86/100
What it does
Generative AI image and video platform using token-based plans for creators and teams.
Leonardo.Ai alternatives →Editly alternatives
Credit-based AI image and video generator with multiple models, no watermark on paid plans, and commercial use included. Editly fits a solo content creator who publishes regularly to social media and wants both still images and short video clips without paying for two separate subscriptions. The alternatives below are the picks for: Creators needing precision and control; Stylized image creators and small teams; Text-heavy, layout-sensitive image generation.
3 alternativesChosen by what the tool does. Placement can't be bought.
When Editly is still the better choice
Leonardo.Ai, Midjourney and GenImageAI score higher than Editly overall, so this is not a case of the original being the obvious pick. Editly still makes sense for Solo creators who want AI image and video generation in one place without watermarks, and the sub-scores in the table show where it holds up.
Editly vs Leonardo.Ai vs Midjourney vs GenImageAI
| Tool | Editor's Score | Capability | Ease of use | Value | Delivers | Pricing | Starts at | Free tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EditlyThis tool | 64/100 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 14 | Paid | $15/mo | No | 2026-11 |
| Leonardo.Ai | 86/100 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | Freemium | $12/month ($10/month billed yearly) | Yes | 2026-10 |
| Midjourney | 84/100 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | Paid | $10/month (or $96/year ≈ $8/mo) | No | 2026-10 |
| GenImageAI | 82/100 | Paid | $4.99/month (annual) | No | 2026-10 |
Scores are our Editor's Score out of 100 with its four parts out of 25. A dash means we have not recorded that value yet. A free trial is not a free tier.
Which Editly alternative, and when
Creators needing precision and control
84/100
What it does
AI image and video generator using Discord or web, offering tiered GPU-hour subscriptions from $10 to $120/month.
Midjourney alternatives →
82/100
What it does
GenImageAI is an online AI image generator powered by GPT Image 2 for creators, marketers, designers, e-commerce sellers, and product teams. It transforms text
GenImageAI alternatives →How we choose Editly alternatives
We match tools on what each one actually does, as set by our reviewer, not on a broad category. We only publish this page when a tool has at least 3 real alternatives, each listed and scoring 50 or above. Nothing here is paid placement.
Editly alternatives: common questions
What is the best Editly alternative?+
Leonardo.Ai is the highest-scoring Editly alternative here, with an Editor's Score of 86/100. It is the pick for Creators needing precision and control. Midjourney (84) and GenImageAI (82) follow, and they are worth a look for Stylized image creators and small teams and Text-heavy, layout-sensitive image generation.
Is there a better tool than Editly?+
By our scores, yes. Leonardo.Ai (86/100), Midjourney (84/100) and GenImageAI (82/100) score above Editly's 64. Whether that matters depends on what you use it for most, so check the sub-scores in the table for the part you care about.
What is the best free Editly alternative?+
Leonardo.Ai is the only alternative here with a free tier. The table shows when we last checked each tool's pricing.
Which Editly alternative is cheaper?+
Leonardo.Ai (from $12/month ($10/month billed yearly)), Midjourney (from $10/month (or $96/year ≈ $8/mo)) and GenImageAI (from $4.99/month (annual)) start below Editly's $15/mo. Leonardo.Ai can also be used on a free tier. Prices are as of the date in the table.
What AI tools are like Editly?+
Leonardo.Ai, Midjourney and GenImageAI are the closest.
How do I choose an alternative to Editly?+
Start with the one thing you most want Editly to do better, then compare the sub-scores in the table above for that. Two tools can share a total score and still differ a lot on the part you care about.