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AI image model comparison

Recraft V3 vs Seedream 5.0 Lite

Seedream 5.0 Lite is 11% cheaper (price per image: Recraft V3 $0.11 vs Seedream 5.0 Lite $0.10). Recraft V3 has faster renders. Seedream 5.0 Lite has more reference images.

Head to head

2 of 4 models · prices from the live catalog,

Recraft V3RecraftTry it →
Seedream 5.0 LiteByteDancenewTry it →
Price
Price per image$0.11$0.10 (best)
Per megapixelNot offeredNot offered
Speed and size
Render time~10 sec (best)~1–2 min
Largest outputNot statedNot stated
Sizes—2K · 3K · 4K
Frames1:1 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 6:10 · 14:10 · 10:14 · 16:9 · 9:161:1 · 9:16 · 16:9
Inputs
Reference imagesUp to 1Up to 10 (best)
TakesText · 1 imageText · 10 images
What it does
Edits a photoYesYes
Vector SVGNoNo
Can doText → imageImage referencesText → imageImage references
Good forDesign assets · Vector / SVG · Style controlPosters · Typography · Key art
Settings you controlStyle controls · Negative prompt · Seed · Size · Prompt strength · Style · Custom styleFrame · Resolution

Output side by side

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

Which should you choose?

Choose Recraft V3 if you want

  • faster renders
  • design assets
  • vector / SVG
Generate with Recraft V3 →

Choose Seedream 5.0 Lite if you want

  • a lower price per image
  • more reference images
  • posters
  • typography
Generate with Seedream 5.0 Lite →

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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

Recraft V3 vs Seedream 5.0 Lite: questions

Seedream 5.0 Lite costs the least here (price per image). Recraft V3: $0.11. Seedream 5.0 Lite: $0.10. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.

Recraft V3 is the fastest here. Recraft V3 takes ~10 sec. Seedream 5.0 Lite takes ~1–2 min.

Recraft V3 and Seedream 5.0 Lite take a photo or reference images.

None of them. Each outputs a raster image.