Design & Images

Make a logo for a small shop or project

You've started a small shop, side hustle or new project and need a professional-looking logo but can't afford a designer.

You get

Several logo options plus downloadable files

  1. LookaLogo maker
  2. IdeogramAccurate text in images
  3. RecraftVector style

3 top picks

1

Looka

Logo maker
FreePaid

Enter your brand name and preferences to get lots of logo options; preview for free and pay only to download.

Free: Design and preview logos for free; pay only when you download

2

Ideogram

Accurate text in images
PaidTo be verified

Gets the lettering right when generating images, good for logos and posters with a brand name.

Free: To be verified

3

Recraft

Vector style
FreePaid

Can generate vector-style graphics that stay sharp when enlarged, good for icons and logo elements.

Free: Free plan with limited free credits

How to combine them

  1. 1

    Enter your brand name, industry and preferred style in Looka and browse the options for free.

  2. 2

    For more creative marks, generate a few versions from a description in Ideogram or Recraft.

  3. 3

    Pick your favourite 2–3 and let friends or clients vote.

  4. 4

    Once decided, pay to download high-resolution and vector files; before commercial use, check the trademark isn't taken.

How far the free plans go

Looka lets you design and preview for free, with paid downloads (one-off from $35); Ideogram's free allowance is to be verified; Recraft has a free plan (limited credits). Partly to be verified

Prices and limits change often. Data checked on 2026-10-27; the official sites are the final word.

Not for

  • Large companies that need a full brand strategy and trademark registration
  • Designs that must be fully original and registrable (check AI results first)

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