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Create a Meme vs Groki

Both stand on meme makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Create a Meme

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Create a Meme for template-based or AI meme creation, especially if you need an API or MCP assistant integration. The Classic editor can be used without signup, and the free API tier offers 20 monthly generations. Look elsewhere if GIF creation is essential.

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Groki

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Groki combines meme templates and AI tools with browser-based editing and short video exports. Review credit costs, the free export mark, and rights for source images before choosing a plan.

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The facts

	Create a Meme	Groki
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Starter: $19 a month	Starter: $4.99 a month
Plans published	4	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	createa.meme	groki.meme
On meme makers	#3 of 27	#1 of 27

Create a Meme: what it does well

Classic includes 700+ hand-picked templates and custom fonts.
Classic exports instantly and requires no signup.
API supports captioning, text-to-meme, original imagery and image remixing.
Free API tier includes 20 generations monthly without a card.
Watermark-free exports and video meme creation are supported.

What to know first

GIF creation is not supported.
API actions consume credits, from 1 to 5 each.
The free API tier is limited to 20 generations per month.

Groki: what it does well

Free plan includes 20 welcome credits
Exports still memes as HD PNG
Mobile browser editor needs no app install
Commercial use is permitted subject to image rights

What to know first

Free exports carry a Groki mark
No GIF creation is listed
Animation is limited to five-second videos
Submitted media and prompts may be sent to providers

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