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NovelAI
NovelAI combines AI anime image generation with storytelling models for crafting stories.

About NovelAI
NovelAI is a web-based service with two main tools: an AI image generator for anime-style art and an AI story generator for building stories, worlds, and characters. The image tool uses the NovelAI Diffusion V5 model and supports editing, including inpainting, Director Tools, and a built-in canvas. The story tool is described as powered by GLM 4.6.
The homepage states that subscriptions start at $10 per month and that an on-demand Anlas purchase option is available for image generation. It also mentions a trial period, but does not give its length or terms. The site describes its privacy approach as encrypted prompts and images not stored on its servers unless the user saves them. It also says it does not track the creative process. These are the site's own statements, and the homepage does not detail how uploads or any external services are handled.
Key features
- Anime-style image generation using the NovelAI Diffusion V5 model
- Inpainting to selectively modify specific areas of an image
- Director Tools for adjusting details, clothing, lighting, and poses
- Built-in canvas for on-the-spot edits to generated artwork
- Separate character definitions to help maintain consistency across scenes
- Story generation tool for building stories, worlds, and characters
- The homepage states that prompts are encrypted and generated images are not stored on its servers unless the user saves them.
- The homepage states there are no limitations on commercial use and no extra subscription tier is required for it.
- The service runs in the browser with no installation required and is accessible from mobile devices, according to the homepage.
- The homepage states it is not a free AI image generator; subscriptions are the main paid model.
- The directory lists the platform as web only.
- The directory lists the project as not open source, with no repository.
NovelAI at a glance
- Website
- novelai.net
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Image Generators
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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