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| Image generation | 91/100 JPEG · Output attached | 88/100 2048×2048 (2K Original size unwatermarked JPEG, 785.6KB, 400% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | BeFunky (AI Image Generator) Image generation 91/100 Seven-aspect task score BeFunky offers 20 free unwatermarked AI generations, delivering a native 2048×2048 export in just 3.17s server wait with excellent 5-finger anatomy and rich ceramic textures; sign lettering has minor suffix noise (REALTEST ST), while background removal and upscaling require Plus. Tested export JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-01 | Ideogram AI (Ideogram 4.0) Image generation 88/100 Seven-aspect task score Good text and 2K output come with four candidates per request; free credits depend on sign-in method, exclude email-only signup, and this run took about 34 seconds. Tested export 2048×2048 (2K Original size unwatermarked JPEG, 785.6KB, 400% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | BeFunky Free, Plus, and Pro monthly and annual subscriptions · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits BeFunky Free2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free Up to 20 AI image generations with free account, basic editing Basic photo editing tools, limited templates, export with no subscription；Advanced AI tools (background removal, upscaling) and premium assets locked；Free forever, no renewal；Perpetual access BeFunky Plus Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 14.99/month — Monthly 1,000 AI credits monthly for AI Image Generator, top-up anytime Full access to premium editing and design tools, AI editing controls, Artsy effects, bulk editing Rules [1] [2] [3]BeFunky Plus Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 83.88/year Annual 1,000 AI credits monthly ($6.99/mo equivalent billed $83.88 annually) Full access to premium editing and design tools, AI editing controls, Artsy effects, bulk editing；$83.88 billed upfront annually Rules [4] [5]BeFunky Pro Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 24.99/month — Monthly 5,000 AI credits monthly, priority processing queue All Plus features plus Batch AI matting, upscaling/restoration at scale, advanced models, priority support Rules [1] [2] [3]BeFunky Pro Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 149.88/year Annual 5,000 AI credits monthly ($12.49/mo equivalent billed $149.88 annually) All Plus features plus Batch AI matting, upscaling/restoration at scale, advanced models, priority support；$149.88 billed upfront annually Rules [4] [5]5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier covers basic edits and 20 AI generations; Plus is $14.99/mo or $83.88/yr ($6.99/mo eq, 1,000 credits/mo); Pro is $24.99/mo or $149.88/yr ($12.49/mo eq, 5,000 credits/mo and batch AI). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified BeFunky Annual Plans Pricing ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ BeFunky Monthly Plans Pricing ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ | Ideogram official plans (Free / Plus / Pro / Team / Enterprise); USD (before tax) · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free (OAuth sign-in)2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free 30 credits/week when signing in with Google, Apple, or Microsoft (email/password accounts receive no free credits; public generations). Plus Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 20/month — Monthly 2,400 priority credits/month (do not roll over) + unlimited slower queue on Ideogram models + private generation and quality export. Plus Yearly2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 180/year Annual Billed annually at USD 180/year (USD 15/month equivalent); 2,400 priority credits issued monthly + unlimited slower queue + private generation. Pro Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 60/month — Monthly 7,500 priority credits/month (do not roll over) + unlimited slower queue + Batch Generation, larger queue, and private generation. Pro Yearly2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 504/year Annual Billed annually at USD 504/year (USD 42/month equivalent); 7,500 priority credits issued monthly + unlimited slower queue + Batch Generation and private generation. Team Monthly (per user, min 2)2026-10-21 ↗ USD 30/month — Monthly USD 30 per user/month (minimum 2 users); 3,600 priority credits/user/month + unlimited slower queue + central billing and administration. Team Yearly (per user, min 2)2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 240/year Annual USD 240 per user/year (USD 20/user/month equivalent, minimum 2 users); 3,600 priority credits/user/month + unlimited slower queue + central billing. Enterprise Agreement2026-10-21 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom organization agreement and shared Enterprise Prepaid wallet. 8 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Official documentation (Plans and Credits) lists Free (30 credits/week when signing in with Google, Apple, or Microsoft; email/password accounts do not get free credits; public generations), Plus (USD 20/month or USD 180/year, i.e., USD 15/month, with 2,400 credits/month + unlimited slow queue + private mode), Pro (USD 60/month or USD 504/year, i.e., USD 42/month, with 7,500 credits/month + batch generation), and Team (min 2 users, USD 30/user/month or USD 240/user/year, 3,600 credits/user/month). Legacy Basic ($8/mo) is no longer sold. Cancellation, sources & verification recordMonthly plan credits reset on each renewal date and do not roll over; purchased top-up credits are spent after monthly credits. Manage subscriptions and auto-recharge in Settings → Wallet & Billing. Ideogram official documentation: Plans and Credits pricing table ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 20 free AI image generations on signup with visible remaining counter | Free credits granted exclusively to Google / Apple / Microsoft OAuth accounts; default Ideogram 4.0 (Auto) costs ~12 credits for 4× 2048×2048 images |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Monthly plan credits reset on each renewal date and do not roll over; purchased top-up credits are spent after monthly credits. Manage subscriptions and auto-recharge in Settings → Wallet & Billing. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Counter displays '20 FREE IMAGES REMAINING' prominently before and after generation | Disclosed upfront in the login page footer before registration ("Email accounts don't include free credits") |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | Vintage brass robot exhibits 5 distinct mechanical fingers and dual blue mugs with exquisite texture (20/20); sign text includes extra ST suffix (18/25) and generates 2 red apples (16/20) for 54.0/65. | Text and hand structure performed well on this prompt, with 2048px output; other prompts remain untested. |
