PaperFig vs LayerGrab

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PaperFig compared with LayerGrab
Detail	PaperFig	LayerGrab
What it does	AI scientific figure generator that turns data and ideas into publication-ready visuals	Split any image into editable, named layers with AI
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Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free plan: 150 signup credits, 1 free figure per day for first 7 days. Scholar: $120/year with 2,000 credits/month. Pro Scholar: $192/year with 4,500 credits/month. Lab Pro: $528/year with 14,500 credits/month. Credit packs: Mini Pack $96 for 600 credits, Light Pack $45 for 3,000 credits, Standard P	Basic: $12/month (1,200 credits, about 120 layers) or $99/year. Premium: $36/month (3,600 credits, about 450 layers) or $299/year. Credit packs: $20 for 1,800 credits (about 180 layers) or $60 for 6,600 credits (about 660 layers). One free split per account.
Key features	Text-to-figure generation from plain-language descriptions Sketch-to-figure conversion Photo-to-figure capability OCR-powered text editor for label modification PNG download with 4K upscale option Editable SVG and PPTX export formats Support for 7 research disciplines including biomedical and materials science 80+ reference figures from journal-style examples Figure enhancement and refinement tools TIFF/PDF export for paid plan users	Split images into up to 16 separate transparent layers Automatic English naming of each layer Background fill reconstruction Export as PNG, ZIP or layered PSD Works as browser tool and plugins for Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, Chrome Copy individual layers to design tools Support for PNG, JPG and WebP files up to 20 MB Processing time of 60-100 seconds per image Extract single named elements from images 30-day retention of split results
What makes it different	No design training or Illustrator knowledge required to create publication-ready figures Supports multiple input types including text, sketches, photos, PDFs, and reference images Built-in label correction workflow keeps scientific reviewer in control Credit-based pricing scales from free tier to high-volume research labs Users retain full copyright ownership of generated figures for papers and commercial use	Every layer is automatically named in plain English, making elements easy to find without clicking through Layer 1 to Layer 9 Fills in missing backgrounds behind removed elements so nothing is lost Works directly inside Photoshop, Figma and Sketch without leaving your design tool True layer splits from real processing, not mockups One free split per account with full download options
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Community votes	0	1
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	8 +2 (up) since last check	29 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	4	5
Citation Flow (Majestic)	21	28
Referring domains (Majestic)	21	25

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