Notbyai
Notbyai offers badges to help content creators indicate that their work is not generated by AI, encouraging original human-created content.
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What is Notbyai?
Notbyai is a badge system and global movement that allows content creators to showcase that their work is human-created rather than AI-generated. The core offering is downloadable badges (in PNG, SVG, and EPS formats) that creators can display on their websites, blogs, artwork, films, essays, books, podcasts, and other content. The badges come in three main categories: Artist badges for digital/traditional artwork, paintings, illustrations, music, and animations; Writer badges for blog posts, essays, books, research, and code; and Producer badges for audio, video, performances, and overall creative philosophy. Additional specialized badges now exist for musicians, designers, photographers, animators, filmmakers, voice actors, researchers, and sculptors.
The tool serves content creators who value human authenticity and want to distinguish their work in a world increasingly dominated by AI-generated content. It is designed for writers, bloggers, YouTubers, TikTokers, podcaster, artists, producers, designers, photographers, and any creator who produces content with very little to no AI help. The organization emphasizes that they are
Notbyai pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Not By AI offers a free tier for non-commercial use where anyone can download all badges in PNG, SVG, and EPS formats with dark and light themes without any cost. For commercial use, there are revenue-based subscription plans: Starter plan at $5/month for individual creators and small teams with revenue under $100,000 in the last 12 months; Business plan (price shown as higher) for smaller startups and businesses with revenue under $1 million in the last 12 months; and Enterprise plan for larger companies with revenue over $1 million in the last 12 months. All subscription plans include a project page on Not By AI, all badges, dark and light themes, and all file formats with no hidden costs. For those who prefer not to subscribe, there is a one-time purchase option for commercial badge use. Additional project pages beyond the one included are available for $15 each as a one-time payment.
Notbyai pros
- Badges free for non-commercial use without subscription
- Available in multiple formats: PNG, SVG, and EPS
- Offers both dark and light theme versions
- Translated into multiple languages including Chinese
- Specialized badges for 10+ creator types (musicians, designers, photographers, etc.)
- Project page on Not By AI website for subscribers
- No hidden costs on any plan
- Revenue-based pricing scales with creator's business size
- One-time purchase option available for commercial use without subscription
- Clear 90% human-content threshold provides transparency
- Large community of 0K+ pages using badges
- Links to project page or notbyai.fyi when hyperlinking
- Detailed help center with placement guides for every content type
- Founder is experienced designer and design award judge
- Supports human-centric businesses and client trust
- Inspires other creators to join human-creativity movement
- Badges work for both digital and physical art/products
- Additional project pages available for $15 one-time payment
Notbyai cons
- Commercial use requires subscription or one-time purchase
- Only 90% human-content threshold may still allow some AI use
- No free tier for commercial use
- Subscription required even for small commercial projects
- Project page approval process may delay badge use
- Limited to English and Chinese languages currently
- $5/month starter plan may be costly for very small creators
- Business plan at higher price for revenue under $1M
- No mobile app for badge management
- Badge must be manually placed on each content piece
Frequently asked questions about Notbyai
What is the 90% Rule for using Not By AI badges?
The 90% Rule requires that at least 90% of your work be produced by humans to display the Not By AI badge. This can include instances where AI is utilized for inspiration, drafting legal documents like privacy policies (as long as legal content isn't your primary focus), generating non-user-facing content like SEO tags, or proofreading for errors. If you determine that at least 90% of your content is human-created, you can display the badge on your website, blog, artwork, films, essays, books, podcasts, or any other project.
Can I use Not By AI badges for commercial purposes without a subscription?
No, commercial use requires either a subscription or a one-time purchase. The badges are free to use for non-commercial purposes only. For commercial use such as business websites, commercial artwork, paid content, or any revenue-generating project, you must purchase a subscription plan (Starter, Business, or Enterprise based on your revenue) or make a one-time purchase of the badges for commercial use.
What file formats are available for Not By AI badges?
All Not By AI badges are available in three formats: PNG, SVG, and EPS. These formats work for both web and print use. PNG is suitable for general digital display, SVG is ideal for scalable web graphics, and EPS is perfect for professional print work and design software. Each format comes in both dark and light theme versions to match different background colors.
How do I add the Not By AI badge to my blog posts?
For blog posts, recipes, guides, and reviews, display the relevant Writer badge at the beginning or the end of the content, in the author profile section, or on the author's webpage. First download the badge from notbyai.fyi, then insert it into your content. When possible, link the badge to notbyai.fyi or your project page for better visibility and to support the movement.
What badges are available for musicians and artists?
Musicians can use the new specialized Musician badge or the Producer badge for audio content. Artists can use the Artist badge for digital/traditional artwork, paintings, and illustrations. Additional specialized badges now exist for designers, photographers, animators, filmmakers, voice actors, researchers, and sculptors. All new badges are available alongside the original three (Writer, Artist, Producer) in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Do I need approval to use Not By AI badges?
For non-commercial use, you can download and use the badges immediately without approval. For commercial use with a project page, you must submit your project details, describe your creative approach, and upload supporting documents like drafts or photos/videos of you creating content. The Not By AI team will review your content, remind you if anything is missing, and email you approval news if all is good. Once approved, you receive a link to your published project page.
Where should I display the Not By AI badge on my artwork?
For digital art, display the Artist badge on the artwork itself (or on the back), near the artwork, in the description section, or on the artist's profile or website. For physical art and handcrafted products, display the badge on the front, side, or back of the artwork or product, on the plaque, tag, or on the package/cover. Also consider displaying it on the website of the art or product and on marketing materials for maximum visibility.
Can I use Not By AI badges for content that uses AI for proofreading?
Yes, using AI for proofreading for errors is allowed under the 90% Rule. The threshold can include instances where AI is utilized for proofreading, as long as the primary content creation is human-produced. Other acceptable AI uses include inspiration, drafting legal documents like privacy policies (when legal content isn't your primary focus), and generating non-user-facing content like SEO tags. The key is that at least 90% of your work must be produced by humans.
What languages are Not By AI badges available in?
Not By AI badges are currently available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. The project has 40+ translators working to expand to more languages in the future. The Chinese versions can be found in the Traditional Chinese (Chinese TW) folder when downloading badges. The founder Allen Hsu's multicultural background and 15-month nomadic travel experience motivated the priority on international exposure and adoption.
How much does an additional project page cost beyond the subscription?
If one project page isn't enough for your needs, each additional project page is available for a one-time payment of $15. This applies to all subscription tiers (Starter, Business, and Enterprise). Each project page includes all badges in dark and light themes, available in PNG, SVG, and EPS formats, with no hidden costs. The project page is published on notbyai.fyi with a link you receive upon approval.