AI image model comparison
Recraft V4.1 vs Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 is 13% cheaper (price per image: Recraft V4.1 $0.10 vs Seedream 4.0 $0.088). Recraft V4.1 has faster renders. Seedream 4.0 has more reference images.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.10 | $0.088 (best) |
| One image at 1K | Not offered | $0.088 |
| One image at 2K | Not offered | $0.088 |
| One image at 4K | Not offered | $0.11 |
| Per megapixel | Not offered | ≈ $0.007/MP |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~10 sec (best) | ~20–39 sec |
| Largest output | Not stated | ≈16.8 MP |
| Sizes | — | 1K · 2K · 4K |
| Frames | 1:1 · 2:1 · 1:2 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 6:10 · 14:10 · 10:14 · 16:9 · 9:16 | 1:1 · 9:16 · 16:9 |
| Inputs | ||
| Reference images | Up to 1 | Up to 10 (best) |
| Takes | Text · 1 image | 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 | Design assets · Vector / SVG · Style control | Posters · Typography · Key art |
| Settings you control | Seed · Size · Prompt strength | Frame · Resolution |
Output side by side
No image model has a same-prompt render yet. Compare the facts above.
Which should you choose?
Choose Seedream 4.0 if you want
- a lower price per image
- more reference images
- 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
Recraft V4.1 vs Seedream 4.0: questions
Seedream 4.0 costs the least here (price per image). Recraft V4.1: $0.10. Seedream 4.0: $0.088. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Recraft V4.1 is the fastest here. Recraft V4.1 takes ~10 sec. Seedream 4.0 takes ~20–39 sec.
Recraft V4.1 and Seedream 4.0 take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.