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ArtCraft iconArtCraft

The score measures project health and popularity. It is not a hands-on review. How it works

A desktop studio for staging and generating AI images and video. You connect the AI services you already use.

  • Easy install
  • Works on Windows, Mac, Linux

The openness label

Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Paid services, your own keys
Runs
In the cloud
Real cost
Free app, usage fees

License note: The app is open source. Generation runs on outside AI services that you pay directly.

What you need to run it

Any computer with a web connection, since the heavy work happens on outside services.

These are our estimates for comfortable use. Enter your computer's specs to see a verdict on every tool.

  • 40,652 stars on GitHub
  • Last updated 2026-11-11
  • Latest release artcraft-v0.41.1

Quick answers

Is ArtCraft free?

The ArtCraft app is free and open source, released under the Apache-2.0 license. The AI work is done by outside services that you connect and pay for directly.

Does ArtCraft run on my own computer?

The ArtCraft app runs on your computer, but the AI work happens on outside services, so it needs an internet connection.

What do I need to run ArtCraft?

Any computer with a web connection, since the heavy work happens on outside services. It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Are there any license limits on ArtCraft?

The app is open source. Generation runs on outside AI services that you pay directly.

Is ArtCraft still maintained?

Yes. The ArtCraft project was last updated on 2026-11-11.

What paid tools can ArtCraft replace?

People use ArtCraft as a free alternative to Higgsfield.

Checked by Forkopolis on November 11, 2026.

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