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.
Several logo options plus downloadable files
3 top picks
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
Gets the lettering right when generating images, good for logos and posters with a brand name.
Free: To be verified
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
Enter your brand name, industry and preferred style in Looka and browse the options for free.
- 2
For more creative marks, generate a few versions from a description in Ideogram or Recraft.
- 3
Pick your favourite 2–3 and let friends or clients vote.
- 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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