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Figwise vs illustration.app
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
AI-generated, journal-ready research figures in minutes.
#1 AI consistent illustration generator
Primary task
Scientific illustrations
Illustrations
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $15/mo
Freemium · Free + from $9/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $15/mo
Free + from $9/mo
Billing cycle
Monthly
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Make
Source rating
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29 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Figures built to journal specs, not generic templates
- Official PRISMA 2020 and CONSORT 2010 wording
- Publisher presets for graphical abstracts (Elsevier, MDPI, Cell)
- True vector SVG — editable in Illustrator after export
- Text labels stay editable, nothing flattened to bitmap
- Generates Notion-style illustrations
- Exports illustrations as SVG
- Transparent pricing model
- Credit-based system
- FAQ section provided
Listed limitations
- Built for authoring solo rather than team review
- 2D figures only
- Runs in the browser, no offline app
- Style customisation is limited by design — presets over free canvas
- No public API yet
- Limited to Notion-style illustrations
- Restricted to SVG format
- Requires purchase of credits
- No live customer support
- Not for real-time designs