Bing Image Creator Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Bing Image Creator pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $20 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Bing Image Creator's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Unlimited image generations (slower speed after boosts)
- 25 boost credits per week for faster generation
- 4 image variations per prompt
- DALL-E 3 powered
- Requires Microsoft Account
- Standard speed queue after boosts used
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Priority access during peak times
- Faster image generation
- 100 boosts per day
- Access to other Copilot Pro features
- Commercial data protection
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| boostsPerWeek | 25 | Unlimited/Higher |
| generations | Unlimited at standard speed | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Priority access during peak times or Faster image generation
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Bing Image Creator branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Microsoft Copilot Pro Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Microsoft Copilot Pro $20/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 6 included | 5+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Bing Image Creator branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individuals | Growing teams |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Bing Image Creator free?
Yes, Bing Image Creator offers a forever free plan with 6 core features included. However, there are limits on boostsperweek, generations that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Bing Image Creator's free plan?
Bing Image Creator's free plan includes: Unlimited image generations (slower speed after boosts), 25 boost credits per week for faster generation, 4 image variations per prompt, DALL-E 3 powered, Requires Microsoft Account, and 1 more features. Key limits include boostsPerWeek: 25, generations: Unlimited at standard speed.
03 What's NOT included in Bing Image Creator's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Priority access during peak times, Faster image generation, 100 boosts per day, Access to other Copilot Pro features, Commercial data protection. You'll also have Bing Image Creator branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Bing Image Creator's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Priority access during peak times or Faster image generation, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $20/month.
05 Is Bing Image Creator's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Bing Image Creator's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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