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AI image model comparison

Recraft V4.1 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash

Seedream 5.0 Flash is 50% cheaper (price per image: Recraft V4.1 $0.10 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash $0.050). Recraft V4.1 has faster renders. Seedream 5.0 Flash has more reference images.

Head to head

2 of 4 models · prices from the live catalog,

Recraft V4.1RecraftTry it →
Seedream 5.0 FlashByteDancenewTry it →
Price
Price per image$0.10$0.050 (best)
Per megapixelNot offered$0.011/MP
Speed and size
Render time~10 sec (best)~27–66 sec
Largest outputNot stated4.6 MP
Sizes——
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 controlSeed · Size · Prompt strengthFrame · 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 Recraft V4.1 if you want

  • faster renders
  • design assets
  • vector / SVG
Generate with Recraft V4.1 →

Choose Seedream 5.0 Flash if you want

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

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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 V4.1 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash: questions

Seedream 5.0 Flash costs the least here (price per image). Recraft V4.1: $0.10. Seedream 5.0 Flash: $0.050. 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 5.0 Flash takes ~27–66 sec.

Recraft V4.1 and Seedream 5.0 Flash take a photo or reference images.

None of them. Each outputs a raster image.