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Ideogram S | Recraft S | Elicit S | |
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| Tagline | The one that actually gets text in images right. | Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output. | AI research assistant for academic literature. |
| Category | Image | Image | Research |
| Pricing | Free + $8/mo + $20/mo + $60/mo | Free + $12-$48/mo | Free + $12-$42/mo |
| Best for | Anything with text — posters, ads, album covers, slide decks. | Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control. | Grad students, researchers, anyone doing literature reviews. |
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| Kai's verdict | S-tier for text-in-image. Use this for posters, Midjourney for art. | S-tier for designers. The only one that takes vectors seriously. | S-tier for academic research. Nothing else comes close for systematic reviews. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → |