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Shutterstock AI Image Generator vs Recraft: catalog facts
Shutterstock AI Image GeneratorRecraft
Paid

Licensing generated images goes through Shutterstock's paid plans.

Freemium

Hosted service with free and paid usage; the API is offered separately.

Web Android, iOS, Web
  • Generated images come with commercial licensing
  • Part of an established stock media service
  • Generates vector graphics as well as raster images
  • Saved styles keep a set of images visually consistent
  • Tied to Shutterstock accounts and licensing
  • Online only
  • Cloud-only; images are generated on Recraft's servers
  • Pricing details are not shown on the homepage
Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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