AI image models: Our pick, Best, and cost
Choose an Image Studio model before you generate. This page is the chooser. Open Image Studio when you are ready to run.
Our pick
MAI-Image-2.6Our Pick
MAI-Image-2.6 is Our pick in Image Studio. It is the paid default for photorealism, on-image text, and multi-reference edits.
Best
GPT Image 2.5 FlareBest
GPT Image 2.5 Flare is the Best image model for us: it tops the Artificial Analysis Text to Image Arena for prompt fidelity and on-image text.
Most cost-effective
P-Image Ideogram
P-Image Ideogram is the cost pick for high-volume drafts at 1K or 2K when flagship fidelity is not required.
When to choose one over the other
Seedream 5 Pro vs Flux 2 Max
Use Seedream 5 Pro when you want ByteDance flagship stills and multi-reference edits. Use Flux 2 Max when you need Flux resolution scaling and multi-image control.
Nano Banana Pro vs GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Use Nano Banana Pro for 4K, typography, and Pro reasoning on complex edits. Use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst when you want OpenAI photorealism, logos, and character consistency.
Every current model
Prices come from the live studio catalog. The selected model stays visible while you work.
Seedream 5 Pro
ByteDance's flagship image model for sharp 1K/2K generation and multi-reference editing.
High-fidelity generation and reference-guided edits when quality matters most
- 1K
- 3 credits
- 2K
- 6 credits
Seedream 5 Lite
ByteDance's image model with built-in reasoning, example-based editing, and deep domain knowledge.
Reasoning-driven generation, example-based editing, and domain-specific images
- Base
- 3 credits
Flux 2 Max
High-quality image generation with resolution scaling and multi-image control.
Detailed, high-resolution images with reference image guidance
- 1K
- 5 credits
- 2K
- 11 credits
- Reference image
- 2 credits / image
Nano Banana 2
Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model: fast, high-fidelity generation with strong text rendering and multi-image reference support.
Quick iterations and high-quality images with crisp text and reference guidance
- 512px
- 3 credits
- 1K
- 5 credits
- 2K
- 7 credits
- 4K
- 11 credits
Nano Banana Pro
Google's Gemini 3 Pro image model with 4K output, Search grounding, and strong multi-image editing.
Complex edits, typography, and high-fidelity 4K generations that need Pro reasoning
- 1K / 2K
- 10 credits
- 4K
- 20 credits
Qwen Image 3 Pro
Alibaba's Qwen Image 3 Pro with dense, accurate text, complex multi-element layouts, and photographic detail.
General-purpose generation and edits where prompt adherence and text accuracy matter
- Base
- 3 credits
GPT Image 2.5 Flare
OpenAI's fastest GPT Image 2.5 model for high-quality everyday generation and edits.
Fast drafts, social content, and high-volume generation with sharp text
- Base
- 1 credit
- Base
- 2 credits
- Base
- 4 credits
- Base
- 7 credits
- Base
- 15 credits
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
OpenAI's GPT Image 2.5 model for precise edits and detailed creative work.
Campaign creative, product imagery, and edits that must keep the subject
- Base
- 1 credit
- Base
- 2 credits
- Base
- 4 credits
- Base
- 7 credits
- Base
- 15 credits
Grok Imagine Image 2
xAI's Grok Imagine Image 2. Text-to-image generation and editing with quality control and output up to 2K.
Creative generation and single-image editing
- Base
- 3 credits
P-Image Ideogram
Pruna's fast, low-cost text-to-image model with 1K or 2K output.
High-volume drafts and cheap generations when flagship fidelity is not required
- 1K
- 2 credits
- 2K
- 4 credits
Riverflow 2.5 Pro
Agentic image model with strong layout and type control. Built for print, packaging, and brand work.
Print layouts, posters, invitations, and product images with exact on-image copy
- 1K
- 9 credits
- 2K
- 11 credits
- 4K
- 12 credits
Reve 2.1
Unified text-to-image and reference editing model with strong arena Elo and multi-image remixing.
High-quality generation and precise reference-based edits or remixes
- Base
- 14 credits
Muse Image
Meta's agentic image model. It reasons before it renders, supports reference images, and is strong on text and multi-part prompts.
Knowledge-heavy prompts, iterative edits, and reference-guided series
- Base
- 1 credit
MAI-Image-2.6 Flash
Microsoft's faster MAI image model for photorealism, text rendering, and multi-reference edits.
Quick photorealistic generation and reference-guided edits at a low credit cost
- Base
- 2 credits
MAI-Image-2.6
Microsoft's flagship MAI image model for photorealism, text rendering, and multi-reference edits.
Highest-quality MAI generation and precise multi-image edits
- Base
- 3 credits
Questions
- Does every image model cost the same?
- No. Credit rows change with resolution, quality, and reference images. The catalog below shows the live prices.
- What does Our pick mean?
- Our pick is the model Image Studio selects for paid accounts. You can still choose any other model in the catalog.
- Where do I generate?
- This page helps you choose. Open Image Studio to prompt, upload references, and run.
Open Image Studio
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