Alternatives to magpie

Other reviewed design & photo tools. Each one links to its full review, with what it is good for and what to watch out for.

IdeogramFreemiumImage generator and editing apps focused on accurate text and typography in images, with an API and open-weight models.Design & photo· AI-poweredLuminar NeoPaidSkylum's AI-driven photo editor for desktop, mobile and web, sold as a one-time purchase with a year of generative features.Design & photo· AI-poweredComic LifeFree trialDesktop and mobile app from plasq for turning photos or drawings into comics with templates, balloons and lettering.Design & photoBrandmarkPaidAI logo maker that generates logo concepts and a brand asset kit, sold as a one-time purchase.Design & photo· AI-poweredLil CactusFreeFree photo editing in a desktop browser, with layers, masks, RAW and PSD support.Design & photoCapture OneFree trialProfessional raw photo editor known for colour handling and tethered shooting, with desktop, mobile and studio plans.Design & photoLove to ColorFreemiumCreate printable coloring pages from text prompts or photos, with a free watermarked preview and credit-based PNG downloads.Design & photo· AI-powereddarktableOpen sourceOpen-source raw photo developer and library manager for photographers, with non-destructive editing, on Linux, macOS and Windows.Design & photoComfyUIOpen sourceOpen-source node-based engine for building image, video and audio generation workflows, run locally or on Comfy Cloud.Design & photo· AI-poweredMagnific (formerly Freepik)PaidFreepik's rebranded AI creative suite for generating, editing and upscaling images and video, bundled with a stock library.Design & photo· AI-poweredPenpotOpen sourceOpen-source, self-hostable design and prototyping platform for UI work, design systems and design tokens.Design & photo· AI-poweredLlamaGen.aiFreemiumAI comic generator that turns a text prompt, story or image into comic, manga or webtoon pages.Design & photo· AI-poweredSketchFree trialNative Mac design tool for interfaces, prototypes and vector work, with real-time collaboration and free developer handoff.Design & photoMangaMadeFree trialTurns a written story into manga, manhua or webtoon chapters with consistent characters and editable lettering.Design & photo· AI-poweredUizardFreemiumAI-assisted UI design tool that generates editable app and web mockups from text, screenshots and hand-drawn wireframes.Design & photo· AI-poweredibisPaintFreemiumDrawing app for phones, tablets and computers with manga tools, animation and cloud sync between devices.Design & photo· AI-poweredTitleArtFreeDesign retro text graphics with curved layouts, shadows and 3D effects.Design & photoClip Studio PaintFree trialDrawing and painting app from Celsys with dedicated tools for comics, manga, webtoons and simple animation.Design & photoPic2SVGFreemiumConvert simple raster logos and drawings into editable SVG pathsDesign & photoAnifusionFreemiumWeb studio for making AI-generated manga and comic pages with layouts, characters, speech bubbles and editing.Design & photo· AI-poweredToon Boom HarmonyFree trialProfessional 2D animation software for hand-drawn and rigged cut-out animation, from roughs to compositing.Design & photo· AI-poweredStoryboard ThatFreemiumOnline storyboard and comic creator with a drag-and-drop art library, aimed at teachers, students and teams.Design & photoBook Cover GeneratorFreemiumAI book cover generator for indie authors: turn your title, genre, and story summary into two distinct directions. Refine your favorite and download it.Design & photo· AI-poweredLeonardo.AiFreemiumWeb and mobile platform for generating, editing and upscaling images and video, with custom model training and an API.Design & photo· AI-powered