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Recraft vs Shutterstock AI Image Generator: catalog facts
Recraft	Shutterstock AI Image Generator
Freemium Hosted service with free and paid usage; the API is offered separately.	Paid Licensing generated images goes through Shutterstock's paid plans.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
Generates vector graphics as well as raster images Saved styles keep a set of images visually consistent	Generated images come with commercial licensing Part of an established stock media service
Cloud-only; images are generated on Recraft's servers Pricing details are not shown on the homepage	Tied to Shutterstock accounts and licensing Online only
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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