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VSFeatures, pricing and Editor Score side by side — to help you pick the right image & design tool in 2026.
Quick verdict
Recraft edges it by 0.8 on our Editor Score. Pick ImageLayer if you want image & design work; choose Recraft for vector generation. On pricing, Recraft is the one with a free or freemium plan, so it's the cheaper place to start.
 ImageLayer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid | Freemium |
| Free tier | ||
| Best for | image & design work | vector generation |
AInexfinder Editor Score — our editorial rating from features, value and pricing, blended with verified user reviews where a tool has them.
Use ImageLayer.net to split design, product, and content images into editable transparent image layers for Photoshop, e-commerce, and content workflows.
AI design tool for vectors and brand graphics
Choose ImageLayer if…
Choose Recraft if…
Your use case decides this one: ImageLayer leans into image & design work, while Recraft is built for vector generation. Recraft edges the Editor Score (3.7 vs 4.5), but a 0.8-point gap rarely outweighs picking the tool whose features match your work. Recraft is the lower-cost place to start thanks to its free or freemium plan; the other is worth a trial if its feature set fits better.
Recraft has the higher AInexfinder Editor Score (our editorial rating from features, value and pricing, blended with verified user reviews where a tool has them), but "better" depends on your needs — compare features, pricing and the pros & cons above to decide.
ImageLayer (paid) is best for image & design work, while Recraft (freemium) is best for vector generation. See the full feature and pricing comparison above.
Recraft has a free or freemium plan, so it's the cheaper way to start. For paid plans, check each tool's current pricing on its review page.
Recraft is usually the easier starting point thanks to a lower barrier to entry. Beginners should favour a free tier and a simple interface over raw power.
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Last updated June 2026. Comparisons are ranked by our Editor Score (features, value and pricing, blended with verified user reviews where a tool has them) — see our methodology.