| Original historical observation | BeFunky AI Image Generator combines fast 3.17s server speed with high-res 2048×2048 output, realistic brass reflections, and 5-finger anatomy, with minor deviations on apple count (2 vs 3) and sign lettering suffix. | Powered by Ideogram 4.0, it is the only platform tested that exports native 2048×2048 (2K) unwatermarked images on the free tier while achieving a 64.0/65 constraint score (#4 overall at 88.2 pts). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Creators wanting fast 2048px image generation integrated into a full-featured online photo and graphic design suite | Designers and creators needing native 2048×2048 (2K) unwatermarked exports, world-class typography, and 5-finger anatomical precision |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record | 2048×2048 (2K Original size unwatermarked JPEG, 785.6KB, 400% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (JPEG/PNG) | 2048×2048 (2K Original Size Unwatermarked JPEG · Ideogram 4.0) |
| Watermark observation | Completely free of visible watermarks | Zero watermark (clean 2048×2048 2K export) |
| Batch & API | Supports generation history tab, 1:1 aspect ratio, and seamless handoff into BeFunky Photo Editor | 4-image batch default + Magic Prompt, Remove BG, Upscale, Edit (Ideogram 4.5), and Developer API |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2048 × 2048 | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.17s · End-to-end reference: 4.93s | Network-observed server wait: 33.9s · End-to-end reference: 34.45s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-01 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Supports free Google / Facebook / Apple / Email sign-in | Must sign in with Google / Apple / Microsoft to receive free credits (Email-only signups receive 0 free credits) |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Studio workspace provides an integrated Image Generator modal supporting 1:1 Square aspect ratio and 1-10 Variation controls, with direct Save to Computer options (JPG/PNG/PDF) and zero disruptive paywall traps. | Completing Google login (Pass 2) allows skipping the plan upsell ("Skip for now"); default Auto model invokes flagship Ideogram 4.0 (~12 credits), generates 4 concurrent variations, and allows free download of the full 2K (2048×2048) unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | BeFunky Inc. | Ideogram AI, Inc. |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Domain history record | Not verified | 2023–present |
| Background & reputation assessment | Inherited from BeFunky product baseline: Founded in 2007 with nearly 20 years of continuous operation, verifiable leadership, and strong commercial reputation. | Operated by Ideogram AI, Inc. (Toronto, Canada, founded 2023 by former Google Brain diffusion researchers Mohammad Norouzi, William Chan, et al., backed by a16z), globally renowned for AI typography. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Facebook Pixel | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Server inference wait measured at 3.17s (POST mapi.befunky.com/t2i/generate -> GET gpu-nrck-rlg1.befunky.ai/uploads/...), exporting an unwatermarked 2048×2048 (1.12MB) JPEG with BeFunky Photo Editor Exif metadata. | Generates 4× 2048×2048 (4.19MP, 400% of 1024² baseline) images per run (~33.9s) and integrates native Remove BG, Upscale, and Ideogram 4.5 Edit apps. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 Inherited from BeFunky product baseline: Clear pricing disclosures across Free ($0), Plus ($14.99/mo or $83.88/yr), and Pro ($24.99/mo or $149.88/yr, 5,000 credits). | 29 / 35 Landing page (01_landing.png) CTA "Get started" leads to the login page (01_pass1_login_modal.png), where bottom fine print explicitly discloses a critical rule: "*Email accounts don't include free credits — you'll need a paid plan to generate. Sign up with Google, Apple, or Microsoft to get free credits." |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Studio workspace provides an integrated Image Generator modal supporting 1:1 Square aspect ratio and 1-10 Variation controls, with direct Save to Computer options (JPG/PNG/PDF) and zero disruptive paywall traps. | 26 / 30 Completing Google login (Pass 2) allows skipping the plan upsell ("Skip for now"); default Auto model invokes flagship Ideogram 4.0 (~12 credits), generates 4 concurrent variations, and allows free download of the full 2K (2048×2048) unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png). |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Inherited from BeFunky product baseline: Founded in 2007 with nearly 20 years of continuous operation, verifiable leadership, and strong commercial reputation. | 20 / 20 Operated by Ideogram AI, Inc. (Toronto, Canada, founded 2023 by former Google Brain diffusion researchers Mohammad Norouzi, William Chan, et al., backed by a16z), globally renowned for AI typography. |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 Server inference wait measured at 3.17s (POST mapi.befunky.com/t2i/generate -> GET gpu-nrck-rlg1.befunky.ai/uploads/...), exporting an unwatermarked 2048×2048 (1.12MB) JPEG with BeFunky Photo Editor Exif metadata. | 14 / 15 Generates 4× 2048×2048 (4.19MP, 400% of 1024² baseline) images per run (~33.9s) and integrates native Remove BG, Upscale, and Ideogram 4.5 Edit apps. |
| Task quality | 54 / 65 Text rendering (18.0/25: Sign renders 'REALTEST ST 2026' with minor trailing ST redundancy) · Count & color binding (16.0/20: Exactly 2 blue ceramic mugs and 2 red apples on oak table without bleeding) · Structure & composition (20.0/20: 5 distinct mechanical joints on the brass robot right hand holding the wooden sign). | 64 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Exact 2-line "REALTEST / 2026" hand-carved typography on the wooden sign with 100% spelling accuracy (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (19/20: Strictly 3 red apples on the left + 2 stacked blue ceramic mugs on the right (slight twin-handle / 3rd rim artifact behind the lower mug, -1 pt) (19.0/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (20/20: Vintage brass robotic right hand supporting the bottom of the wooden sign displays 5 crystal-clear, distinct articulated brass fingers (20/20)) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); native deliverable reaches 2048×2048 full-resolution JPEG (12/12). | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (2K Original Size Unwatermarked JPEG · Ideogram 4.0) |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 Verified server processing time 3.17s (fast < 4.0s, async_verified, 4.93s end-to-end) (15.0/15). | 3 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 33.9s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 34.45s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
