Craiyon (formerly DALL-E mini)

Craiyon is the direct descendant of the viral "DALL-E mini." It remains a 100% free, no-login-required web tool that generates nine images per prompt. Its quality has improved significantly but generally lags behind state-of-the-art models. Its enduring value is in pure accessibility and simplicity. It's perfect for first-time experimentation, educational demonstrations, or quick, low-stakes ideation where premium quality isn't required.

It serves as an important democratizing force, ensuring anyone with an internet connection can experience basic text-to-image AI without any barriers.