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| Tagline | The one that actually gets text in images right. | Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output. | OpenAI's video model. Long clips, cinematic quality. | Run any open-source AI model with an API call. |
| Category | Image | Image | Video | Dev Platform |
| Pricing | Free + $8/mo + $20/mo + $60/mo | Free + $12-$48/mo | Included with ChatGPT Plus/Pro | Pay per second of compute |
| Best for | Anything with text — posters, ads, album covers, slide decks. | Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control. | ChatGPT subscribers experimenting with cinematic shots. | Developers using open-source models (Flux, SDXL, Whisper, etc). |
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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. | A-tier. Amazing when it works, frustrating when it doesn't. Runway still more reliable for pros. | S-tier for open-source model APIs. The default in this space. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → | Open → |