Skip to index

AUTOMATIC1111 vs Recraft

AUTOMATIC1111 and Recraft are both Image Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111Recraft
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111Recraft
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostWeb, API
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersSVG generation, Raster image generation, Image editing and vectorization
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.6★).
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is Free, while Recraft is Freemium.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is open source (its code is public), while Recraft is proprietary.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; Recraft runs on Web, API.

AUTOMATIC1111 and Recraft at a glance

AUTOMATIC1111

AUTOMATIC1111

A self-hosted Stable Diffusion interface with text/image generation, inpainting and configurable workflows.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Choose compatible models and budget maintenance and hardware before adopting the UI.

Strengths

  • Documented editing and batch controls
  • Self-hosted environment and configurable models

Key features

  • Text-to-image and image-to-image
  • Inpainting and outpainting
  • Batch processing and saved parameters
  • LoRA, embeddings and extension support

Best for

  • Reviewed image drafts
  • Batch image-to-image experiments
Read the full AUTOMATIC1111 review →

Recraft

Recraft

Raster and SVG image platform with editing, vectorization and reusable styles; free-plan outputs are public and not commercially licensed.

Rating
4.6★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

A candidate for editable vector drafts. Check the plan's commercial rights and inspect the exported file before delivery.

Strengths

  • Documented SVG output for continued editing
  • Raster generation, vectorization and image editing options
  • API workflow with reusable styles

Key features

  • SVG generation
  • Raster image generation
  • Image editing and vectorization
  • Reusable styles
  • Separately billed API Units

Best for

  • SVG icon and illustration drafts for further editing
  • Exploring visual styles before a brand review
  • Evaluating raster/vector generation in a developer workflow
Read the full Recraft review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 also lists: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support
  • Recraft also lists: SVG generation, Raster image generation, Image editing and vectorization, Reusable styles, Separately billed API Units

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or Recraft better?

By editorial score, AUTOMATIC1111 scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Image Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, AUTOMATIC1111 or Recraft?

AUTOMATIC1111 is Free and Recraft is Freemium. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and Recraft open source?

AUTOMATIC1111 is open source, while Recraft is proprietary.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and Recraft support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; Recraft supports Web, API.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and Recraft?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. Recraft: SVG generation, Raster image generation, Image editing and vectorization, Reusable styles, Separately billed API Units.

Visit AUTOMATIC1111 →Visit Recraft →

More Image Generation comparisons

AUTOMATIC1111 vs ComfyUIAUTOMATIC1111 vs Draw ThingsAUTOMATIC1111 vs FluxAUTOMATIC1111 vs FooocusAUTOMATIC1111 vs InvokeAUTOMATIC1111 vs Kittl