Best Free Smart Palette Alternatives
26 alternatives to Smart Palette with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Smart Palette — You open Smart Palette and describe the kind of artwork you are imaginingInput: text · Output: images
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Design tools anyone can use, now with AI throughout
Design suite for everyone with AI built in, including posters and backgrounds; free tier
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, video, slides
Free planFrom $18/mo
80%Strong alternative
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
PostersBackground GenerationBackground RemovalImage ExpansionPhoto EditingObject RemovalVideo GenerationVideo EditingWebsite BuildingPitch DecksChartsPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Multiple AI art models in one place
Hosts several AI art models side by side; free tier, from $5.99
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $5.99/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
3
Deep Dream Generator specializes in AI-powered visual creation with 30+ dedicated models for generating art and images
Specialist visual creation with 30+ dedicated models; free tier and upscaling
Input: text, images · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $9/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image UpscalingImage to ImageVideo Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Production-ready AI art with controls professionals need
Production-oriented art generator with fine controls for professionals; from only $2
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $2/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Anime ArtIllustrationImage UpscalingPhoto EditingImage to ImageVideo GenerationImage to VideoTextures
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
5
AI images with text that's actually readable
Strong at images whose text stays readable; logos and posters too, from $8
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $8/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
PostersLogo Design
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI generation built into the tools professionals already use
Generation woven into Adobe tools professionals already use; free tier and trial
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Photo EditingImage to ImageVideo GenerationImage to VideoSound Effects
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Real-time AI image generation as you draw
Real-time generation that reacts as you draw; includes upscaling, free tier available
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $21/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image UpscalingImage to ImageVideo Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
8
AI images built for designers
Aimed at designers: icons, logos and graphic design alongside image generation; from $20
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $20/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Graphic DesignIcon DesignLogo DesignMockupsVector Graphics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Breed images into something new
Breed and blend images into something new; portrait focus, from $7.49
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $7.49/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
PortraitsImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
Freepik AI Image Generator puts multiple AI models in one spot
Several AI models gathered in one spot by a stock-asset giant; free tier, from $5
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $5/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
11
ArtSmart AI focuses on speed and simplicity
Built around speed and simplicity; free tier and trial, from $16
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $16/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
AI images through SD Telegram bot won't cost you a penny
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Prompt WritingImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
Hybrid autoregressive diffusion image generator
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $4/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to ImageOpen Source Models
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
14
Speed matters when you're cranking out visuals
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $10/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Video GenerationImage to Video
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
15
Artlist's AI image generator turns written prompts into high-quality visuals in seconds.
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free plan
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to ImageAPI Integration
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
17
Building AI workflows in code gets tedious fast
Input: text, images · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $16/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Video GenerationImage to Video
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
18
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
19
Text descriptions rarely translate into perfect visuals
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $6/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
20
Seedream 4.0 is an image creation model from ByteDance Seed that merges image generation and image editing in one architecture.
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9/moAPI
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
21
Creating consistent brand imagery across marketing campaigns usually means juggling multiple AI tools
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $10/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage UpscalingImage to ImageVideo GenerationMusic GenerationText to Speech
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
22
Image quality swings wildly based on which AI model you pick
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9.9/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Open source AI art you can run on your own computer
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free plan
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
Image to ImageVideo GenerationMusic GenerationOpen Source Models
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
24
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
25
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Also tagged for
HeadshotsBackground RemovalImage UpscalingPhoto EditingPhoto Restoration
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Opening PixExact drops you into a familiar image generator interface with one crucial difference: two input boxes sit above the prompt field asking for exact width and height in pixels
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $10.8/mo
60%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Smart Palette
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Smart Palette's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 1 we tag Smart Palette for
Image Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Smart Palette alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva AI | 80% | text, images, video | images, video, slides | From $18/mo | Yes | — | AI Graphic Design |
| NightCafe | 80% | text, images | images | From $5.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Image Generator |
| Deep Dream Generator | 80% | text, images | images, audio, video | From $9/mo | Yes | — | AI Image Generator |
| Leonardo AI | 72% | text, images | images, video | From $2/mo | Yes | — | AI Image Generator |
| Ideogram | 72% | text, images | images | From $8/mo | Yes | — | AI Image Generator |
| Adobe Firefly | 61% | text, images, video | images, audio, video | From $9.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Image Generator |
Frequently asked
What is the best free Smart Palette alternative?
Canva AI (80% match) is the closest free alternative to Smart Palette: Design tools anyone can use, now with AI throughout. NightCafe (80% match) and Deep Dream Generator (80% match) come next.
What is the best Smart Palette alternative for generating images?
Stable Diffusion ranks first for generating images at 87% match. See the full list of Smart Palette alternatives for Image Generation.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Smart Palette's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Smart Palette's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.