AI image model comparison
Seedream 5.0 Pro vs Seedream 5.0 Lite
Seedream 5.0 Lite is 20% cheaper (price per image: Seedream 5.0 Pro $0.13 vs Seedream 5.0 Lite $0.10). Seedream 5.0 Lite has faster renders.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.13 | $0.10 (best) |
| Per megapixel | Not offered | Not offered |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~1–3 min | ~1–2 min (best) |
| Largest output | Not stated | Not stated |
| Sizes | — | 2K · 3K · 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 · File format · Size | 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 5.0 Lite if you want
- a lower price per image
- faster renders
- 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 5.0 Pro vs Seedream 5.0 Lite: questions
Seedream 5.0 Lite costs the least here (price per image). Seedream 5.0 Pro: $0.13. Seedream 5.0 Lite: $0.10. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Seedream 5.0 Lite is the fastest here. Seedream 5.0 Pro takes ~1–3 min. Seedream 5.0 Lite takes ~1–2 min.
Seedream 5.0 Pro and Seedream 5.0 Lite take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.