Side by side
SCRL vs SMMAI
Both stand on social media design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
SCRL provides a free entry point for social media design, with more templates, slides, and video layers listed under Premium. Check the slide limit and the undisclosed Premium price against your needs.
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SMMAI combines AI generation, editable templates, and watermark-free PNG export in a free plan. Its listed formats cover several social channels, while Apple notes that the developer's privacy information has not been verified.
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| SCRL | SMMAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | scrl.com | smmai.app |
| On social media design software | #18 of 44 | #22 of 44 |
SCRL: what it does well
- Create posts and carousels in multiple formats
- Basic plan is free
- Premium trial lasts seven days on Android and iOS
- Can schedule posts to a connected Instagram account
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- Basic projects are limited to 10 slides
- Basic includes limited templates
- Premium price is not shown
- AI prompts are logged for analytics
SMMAI: what it does well
- Thousands of minimalist layouts and templates
- Generates design variations from text and an image
- Exports PNGs without a watermark
- Includes formats for multiple social channels
- No sign-up or subscription required
What to know first
- Apple says developer-provided privacy details are unverified
- Listed output is PNG