StarryAI
An app to generate ai art.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-10-24- Price & billing
Free tier with small daily credit allowance, no watermarks. Paid: Starter $15/mo ($12/mo annual); Pro $35/mo ($28/mo annual); Unlimited Pro Max $95/mo ($76/mo annual). Lumens credit packs available for premium actions. Prices as of Oct 2026.
- Free allowance
Free tier with small daily credit allowance, no watermarks.
- Best suited to
Mobile creators, hobby illustrators, and social posters who want quick AI art on their phone with full commercial rights — thumbnails, channel art, avatars, and concept pieces without opening desktop
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Mobile creators, hobby illustrators, and social posters who want quick AI art on their phone with full commercial rights — thumbnails, channel art, avatars, and concept pieces without opening desktop
Limits and trade-offs
The free tier's daily allowance is small — it works for casual play, not production. Paid plans add a second currency (Lumens) for premium actions, which complicates cost tracking. It is mobile-first;
Plans and free allowances
Free tier with small daily credit allowance, no watermarks. Paid: Starter $15/mo ($12/mo annual); Pro $35/mo ($28/mo annual); Unlimited Pro Max $95/mo ($76/mo annual). Lumens credit packs available for premium actions. Prices as of Oct 2026.
Evidence
Official website ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-24)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at StarryAI
StarryAI is a mobile-first AI art generator with polished iOS and Android apps plus a browser editor. It turns text prompts into shareable images using its Alchemy and Altair models, with 1,000+ community styles, inpainting/outpainting canvas tools, 4x upscaling, and a community Explore feed. Every plan — including free — grants full commercial ownership of generated images.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose StarryAI
- Mobile creators, hobby illustrators, and social posters who want quick AI art on their phone with full commercial rights — thumbnails, channel art, avatars, and concept pieces without opening desktop software.
- Creators who want a large community style library with inpainting, outpainting, and upscaling on mobile or web.
When to choose something else
- Not for desktop-centric professional pipelines, or anyone needing enterprise indemnity. Also a poor fit if you dislike juggling two credit systems (generations + Lumens).
- Casual free-tier users who want production volume, since the free daily allowance is small.
A practical starting workflow
- Type a prompt in the app or web Create page and pick a style from the community library.
- Choose aspect ratio and generate; re-roll or remix variations you like.
- Refine with the canvas editor (inpainting, outpainting, blending) and upscale up to 4x.
- Export watermark-free and share to the Explore feed or your own channels.
Check before committing
- The free tier's daily allowance is small — it works for casual play, not production. Paid plans add a second currency (Lumens) for premium actions, which complicates cost tracking. It is mobile-first; desktop-only power users may find the workflow limiting.
- Pricing and feature availability may change; confirm current terms on the official website before committing.
Common questions
Is StarryAI free?
Yes — there is a free tier with a small daily credit allowance, and generated images have no watermarks even on free. The allowance is small, so regular creators hit the paywall quickly.
Do I own the images I generate?
Yes. StarryAI grants full commercial ownership of generated images on all plans, including free — though you should still check the content restrictions in its terms.
What do paid plans add over free?
Paid tiers raise generation caps and add Lumens credits, 4x upscaling, custom style training, canvas tools, and video creation. Start on free to test the workflow, then pick the tier whose monthly generation volume matches your actual use.
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Sources and checks
Last source review is not a date of product testing. No rating or test result is implied by inclusion. Check the current plan and terms before buying.