ArtCraft vs Freepik (Now Magnific): Which Should You Use?
Freepik rebranded as Magnific in April 2026. It combines AI generation with a huge stock library. ArtCraft is an open-source studio focused on composing scenes. Here is the comparison.
By ArtCraft Tips Editorial TeamLast updated 4 min read
If you search for Freepik today, you will land on Magnific. Freepik rebranded its platform under the name of the upscaler it acquired in 2024, and freepik.com now redirects to magnific.com. It remains one of the biggest all-in-one creative platforms, combining AI image, video, and audio generation with a stock library of more than 250 million assets. ArtCraft takes a narrower, deeper approach: an open-source studio for composing scenes in 2D and 3D before an AI model renders them.
The short answer
Choose Magnific (Freepik) if you want stock assets, upscaling, many AI models, and design tools under one subscription. Choose ArtCraft if you want precise scene composition, consistent characters and locations, and an open-source tool you own.
ArtCraft vs Magnific (Freepik) at a glance
| ArtCraft | Magnific (formerly Freepik) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source 2D/3D composition studio | All-in-one creative platform: AI generation, editing, and stock |
| Open source | Yes, MIT or Apache-2.0 | No |
| Where it runs | Windows, macOS, web; Linux from source | Browser, plus plugins and an MCP integration |
| AI models | 62-model catalog: image, video, audio, 3D, worlds | Leading image, video, and audio models plus in-house Magnific One |
| Stock library | No | 250M+ assets |
| Upscaling | Not a focus | Magnific image and video upscalers; Topaz on higher plans |
| Scene staging | 2D canvas, 3D stage, character posing | Spaces, a shared canvas for workflows |
| Best for | Directing shots precisely | Marketing and design teams needing everything in one place |
What each platform is built for
Magnific is built for breadth. Alongside AI generation it offers pro editing tools for images, video, and design; music, voice, and sound effect generation; Spaces, a shared canvas for team workflows; brand kits; API access; and even a "Magnific for ComfyUI" integration. Its stock library makes it a one-stop shop for marketing teams.
ArtCraft is built for depth in one area: controlling the composition of AI images and video. You stage the scene with cutouts, 3D meshes, and posed characters, set the camera, and render with the model of your choice. Its Image to Location and character posing tools keep sets and characters consistent across shots, which matters for storyboards, comics, and films.
Models
Both platforms offer many of the same frontier models, such as Nano Banana, Seedance, Kling, Veo, and MiniMax. Magnific's pricing page also lists its in-house Magnific One image model, Seedance 2.5, GPT image models, Flux.2, Recraft, Wan, and audio models like Google Lyria 3 and ElevenLabs music.
ArtCraft's catalog adds categories Magnific doesn't emphasize: 3D mesh models like Hunyuan 3D, Tripo3D, Meshy, and Rodin, and world models like Marble, which power its 3D scene tools. Check every ArtCraft model and its status on our models page.
Pricing
| Plan | ArtCraft | Magnific (formerly Freepik) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | App is free; generations are paid | Free plan with limited daily use |
| Entry | Basic: $10/mo or $8/mo yearly, 1,000 credits/month | Premium: $20/mo or $14.50/mo yearly, 20,000 credits/month |
| Mid | Pro: $35/mo or $28/mo yearly | Premium+: $45/mo or $33.75/mo yearly |
| High | Max: see official page | Pro: $280/mo or $210/mo yearly |
| Teams | Enterprise: custom | Business: per-seat pricing |
ArtCraft prices are from the official pricing page in October 2026. Magnific prices are as reported in independent reviews from August 2026, because the official Magnific pricing page loads prices dynamically; confirm there before buying. Credits are not comparable across platforms. For example, Magnific lists Nano Banana Pro at 75 credits per image, while ArtCraft estimates about 67 Nano Banana Pro images per 1,000 credits.
Note
Magnific's subscription also includes premium stock content and a commercial AI license, which ArtCraft doesn't offer. If you need stock photos and illustrations anyway, factor that in. If you only need generation, ArtCraft's own-key and existing-subscription options can be cheaper. See how ArtCraft pricing works.
Ownership
Magnific is a subscription service, though it offers a 30-day refund guarantee and no cancellation fees. ArtCraft is open source and yours to keep, and you can pay model providers directly with your own keys. ArtCraft's README even mentions interest in supporting existing aggregator subscriptions like Freepik's in the future.
Who should choose which
Choose Magnific (Freepik) if you:
- need stock photos, vectors, and templates as well as AI,
- want professional upscaling built in,
- work in a marketing or design team that needs brand kits and shared spaces,
- prefer one subscription that covers everything.
Choose ArtCraft if you:
- want to compose each shot precisely with 3D staging and posing,
- make sequences that need consistent characters and sets,
- prefer open-source software you own,
- want to bring your own API keys or existing subscriptions.
Verdict
Magnific is the Swiss Army knife for creative teams; ArtCraft is a specialist tool for directing AI imagery. They overlap on models, but the reason to pick one over the other is everything around the models: stock and design tools on one side, scene control and ownership on the other.
See how other tools compare in ArtCraft alternatives, read our ArtCraft review, or download ArtCraft.
Frequently asked questions
Is Freepik now called Magnific?
Yes. Freepik rebranded its platform as Magnific on April 28, 2026, and freepik.com/pricing now redirects to magnific.com/pricing. Existing Freepik accounts and subscriptions carried over.
Is ArtCraft cheaper than Freepik (Magnific)?
ArtCraft's Basic plan is $10 per month, or $8 billed yearly, with 1,000 credits. Magnific Premium is $20 per month, or $14.50 billed yearly, and also includes premium stock content. Credits are priced differently, so compare the models you plan to use.
Does Magnific have Seedance and Nano Banana like ArtCraft?
Yes. Both platforms offer Nano Banana and Seedance models. Magnific's pricing page lists Seedance 2.5, while ArtCraft's README catalog lists Seedance 2.0 as its newest Seedance model, although the ArtCraft homepage also promotes Seedance 2.5.
Can I use my Freepik subscription in ArtCraft?
Not yet. ArtCraft's README says the team is interested in supporting subscriptions from aggregators such as Freepik and OpenArt, but it is not available at the time of writing.