GPT Image 2 vs Recraft 4.1
GPT Image 2 (1–22 credits / image) and Recraft 4.1 (4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 1 credit on GPT Image 2 and 4 credits on Recraft 4.1 — a 6x gap. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made, so the prices below are what the Generate button shows — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | GPT Image 2 | Recraft 4.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1–22 credits / image | 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 1 credit | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | Provider-managed | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | landscape 4 3, square hd | square hd, square, portrait 4 3, portrait 16 9, landscape 4 3, landscape 16 9 |
| Image input | Optional, up to 1 images | Text only |
| Output format | PNG | WEBP |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose GPT Image 2 when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 1 credit versus 4 credits on Recraft 4.1.
- You iterate in drafts: the cheapest single image is 1 credit, versus 4 credits on Recraft 4.1.
Choose Recraft 4.1 when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Recraft 4.1's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Recraft 4.1 and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
The verdict
GPT Image 2 is the better default on cost: 1 credit versus 4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Recraft 4.1 premium when its output on your specific prompts is visibly better — run one prompt through both and check.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or Recraft 4.1?
- GPT Image 2. A typical generation costs 1 credit versus 4 credits for Recraft 4.1. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both GPT Image 2 and Recraft 4.1 in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay each one’s price in credits, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Do I need a bigger plan for either model?
- No. Every plan opens every model. Failed generations are refunded automatically, and unused credits roll over.
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