Recraft has carved out a distinctive niche — AI generation that outputs vector graphics, with strong brand-style controls aimed at designers. ZSky AI is the free unlimited generalist serving a much broader audience. If you're choosing between them, the answer depends almost entirely on what you're producing. This post lays out the trade-offs honestly. Quick Snapshot ZSky AI Recraft Cost (free) Unlimited (with ads) Limited daily generations Cost (paid) $19–$79/mo $10–$48/mo Output format Raster (PNG, JPEG, WebP) Raster + true vector (SVG) Brand-style control Prompt-based Style training + style picker Text rendering Decent Strong (designed for it) Logo/icon generation Limited Excellent Photoreal output Strong Moderate Video generation Yes No Where Recraft Wins This is the rare comparison where the niche specialty really matters. True vector output. Recraft can output SVG, not just raster.…