NovelAI vs Alpaca
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
NovelAI
NovelAI edges out Alpaca Markets with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
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Feature
NovelAI
Alpaca
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.5
4.4
Coding
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Writing
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Reasoning
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Speed
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Value
4.5
4.8
Pricing
Monthly Price
$10
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Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
NovelAI
Pros
- Minimal content filters
- Kayra 13B and Erato 70B models
- Anime image generation
- Advanced TTS
- Large context window
Cons
- Learning curve for new users
- Image credits (Anlas) required
Alpaca Markets
Pros
- Commission-free trading
- Paper trading for testing
- Python/JS SDKs
- Real-time data
- Crypto + stocks
Cons
- US-only for stocks
- Learning curve for API
Choose NovelAI if you need:
Adult fiction writing, storytelling, anime art
Choose Alpaca if you need:
Algorithmic trading, trading bots, API-first traders
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.