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AI image model comparison

Grok Imagine vs Seedream 4.5

Seedream 4.5 is 18% cheaper (price per image: Grok Imagine $0.14 vs Seedream 4.5 $0.11). Grok Imagine has faster renders. Seedream 4.5 has a lower price per megapixel, larger images and more reference images.

Head to head

2 of 4 models · prices from the live catalog,

Grok ImaginexAITry it →
Seedream 4.5ByteDanceTry it →
Price
Price per image$0.14$0.11 (best)
One image at 1K$0.14Not offered
One image at 2K$0.14$0.11 (best)
One image at 4KNot offered$0.15
Per megapixel≈ $0.033/MP≈ $0.009/MP (best)
Speed and size
Render time~20–34 sec (best)~30–77 sec
Largest output≈4.2 MP≈16.8 MP (best)
Sizes1k · 2k2K · 4K
Frames1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 19.5:9 · 9:19.5 · 20:9 · 9:20 · 21:9 · 5:21:1 · 9:16 · 16:9
Inputs
Reference imagesUp to 3Up to 10 (best)
TakesText · 3 imagesText · 10 images
What it does
Edits a photoYesYes
Vector SVGNoNo
Can doText → imageImage referencesText → imageImage references
Good forFast drafts · Edgy creative · MemesPosters · Typography · Key art
Settings you controlFrame · ResolutionFrame · Resolution

Output side by side

No image model has a same-prompt render yet. Compare the facts above.

Which should you choose?

Choose Grok Imagine if you want

  • faster renders
  • fast drafts
  • edgy creative
Generate with Grok Imagine →

Choose Seedream 4.5 if you want

  • a lower price per image
  • a lower price per megapixel
  • larger images
  • more reference images
  • posters
  • typography
Generate with Seedream 4.5 →

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How we compare

  • 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

Grok Imagine vs Seedream 4.5: questions

Seedream 4.5 costs the least here (price per image). Grok Imagine: $0.14. Seedream 4.5: $0.11. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.

Grok Imagine is the fastest here. Grok Imagine takes ~20–34 sec. Seedream 4.5 takes ~30–77 sec.

Grok Imagine and Seedream 4.5 take a photo or reference images.

None of them. Each outputs a raster image.