NightCafe vs iStock Unlimited AI

Comparing the features of NightCafe to iStock Unlimited AI

Feature
NightCafe
iStock Unlimited AI

Capability Features

4K Image Quality
Account Sync Across Devices
AI Model Selection
AI Toolset Variety
Flag GeneratorCharacter GeneratorBanner GeneratorAI Tattoo Generator
Background Remover
Collaboration Features
Commercial Use Safety
Community Features
Share creationsLike and commentFollow artistsJoin chat roomsParticipate in challenges
Community-Led Voting
Content Not Added to Library
Creative Range Expansion
IllustrationsConceptual artFantasy-style images
Cross-Device Access
Daily Challenge Participation
Free Commercial Use
Galleries
Improved Model via Bria
Legal Indemnification Per Image
$10,000
Modify Existing iStock Images
Multiple AI Models
FluxDALL-E 3IdeogramSeedreamNano BananaSDXLStable DiffusionGoogle ImagenGeminiHiDreamRunwayKlingSeedance
Official Daily Challenges
Prompt Blocking for Safety
Short Prompt Support
100 words
Supported Modification Actions
Add or remove objectsExtendReplace backgroundRemove backgroundUpscale to 4K
Text to Image
Trained Only on Licensed Content
Unlimited AI Generation
Unlimited Downloads
Unlimited iStock Image Modifications
Upload Existing Photos for Modification
Video Generation
RunwayKlingSeedance

Integration Features

API/Plugin Integrations
Community Integration
Facebook GroupDiscord ServerSubreddit
Mobile Availability
Social Media Integrations
FacebookInstagramX (Twitter)
Web-based Platform

Limitation Features

Background Removal
Cannot License Stock Images via AI Subscription
Daily Generation Limit
Generous daily limit
Legacy Plan Discontinued
Licensing Required for Modified Stock Images
Model Access by Plan
No Editorial Content
No Explicit File Format Mentioned
No Mention of API Access

Other Features

Contributor Compensation

Pricing Features

Free Credits
Free Tier
Go Pro Plan
Monthly Subscription
$14.99/month
No Free Tier
No Payment Required for Basic Use