Compare software

ColorMagic vs Coolors: catalog facts
ColorMagic	Coolors
Best for: Designers who want a palette from a word or image in a few seconds	Best for: Fast color palette generator for browsing and tweaking combinations
Free Free to use, according to the site.	Free + paid options Free to use with a paid plan for extra features.
Web	Web
Generates palettes from text prompts Extracts palettes from uploaded images All 3 strengths for ColorMagic Generates palettes from text prompts Extracts palettes from uploaded images Includes a color mixer and CSS gradient generator	Very fast palette generation with keyboard shortcuts Large community of shared palettes to browse
AI-generated results can be hit or miss for a specific brief Requires an internet connection	Some features are locked behind a paid plan Web-based only, no offline desktop app
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ColorMagic colormagic.app Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Coolors coolors.co Catalog checked September 22, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.