AI image model comparison
GPT Image 2 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash
GPT Image 2 is 75% cheaper (price per image: GPT Image 2 $0.013 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash $0.050). GPT Image 2 has larger images and more reference images. Seedream 5.0 Flash has faster renders.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.013 (best) | $0.050 |
| Per megapixel | Not offered | $0.011/MP |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~1–3 min | ~27–66 sec (best) |
| Largest output | 8.3 MP (best) | 4.6 MP |
| Sizes | — | — |
| Frames | Model default | 1:1 · 9:16 · 16:9 |
| Inputs | ||
| Reference images | Up to 16 (best) | Up to 10 |
| Takes | Text · 16 images | Text · 10 images |
| What it does | ||
| Edits a photo | Yes | Yes |
| Vector SVG | No | No |
| Can do | Text → imageImage references | Text → imageImage references |
| Good for | Instruction edits · Diagrams · Text rendering | Posters · Typography · Key art |
| Settings you control | Background · Moderation · Compression · File format · Quality · Size | Frame · Background · Layer decomposition · Negative prompt · File format · Size |
Output side by side
No image model has a same-prompt render yet. Compare the facts above.
Which should you choose?
Choose GPT Image 2 if you want
- a lower price per image
- larger images
- more reference images
- instruction edits
- diagrams
Choose Seedream 5.0 Flash if you want
- faster renders
- posters
- typography
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- Prices come from the live catalog at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding. Plans and packs
- Render times are the catalog’s own estimate for one render.
- Every clip and image on this page was rendered on OpenClips.
Questions
GPT Image 2 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash: questions
GPT Image 2 costs the least here (price per image). GPT Image 2: $0.013. Seedream 5.0 Flash: $0.050. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Seedream 5.0 Flash is the fastest here. GPT Image 2 takes ~1–3 min. Seedream 5.0 Flash takes ~27–66 sec.
GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5.0 Flash take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.