Choosing an AI logo maker is easier once you know what you actually need to walk away with. By the end of this guide you will have picked one tool, chosen your colours and fonts, and made a first logo, using the plan details listed on the Looka pricing page and the Canva pricing page (accessed October 2026).
This is a guide to the plans as described by each company, not a hands-on review. Prices and features change, so check each page before you pay.
In short
Start free in a template editor if you only need colours and a simple logo, and pay for a logo generator only when you need print-ready files or a matching set of designs.
Step 1: decide what you need before you open any tool
Write down three things: where the logo will appear, what files you need, and whether you want matching designs. A bakery with a shop sign needs different files from a freelance photographer who only posts on Instagram.
A brand kit is a saved set of your logo, colours and fonts so every design looks like it belongs to the same business. The widget above maps your answers to a sensible starting point.
Copy this prompt
I run a [type of business] in [town or city]. My customers are [who they are]. Suggest three brand personalities in three words each, then for each one suggest two colours, two font styles and one simple logo idea. Keep ideas simple enough for a small shop sign and a phone screen.
Step 2: compare the main types of tool
Canva's Canva pricing page lists a Free plan at US$0 per year for one person with one Brand Kit limited to three colours, and a Pro plan at US$144 per year with five Brand Kits. It also says the Free plan includes limited AI use, up to 20 standard or premium AI uses.
The Looka pricing page shows two routes. You can pay once for a logo package, where the Premium package includes several high-resolution file types (PNG, EPS, SVG, PDF) and full ownership. Or you can subscribe to a Brand Kit, which the page describes as including 300+ branded assets such as social profiles, business cards, email signatures and letterheads. The page does not list prices, and says it is free to make logos and you pay only when you are happy.
For prices and a wider view, the Rework comparison of 12 AI logo generators (updated July 2026) lists Looka at a free design, $20 for a PNG, and $65 or more for the full suite. It lists Brandmark at $25 to $175 one-time, and LogoAI at $29 to $99 one-time. Treat those figures as a guide, since they come from a third party and can lag behind the vendors.
| Route | What it suits | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Free template editor (Canva Free) | Colours, simple logo, social posts | Brand Kit limited to 3 colours on Free, AI use is capped |
| One-time logo package (Looka, Brandmark, LogoAI) | Logo with print-ready files | Which file types and ownership terms each tier includes |
| Brand kit subscription (Looka, Canva Pro) | Logo plus matching social and print designs | Annual billing, renewal and cancellation terms |
The cost reality of an AI logo maker
A cheap logo is not automatically yours to protect. The Rework guide warns against assuming that "AI-generated" means automatically trademarkable, and advises running a trademark search before you commit.
The US Patent and Trademark Office says a trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol or design that identifies your goods or services, and notes that creative and unique trademarks are more effective and easier to protect. Search for similar names and logos in your own country before you print anything. This is general information, not legal advice.
What to do this week
- Day 1: answer the widget and write your three needs (where the logo appears, which files, matching designs).
- Day 2: pick colours and two fonts. Our colour scheme generator can help you test combinations.
- Day 3: make three logo options in your chosen tool and show them to five customers or friends.
- Day 4: before you pay, read the file types, ownership and cancellation terms on the plan page.
- Day 5: add the logo, colours and fonts to your brand kit, then update your social profiles.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a free logo for my business?
Often yes for early use, but check the licence of the specific tool and plan. The Looka page, for example, ties full ownership and vector files to its paid packages, so read the terms before you print signs or packaging.
Do I need a brand kit as a one-person business?
A basic kit is just your logo, two or three colours and two fonts saved in one place. A free plan can hold that, so a paid kit is worth considering only when you produce many designs each week.
Should I trademark my logo straight away?
Not necessarily. The USPTO says you gain rights by using a mark with your goods or services, and registration gives stronger protection. Searching for similar marks first is the sensible minimum.
Sources
- Looka, "Logo Design Pricing, Packages & Add-Ons - Looka", page last updated June 30, 2025, accessed October 2026.
- Canva, "Canva Pricing: Compare Free, Pro, Business and Enterprise plans", accessed October 2026.
- Rework, "Best AI Logo Generators in 2026: 12 Tools Compared by Price, Files, and Ownership", updated July 2026.
- US Patent and Trademark Office, "What is a trademark?", accessed October 2026.
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Published: October 2026 | Author: Minh Pham | Drafted with AI, fact-checked and edited by Minh Pham
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