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AI tools for designers

Generation is the easy half. What separates these is control — whether you can direct the result, iterate on it, and get it out in a format the rest of the pipeline accepts.

  • Generate and iterate on imagery
  • Mock up interfaces
  • Clean up and upscale
  • Build a consistent style

Consistency across a set is harder than any single image. Test a tool on five variations of one thing before committing to it.

  1. Midjourney$10-$60/mo4.7

    AI-powered image generation creating stunning artwork and visuals from text descriptions.

    Watch out: No free tier

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  2. Leonardo AI$10-$48/mo4.4

    AI image generation platform with fine-tuned models for game assets, concept art, and design.

    Watch out: Token-based system

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  3. Ideogram$7-$20/mo4.3

    AI image generation with best-in-class text rendering and graphic design capabilities.

    Watch out: Less artistic than Midjourney

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  4. DALL-E 3$20/mo (via ChatGPT Plus)4.5

    OpenAI's latest image generation model creating highly detailed images from natural language.

    Watch out: Less artistic than Midjourney

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  5. Figma AI$12-$75/mo4.4

    Figma is the canvas where design, code, and AI come together. From first idea to shipped product — go from concept to production with your whole team, in one place.

    Watch out: Requires Figma knowledge

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  6. Pika$8-$58/mo4.3

    AI video generation and editing platform with creative effects and scene modification.

    Watch out: Lower quality than Runway

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  7. Runway$12-$76/mo4.5

    Runway is building foundational Real-World Intelligence that can understand, simulate and act in the world. We offer products and services built on-top of this intelligence to empower individuals and organizations to do more in the world.

    Watch out: Expensive for heavy use

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  8. Canva AI$13/mo4.5

    AI-enhanced design platform with Magic tools for generating images, presentations, and more.

    Watch out: AI features need Pro plan

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  9. Stable DiffusionFree (self-hosted)4.4

    Stability AI is the enterprise-ready creative partner for teams and creators, delivering professional-grade generative AI tools and solutions for content production at scale.

    Watch out: Requires GPU hardware

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  10. Luma Dream Machine$24-$96/mo4.2

    Luma AI is the creative AI platform for video generation and image creation. Powered by the world's leading video generation models, Ray and Uni, and creative agents handling end-to-end workflows. Trusted by leading agencies and brands. Try it free.

    Watch out: Short clip limits

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  11. Cleanup.picturesFree · Pro $5/mo

    Remove objects, people, text and defects from any picture for free. Create a clean background for a product picture 📸, re-design any items 👠, fill up some missing space for a youtube thumbnail 🎬, You can use it to iron your shirts 👕...etc!

    Watch out: Free tier limits resolution

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  12. Coohom—

    Design smarter with AI! Create free 2D & 3D floor plans, customize layouts, and preview stunning interiors online — fast, easy, and powerful.

    Watch out: Does not publish a price on its own site, so the cost is only clear after signing up

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