Ideogram
Free planAn image generator specialized in accurate in-image text
An AI image generation tool specialized in accurately rendering text (typography) within images. It excels at creating posters, logos, and social graphics.
vs. similar tools: It is the best at rendering crisp text within images such as posters and logos.
Overview
At a glance
- Renders crisp in-image text for posters and logos
- Output carries no watermark, so it is ready to use
- Value-friendly entry starting at 8 dollars per month
- Korean text rendering support is weak
- API access opens only on the top Pro tier
- Best for: Designers and marketers making text-heavy posters, logos, and social graphics
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Ideogram is an AI image generator specialized in accurately rendering the text, or typography, that sits inside an image. Where general image generators tend to smear lettering, this tool focuses on work where text is central, such as posters, logos, and social graphics, which makes it a good fit for designers and marketers.
Its biggest strength is rendering crisp in-image text, reflected in an output-quality rating of 86. Output also carries no watermark, so the graphics you make are ready to use, and you can export in PNG and JPG.
The limit is that Korean text rendering support is weak, so designs with Hangul will not reach the same accuracy as English lettering. API access opens only on the top Pro tier, so automating generation means climbing to a higher plan, which is worth factoring in.
In short, designers and marketers who want crisp English text on posters and logos produced quickly and cheaply will find this an appealing choice. Those whose work centers on Korean typography, or who need API automation from the start, should weigh other tools alongside it.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | About 10 slow generations per day |
| Basic | $8/mo | 400 priority credits per month |
| Plus | $20/mo | 1,000 priority credits per month, private generation |
| Pro | $60/mo | 3,500 priority credits per month, API access |
Specs
- Output formats
- PNG, JPG
- Watermark
- None
- API
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- Self-hosting
- Not available
- Korean support
- Input/output only
- Commercial use
- Allowed
Popularity
Buzz and recognition on absolute thresholds
Absolute-threshold score
72
High confidence4/4 signals
Each axis maps to a 1-10 absolute threshold where 10 means broadly recognizable. Collected: 2026-06-12.
Verified public benchmark: $80M Series A funding reported for Ideogram (as of 2024-02-28) Source
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Last updated: 2026-05-30
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