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Draw Things alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Draw Things: apple platforms only, and large models are slow on older devices. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Draw Things, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DiffusionBee currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1starryai logostarryaiFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. starryai logo

    1. starryaiTop pick

    Best for: Beginners who want a simple phone app for AI art

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Draw Things

    Hosted mobile app if your device is too slow for local models.

    Pros

    • Very easy to start, especially on mobile
    • Daily free images without watermarks
    • You own the images you create

    Cons

    • Image quality trails leading models
    • Few advanced controls
    • Free allowance is small
    Visit starryai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is starryai a good Draw Things alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free images
    Daily, without watermarks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026starryai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ownership
    Users own their images
    Checked Oct 25, 2026starryai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-up credits
    5 lumens (25 images)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026starryai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Styles
    1,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026starryai.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Draw Things alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

DiffusionBee logo

Best Draw Things alternative for most people

DiffusionBee

Simpler one-click local generator for Macs.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for a free option

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

starryai logo

Best Draw Things alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

starryai

Hosted mobile app if your device is too slow for local models.

InvokeAI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for open source

InvokeAI

Layered local canvas for Mac, Windows and Linux.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for self-hosting

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

DiffusionBee logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Mac

DiffusionBee

Simpler one-click local generator for Macs.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Windows

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

ComfyUI logo

Best Draw Things alternative for Linux

ComfyUI

Desktop node workflows with the widest model support, including on Mac.

starryai logo

Best Draw Things alternative for iPhone and Android

starryai

Hosted mobile app if your device is too slow for local models.

Midjourney logo

Best Draw Things alternative for working in the browser

Midjourney

Hosted quality with no local hardware limits.

Draw Things alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Draw Things?

DiffusionBee ranks first right now. Simpler one-click local generator for Macs. ComfyUI and InvokeAI follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Draw Things?

Yes. DiffusionBee (open source), ComfyUI (open source), InvokeAI (open source) and starryai (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Draw Things?

Yes: DiffusionBee, ComfyUI and InvokeAI. ComfyUI and InvokeAI can also be self-hosted.

Which Draw Things alternatives work on Linux?

ComfyUI and InvokeAI run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Draw Things?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only; large models are slow on older devices; dense interface with many technical settings.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Draw Things, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.