GenDesigns vs Google Stitch
GenDesigns and Google Stitch both generate UI from text prompts. The similarities end there.
Stitch came from Google Labs in May 2025. It runs on Gemini and exports to Figma or basic HTML. The tool works well for designers who want quick visuals to refine later.
GenDesigns takes a different path. You describe your app, get multiple polished screens, and export production-ready code. Less iteration. More shipping.
Pricing and Access Comparison
| What Matters | GenDesigns | Google Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| Who benefits most | Founders, devs, non-technical builders | Designers exploring concepts |
| Cost | Free credits available, paid from $10/mo | Free (Labs experiment) |
| Code you get | HTML with Tailwind CSS | Basic HTML/CSS |
| Visual consistency | Handled automatically | You manage it yourself |
How Google Stitch Works
Google acquired Galileo AI and rebuilt it as Stitch. The tool sits inside Google Labs, which means two things: it costs nothing, and it could change or disappear.
You type what you want or upload a sketch. Stitch returns a single screen. The fast model gives you 350 generations monthly. The Pro model (better quality) limits you to 50.
Most people use Stitch to get something into Figma quickly. The Figma export only works with the fast model. If you want Pro quality, you lose that option.
How GenDesigns Works
GenDesigns exists to get you from idea to working prototype. Write a prompt describing your app—or clone any existing app from the App Store. Paste a URL, and GenDesigns analyzes the design to recreate or redesign it.
The system generates screens that share colors, typography, and spacing. Built-in prototyping lets you create clickable flows. Export HTML with Tailwind CSS.
Tokens roll over month to month. Unused credits stay in your account until you need them.
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
| Feature | GenDesigns | Google Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| What you can input | Text descriptions, App Store URL cloning | Text, hand-drawn sketches, screenshots, URLs |
| App cloning | Clone any app from App Store | Not available |
| What powers it | Multiple models tuned for UI | Gemini Flash and Pro |
| Result quality | Ready for production | Good starting point for refinement |
| Keeping things consistent | Built into the system | Requires manual effort |
| Making changes | Chat to refine with context | Chat plus canvas editing |
| Figma export | Not available | Fast model only |
| Code export | HTML with Tailwind CSS | HTML with Tailwind CSS |
| Device previews | Built-in frames | Desktop, tablet, phone views |
| Interactive prototyping | Built-in clickable prototypes | Not available |
| Free option | Yes, with starter credits | Yes, with generation caps |
Code Export and Developer Experience
GenDesigns outputs code that works in real projects. HTML stays semantic. Tailwind classes mean easy customization.
Stitch gives you HTML and CSS. Converting that to your framework takes time. The output serves as a reference more than a foundation.
Building Multi-Screen Applications
A typical mobile app has 15-25 screens. GenDesigns handles this. Create your login flow, main features, settings, and profile. Everything matches.
Stitch works screen by screen. Each generation stands alone. You spend time making sure screen 10 looks like screen 1.
Theme and Style Consistency
GenDesigns creates a theme once. Every screen uses it. Switch between light and dark modes across your whole project instantly.
Stitch needs you to describe your visual preferences every time. Results vary. You become an expert at writing consistent prompts.
Generation Limits and Credit Systems
GenDesigns tokens persist. Buy them in January, use them in March. Cancel your subscription and keep what remains.
Stitch resets monthly. Hit 350 generations on day 20? Wait until next month. No way to get more if you need them.
When to Choose GenDesigns
- App cloning saves you prompting time
- Interactive prototyping matters
- Consistent branding across screens matters
- You want production-ready code
- Building something real, not just concepts
- You need reliable access without caps
When to Choose Google Stitch
- You have sketches or wireframes to convert
- Figma is central to your workflow
- Early exploration matters more than final output
- You want to try AI design without paying
- Google tools already run your stack
- Experimenting before committing to any tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Stitch stay free?
Nobody knows. Google Labs projects sometimes become products, sometimes get absorbed elsewhere, sometimes shut down. Plan accordingly.
Can Stitch output React?
Not directly. You get HTML/CSS. Turning that into React components is your job.
Can GenDesigns clone any app?
Yes. Paste an App Store URL, and GenDesigns analyzes the design to recreate or redesign screens. Stitch requires manual prompting.
Can I use both tools together?
Some people do. Stitch for quick exploration when cost matters. GenDesigns when the project gets serious.
Final Verdict
Google Stitch works for designers who think in Figma and want AI to speed up early exploration. Free access makes it low risk.
GenDesigns works for people who need to ship. App cloning, interactive prototyping, multiple screens, consistent design, clean code. Less time in tools, more time building.
Your decision depends on where you are:
- Exploring ideas? Stitch costs nothing to try.
- Building something? GenDesigns gets you there faster.
Start Building Today
GenDesigns turns descriptions into polished mobile app UI. Clone any app. Build clickable prototypes. Export HTML with Tailwind CSS.
No credit card to start.