AI image model comparison
Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash
Seedream 5.0 Flash is 43% cheaper (price per image: Seedream 4.0 $0.088 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash $0.050). Seedream 4.0 has a lower price per megapixel, faster renders and larger images.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.088 | $0.050 (best) |
| One image at 1K | $0.088 | Not offered |
| One image at 2K | $0.088 | Not offered |
| One image at 4K | $0.11 | Not offered |
| Per megapixel | ≈ $0.007/MP (best) | $0.011/MP |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~20–39 sec (best) | ~27–66 sec |
| Largest output | ≈16.8 MP (best) | 4.6 MP |
| Sizes | 1K · 2K · 4K | — |
| Frames | 1:1 · 9:16 · 16:9 | 1:1 · 9:16 · 16:9 |
| Inputs | ||
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Takes | Text · 10 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 | Posters · Typography · Key art | Posters · Typography · Key art |
| Settings you control | Frame · Resolution | 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 Seedream 4.0 if you want
- a lower price per megapixel
- faster renders
- larger images
- posters
- typography
Choose Seedream 5.0 Flash if you want
- a lower price per image
- 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
Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash: questions
Seedream 5.0 Flash costs the least here (price per image). Seedream 4.0: $0.088. Seedream 5.0 Flash: $0.050. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Seedream 4.0 is the fastest here. Seedream 4.0 takes ~20–39 sec. Seedream 5.0 Flash takes ~27–66 sec.
Seedream 4.0 and Seedream 5.0 Flash take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.