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Images and design · Paid serviceSee current pricing

Ideogram

An image generator that is especially good at putting readable text into pictures.

At a glance

Best for
Posters, logos, and text in images
Price
See current pricing
Free plan
Yes, limited

Prices were checked in 2026 and change often. Confirm on the service's own site.

Quick answers

How much does Ideogram cost?

Ideogram changes its prices often, so check its site for current plans. We last checked in 2026.

Does Ideogram have a free plan?

Yes, limited.

What is Ideogram best for?

Ideogram is best for posters, logos, and text in images.

What are the best free alternatives to Ideogram?

The best free, open-source alternatives to Ideogram are ComfyUI and Fooocus. See all free alternatives to Ideogram.

Free alternatives in the Free Market

ComfyUI screenshot
Images4.8

ComfyUI iconComfyUI

Build image and video generation workflows by connecting blocks, with full control over every step.

  • Some setup
  • Windows · Mac · Linux
Code
Open source, GPL-3.0
Models
Open weights, your choice
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it
Fooocus screenshot
Images4.2

Fooocus iconFooocus

Image generation with almost no settings: type a prompt and get a good picture.

  • Easy install
  • Windows · Mac · Linux
Code
Open source, GPL-3.0
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it