearly.

#8 of 28 · AI Image GeneratorsFacts read Oct 24, 2026
Score in AI Image Generators7.6 /10
Paid from
$15/mo · yearly
Free plan
Yes
#8 of 28 — see the rankingPrices from docs.ideogram.ai/plans-and-billing/available-plans

At a glance

Best for
Text-heavy designs with masks, references and an image API
Pricing model
Freemium
Free trial
Not published
Rank
#8 of 28
What it does well
The free plan gives 30 credits a week, and the docs cover masks, reference images and 2x/4x/8x upscaling.
Watch for
Its FAQ does not confirm commercial use; it says that depends on Ideogram's Terms of Service.

Ideogram pricing, as printed

Paid from$15/mo, billed yearly (Plus)“$15/month ($180 a year)” — docs.ideogram.ai/plans-and-billing/available-plans
Free planYes“Ideogram pricing for the free plan and each paid plan.” — docs.ideogram.ai/plans-and-billing/available-plans
Free trialNot published

Feature check

  • ✓Image editing · YesEdits an existing image: inpainting, outpainting or region edits.“A mask marks the part of an image you want to change.” — docs.ideogram.ai/edit/masks-and-inpainting
  • ✓Reference images · YesUses an uploaded image as a style, character or composition reference.“A reference image gives the model something to work from besides your words” — docs.ideogram.ai/create/reference-images
  • ✓Upscaling · YesBuilt-in image upscaling.“Upscaling makes an image larger and adds detail so it stays sharp.” — docs.ideogram.ai/edit/upscale
  • –Commercial use · Not publishedThe maker says generated images may be used commercially on at least one plan.
  • ✓API · YesA public image-generation API documented on the maker's site.“The Ideogram API lets you generate and edit images from your own code.” — docs.ideogram.ai/plans-and-billing/ideogram-api

Questions about Ideogram

Ideogram Plus starts at $15/mo, billed yearly, and it has a free plan. Read from ideogram.ai on Oct 24, 2026.

Ideogram alternatives

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Head to head

Ideogram vs Recraft#8 vs #20 · $15/mo · yearly vs Not published

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