Craiyon
by Craiyon LLC
Craiyon is a web-based AI image generator that creates images from text prompts. It began as DALL·E mini, an independent open-source-inspired project, and was renamed Craiyon after OpenAI requested a name change.
Why Abandoned
Craiyon’s official website remains available as an AI image-generation service, with product pages and paid plans presented to users.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
- Not documented
- Starting at
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- Official site
- Visit Craiyon →
🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 403
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- Confidence
- 93%
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📅 Timeline
DALL·E mini project launched
Boris Dayma introduced DALL·E mini, the text-to-image project that later became Craiyon, through a public project post and model release.
DALL·E mini renamed Craiyon
The project adopted the Craiyon name after OpenAI asked that it change its original name to avoid confusion with OpenAI’s DALL·E system.
Craiyon company formation announced
Craiyon announced that Boris Dayma and Pedro Cuenca had formed a company around the project and were working on infrastructure and model improvements.
🔄 Alternatives to Craiyon
Adobe Firefly
🟢ActiveAdobe's generative AI tool for creating images, text effects, and design elements.
DALL-E 3
🟢ActiveOpenAI's latest text-to-image model integrated into ChatGPT and available via API.
Midjourney
🟢ActiveAI image generation tool known for producing highly artistic and detailed images.
Stable Diffusion
🟢ActiveOpen-source text-to-image AI model by Stability AI, allowing local and cloud-based image generation.
🪦 Other dead Design & Graphics tools
Clipdrop
🟡Acquired / MergedClipdrop is a suite of AI-assisted image editing and generation tools for removing backgrounds and objects, relighting scenes, upscaling images, replacing backgrounds, and creating images from text or sketches.
Magnific AI
🟡Acquired / MergedMagnific AI is a generative image upscaling and enhancement tool. It enlarges images while using text prompts and adjustable controls to reconstruct details, sharpen outputs, and apply creative transformations.
remove.bg
🟡Acquired / Mergedremove.bg is an online image-editing service that automatically detects foreground subjects and removes image backgrounds. It offers a web app, desktop integrations, plugins, and an API for automated workflows.
Galileo AI
🟡Acquired / MergedGalileo AI was a generative design tool that turned text prompts into editable user-interface designs. The service was acquired by Google in 2024, and its public website now redirects to Google Stitch.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craiyon AI image generator?
Craiyon is a browser-based text-to-image tool that generates multiple images from a written prompt. It originated as the independent DALL·E mini project and is not OpenAI’s DALL·E product.
Is Craiyon the same as DALL·E mini?
Yes. Craiyon was originally called DALL·E mini. The project changed its name in June 2022 after OpenAI requested a rename to reduce confusion with DALL·E.
Who created Craiyon?
Machine-learning engineer Boris Dayma created the original DALL·E mini project. Pedro Cuenca later joined him in building the company around Craiyon.
Is Craiyon free to use?
Craiyon offers web access that can be used without a paid subscription, while its website also presents paid plans with additional benefits. Current limits and plan terms should be checked on Craiyon’s pricing page.
What are the best alternatives to Craiyon?
Common Craiyon alternatives include DALL·E 3 for prompt-based image generation, Midjourney for stylized image creation, Stable Diffusion for a more open model ecosystem, and Adobe Firefly for integration with Adobe creative tools.