Artbreeder
Artbreeder is a web-based AI creative tool for generating, editing, and exploring images collaboratively.
What Artbreeder is
Artbreeder is a web-based AI creative tool for generating, editing, and exploring images collaboratively. It supports text-to-image work, reference images, and image editing through tools including Splicer 2, Mixer 2, Prompter, Composer, Collager, and Animator. Splicer 2 lets users mix images and explore branching variations in a tree interface. Mixer 2 accepts up to four images plus text guidance for concept generation. Prompter provides image generation and editing with In-Paint and Instruct modes. Animator turns still images into videos from text prompts and is available only to subscribers. Starter includes 1,200 credits per year, Advanced includes 3,300, and Champion includes 8,400. The service says images are public domain under CC0 and may be used commercially. Subscribers can enable private mode, with images remaining private after cancellation. Google Drive sync is listed as a Pro benefit. Uploads for other and general image categories are not available.
Good
- Text-to-image and reference-image support
- Branching image variations in Splicer 2
- Animator creates videos from prompts
- Commercial use included under CC0
- Free plan available
Watch out
- Animator requires a subscription
- Paid plans billed annually
- Some image-category uploads unavailable
Who it suits
Artbreeder suits web users creating, editing, and branching image variations with AI. Subscribers needing Animator, private mode, or higher credit allowances may prefer a paid plan.
Verdict
Artbreeder offers several AI image workflows, from mixing references to prompt-based editing and animation. Check the upload restrictions and annual plan structure before choosing a tier.
Plans and prices
From Artbreeder's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| starter | $7.49 a month | ~ 12000 SDXL images · $0.07 / credit · $7.49 x 12; 1200 Credits / year |
| advanced | $15.99 a month | ~ 33000 SDXL images · $0.06 / credit · $15.99 x 12; 3300 Credits / year |
| champion | $30.99 a month | ~ 84000 SDXL images · $0.04 / credit · $30.99 x 12; 8400 Credits / year |
The facts
Each one read from Artbreeder's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Animator
- Animator transforms static images into videos using text prompts, and is available exclusively to subscribers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- includedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Image editing
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Image licensing
- Artbreeder says images are public domain under CC0 and may be used commercially.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Image tools
- Its tools include Splicer 2, Mixer 2, Prompter, Composer, Collager, and Animator.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Pro pricing page lists Google Drive sync as a benefit.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mixer 2
- Mixer 2 accepts up to four images and text guidance to generate concepts with AI-crafted prompts and images.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 7.49checked 20 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Subscribers can use private mode; Artbreeder says private-mode images are not seen or used by others and remain private after a subscription ends.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Prompter
- Prompter supports image generation and editing, including In-Paint and Instruct editing modes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Artbreeder describes itself as a creative tool for collaboration and exploration, powered by AI.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reference images
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Splicer 2
- Splicer 2 lets users mix, edit, and explore branching image variations in a tree-based interface.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Artbreeder directs users to contact support at [email protected].checked 8 Oct 2026
- Text-to-image
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Upload limitation
- The support page says uploads for other image categories are not available and general-category uploads are not possible.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company identity
- The About page says Artbreeder was created by Joel and describes its underlying technology as GANs, including BigGAN and StyleGAN models.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free use
- Artbreeder's updates state that free users get three unflags per day for their own images; subscribers get unlimited unflags.checked 8 Oct 2026
