Judging Tool Choice by Use
There are dozens of generative AI tools. Trying all is impossible, so choose by reverse-lookup from your use.
Illustration/Character Creation
- 1st Midjourney: stands out in beauty/artistry (check official pricing)
- 2nd NijiJourney: anime/manga style. Same company as Midjourney
- 3rd Stable Diffusion: run on your PC, free. Needs technical skill
- Choose: Midjourney for artistry, SD for flexibility
Photo-Style/Realistic Images
- 1st FLUX: strongest in photo realism
- 2nd DALL-E (ChatGPT): easy via ChatGPT integration
- 3rd Adobe Firefly: commercially safe, Photoshop integration
- Choose: FLUX for realism, DALL-E for convenience, Firefly for commercial
