NovelAI
Anime image and story generation subscription service
NovelAI is a subscription service from Anlatan Inc. that generates anime-style images and assists with writing stories, worlds and characters. Image generation uses NovelAI Diffusion V5 and comes with inpainting, Director Tools and a built-in canvas, and the site claims character consistency across scenes. The text side is powered by GLM 4.6, according to the homepage. It runs in the browser, including on mobile devices, with no installation. The site says there are no commercial-use limitations and no additional subscription tier is needed for commercial use. An on-demand Anlas option covers extra image generation.
- Filed under
- Image Generation
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- web
- Last updated
- November 10, 2026
What NovelAI does
- NovelAI Diffusion V5. Anime-style image generation model used for the service's images.
- Inpainting and Director Tools. Edit portions of an image on a built-in canvas.
- Story generation. Text model helps build stories, worlds and characters.
- Anlas credits. On-demand option for image generation beyond subscription allowances.
Who it’s for
- Anime-style illustrators
- Writers drafting fiction and worldbuilding
- Users wanting a browser-based tool without installation
NovelAI pricing
Subscriptions start at $10/month with a trial period; Anlas available on demand for image generation
As listed on November 9, 2026. Check novelai.net for current prices.
Things to know
- Paid subscription required beyond a trial period
- Image output is oriented to anime styles
Quick answers
- What is NovelAI?
- NovelAI is a subscription service from Anlatan Inc.
- Is NovelAI free?
- No. NovelAI has no permanent free plan. Paid plans start at $10 a month. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)
- Who makes NovelAI?
- NovelAI is made by Anlatan Inc..
- Where can you use NovelAI?
- NovelAI is available on the web.
- What are some alternatives to NovelAI?
- Other tools filed in the same section include Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Leonardo.Ai.
Tags
#anime#image-generation#inpainting#storytelling#subscription#diffusion
See also
Cross-referenced entries
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