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GPT Image 2 vs Seedream 5 Lite

Which should you choose: GPT Image 2 or Seedream 5 Lite?

GPT Image 2 is the better default on cost: 0.1 credits versus 0.4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Seedream 5 Lite premium when you need its wider set of output formats.

GPT Image 2 (0.1–2.2 credits / image) and Seedream 5 Lite (0.4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 0.1 credits on GPT Image 2 and 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Lite — 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.

Sample generation from GPT Image 2

GPT Image 2

0.1–2.2 credits / image

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Sample generation from Seedream 5 Lite

Seedream 5 Lite

0.4 credits / image

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Side by side

SpecGPT Image 2Seedream 5 Lite
Price0.1–2.2 credits / image0.4 credits / image
Typical generation0.1 credits0.4 credits
ResolutionsProvider-managedProvider-managed
Aspect ratioslandscape 4 3, square hd1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4
Image inputOptional, up to 1 imagesOptional, multiple images
Output formatPNGPNG

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 0.1 credits versus 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Lite.
  • You iterate in drafts: the cheapest single image is 0.1 credits, versus 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Lite.

Choose Seedream 5 Lite when…

  • Format range matters: 5 aspect ratios versus 0 on GPT Image 2.
  • Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where GPT Image 2 takes up to 1 input images.

Try both on your project

Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the result that works for your project. Check the quoted cost before you generate.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or Seedream 5 Lite?
GPT Image 2. A typical generation costs 0.1 credits versus 0.4 credits for Seedream 5 Lite. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
Can I use both GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5 Lite 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 Assets.
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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