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Image GenerationNamed in 1 case study

Recraft

An AI image and vector generator aimed at designers. Used in one documented digital-products business to produce design assets.

Recraft wordmark surrounded by sample images made with the tool.
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Pricing

Free plan plus paid Basic, Pro, and Teams plans. Exact prices were not shown in the version of the page we could read; check the official page.

Free plan: Yes, but images made on the Free plan are owned by Recraft, shown publicly, and not licensed for commercial use.

Checked on the official pricing page on October 17, 2026. Prices change and can vary by region, tax, and billing period.

How It Is Used in Our Cases
  • Vector illustrations and icons
  • Clip art and seamless patterns
  • Brand-consistent design assets
Limitations
  • Free plan images cannot be used commercially
  • Subscription credits do not roll over
  • API usage is billed separately
In the Case Studies

Case Studies Using Recraft

1 case study
Video thumbnail: Becky's Birthday AI Products Workshop - Create 3 products to sell for Etsy using AI tools quickly!
Video: Becky Beach AI Tutorials
August 5, 2025
1 source

Vibe-coded printables and courses that doubled income to $20,000 a month

Rebecca Beach has sold printables and private label rights products since 2018. She says AI-assisted "vibe coding" let her double her income from about $10,000 to up to $20,000 a month. Printables sell for $7 to $37 in her Shopify store and on Etsy; courses run from $97 to $997.

Reported figure
Up to $20,000/mo(revenue)
Evidence levelSelf-Reported
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Checked October 17, 2026

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