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PlusVector vs Recraft

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
Recraft — $10/mo vs $19/mo for PlusVector
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Both have one
Higher Trust score
Recraft — 91 vs 86 for PlusVector
Best fit
PlusVector: Designers who need scalable SVGs rather than raster art · Recraft: Designers who need editable SVG icons, logos marks and illustrations rather than raster approximations

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

PlusVectorText prompt to production SVG: generates four raster concepts per render, then vectorises the one you pick.RecraftRaster and editable vector generation with reusable brand styles, a design canvas, Figma plugin and API

Side by side

FactPlusVectorRecraft
CategoryIcons, Stickers & IllustrationsIcons, Stickers & Illustrations
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$19/mo$10/mo
Public APIYesYes
Trust score86 / 10091 / 100
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, API, Figma plugin
CompanyGeng Ventures LLCRecraft Inc.
Launched20252022
Last verifiedSep 6, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

PlusVector

Most image generators hand you a PNG and leave vectorising as your problem; this one finishes the job, including background removal, and gives paying users an API to do it in bulk. The free tier is token at 5 credits, and the pipeline depends on third-party engines it does not control.

Pros

  • Delivers editable SVG, not just a raster export
  • Four concepts per credit, so one render gives real choice
  • Background removal and vectorisation are automatic
  • API access included on the $19 plan, and unused credits accumulate to a 500 cap

Cons

  • Free tier is only 5 credits a month with a hard cap of 5
  • Credits reset each billing cycle rather than rolling indefinitely
  • Depends on external engines like Midjourney, DALL-E and Flux
  • NSFW and bulk resale generation are prohibited under the terms

Recraft

The tool to reach for when the output has to be a real vector or has to match a style across fifty assets, which is where general image models fall apart. For one-off photorealistic images other models are at least as good, and the free tier is a showcase rather than a workspace since everything you make there is public and not yours commercially.

Pros

  • Native vector output that opens as editable SVG, not a traced raster
  • Saved styles keep a whole set of assets consistent
  • Canvas tools for mockups, background removal and inpainting, plus a Figma integration
  • API priced per image in prepaid units that never expire

Cons

  • Free-plan images are public and Recraft keeps the rights to them
  • Subscription credits do not roll over month to month
  • Vector generations cost twice the credits of raster ones
  • Plan table on the pricing page renders only in a browser; the docs carry the numbers

Which one fits

Choose PlusVector if you need

  • Designers who need scalable SVGs rather than raster art
  • Filling out an icon or spot-illustration set
  • Automating vector generation through the API on the paid tier

Choose Recraft if you need

  • Designers who need editable SVG icons, logos marks and illustrations rather than raster approximations
  • Brand and marketing teams generating sets of assets in one saved style
  • Developers who want vector and raster generation plus editing behind one prepaid API

PlusVector vs Recraft: the questions people ask

Is PlusVector cheaper than Recraft?

On published entry prices, Recraft starts lower — $10/mo against $19/mo for PlusVector. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does PlusVector or Recraft have a free tier?

Both: PlusVector has a free tier, and Recraft has a free tier.

Which has a public API, PlusVector or Recraft?

Both ship a public API, so either can be built on; the fact table above shows the platforms each one runs on.

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