Recraft V3 on Krater

Generate professional-grade AI images and vectors with Recraft V4.1 on Krater. Design-focused output. From $20/mo.

Recraft V3 on Krater

Recraft V4.1 is built for designers - generating professional-grade images, illustrations, and vector-style graphics.

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Recraft 4.1 vs Ideogram V4 (Standard) and Flux 2: the same 6 prompts

We ran Recraft 4.1 and its two closest rivals through six fixed prompts inside Krater on 27 Sep 2026. 1:1, 1024 px, one image per prompt, default settings, no prompt tuning, first output kept. Every output below is the first result, unedited.

  • Recraft 4.1: 9 credits per image, 14.7 s median, 2/6 prompts passed
  • Ideogram V4 (Standard): 3 credits per image, 11 s median, 6/6 prompts passed
  • Flux 2: 4 credits per image, 7.3 s median, 6/6 prompts passed

Product photo

Tests: photorealism, materials, lighting

Studio product photograph of a matte black ceramic coffee mug with a walnut wood lid, on a light grey concrete surface, soft window light from the left, shallow depth of field, a few coffee beans scattered in the foreground, no text, no logo.
Recraft 4.1: Product photo
Recraft 4.1, 14 s, 9 credits, Partial
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Product photo
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 14.2 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Product photo
Flux 2, 7.8 s, 4 credits, Pass

Portrait

Tests: skin, hands, eyes, natural light

Candid photograph of a woman in her sixties with short grey hair laughing while holding a yellow bicycle helmet in both hands, standing on a cobblestone street in Copenhagen at golden hour, 85mm lens, natural skin texture, both hands fully visible.
Recraft 4.1: Portrait
Recraft 4.1, 11 s, 9 credits, Partial
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Portrait
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 72.8 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Portrait
Flux 2, 7.5 s, 4 credits, Pass

Poster with text

Tests: exact text rendering, layout

Minimalist concert poster. Large headline text reading "NORTH SEA JAZZ" at the top, smaller text "Rotterdam 10 to 12 July" at the bottom, a single saxophone silhouette in the middle, mustard yellow background, navy blue ink, risograph print style.
Recraft 4.1: Poster with text
Recraft 4.1, 11.8 s, 9 credits, Pass
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Poster with text
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 11.4 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Poster with text
Flux 2, 7.1 s, 4 credits, Pass

Illustration

Tests: style control, charm, composition

Children's book illustration of a small red fox reading a map under an oversized green umbrella in the rain, forest in the background, watercolor and ink, warm palette, whimsical, storybook style.
Recraft 4.1: Illustration
Recraft 4.1, 15.4 s, 9 credits, Partial
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Illustration
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 10 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Illustration
Flux 2, 7.6 s, 4 credits, Pass

Instruction following

Tests: counting, spatial layout, colours

Flat lay photograph on a white table: exactly three green apples in a row on the left, one blue ceramic bowl on the right containing exactly two lemons, a folded red napkin above the bowl, shot from directly above, even lighting.
Recraft 4.1: Instruction following
Recraft 4.1, 20.3 s, 9 credits, Partial
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Instruction following
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 10.3 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Instruction following
Flux 2, 7.2 s, 4 credits, Pass

Infographic / diagram

Tests: labels, structure, legibility

Clean infographic showing a simple three-step process, horizontal, with three numbered circles connected by arrows. Labels under the circles read "Plan", "Build" and "Launch". Flat vector style, white background, teal and charcoal colours, sans-serif text.
Recraft 4.1: Infographic / diagram
Recraft 4.1, 20 s, 9 credits, Pass
Ideogram V4 (Standard): Infographic / diagram
Ideogram V4 (Standard), 10.5 s, 3 credits, Pass
Flux 2: Infographic / diagram
Flux 2, 6.9 s, 4 credits, Pass

Pass, partial and fail are about following the prompt (text, counts, layout, constraints), not about taste. Same prompt, same settings, no model-specific tuning. Read the full 10-model test

Features

Design-Grade

Output quality suitable for professional design work

Style Consistency

Maintain visual consistency across generations

Vector-Style

Clean, sharp graphics suitable for branding

Fast Iteration

Quick generation for design exploration

Use cases

Brand Design

Icons, illustrations, and brand assets 1:1

Web Design

UI components and web graphics 16:9

Print Materials

High-quality graphics for print 9:16

Presentations

Professional visuals for slides 1:1

Stats

  • Pro Quality
  • 4K Resolution
  • Vector Style

Loved by designers

Recraft is the first AI model that produces output I'd actually use in client work. Julia B., Brand Designer
The illustration quality is outstanding. Clean, professional, and consistent. Henry T., Art Director
Perfect for generating design assets quickly. Saves hours of illustration work. Faye L., UI Designer

Comparison

  • Midjourney: $30/mo; Discord required
  • Adobe Firefly: $23/mo; Limited styles
  • Recraft Direct: $25/mo; Limited exports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recraft?

Recraft is an AI model focused on generating professional-quality design assets, illustrations, and vector-style graphics.

Is it good for design work?

Yes, Recraft produces output quality suitable for professional design and branding projects.

How do I use it?

Type /image and select Recraft V4.1.

Cost?

Plans from $20/mo.

Commercial use?

Yes, full rights.