Seedream 4.0 vs Flux 2 Pro
Which should you choose: Seedream 4.0 or Flux 2 Pro?
Price won't settle this one — 0.3 credits versus 0.3 credits for a typical image is close to a wash. Choose on the capability that matters for the job, or run the same prompt through both and keep the better result.
Seedream 4.0 (0.3 credits / image) and Flux 2 Pro (0.3 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 0.3 credits on Seedream 4.0 and 0.3 credits on Flux 2 Pro. 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 | Seedream 4.0 | Flux 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0.3 credits / image | 0.3 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 0.3 credits | 0.3 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 | match_input_image, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Image input | Text only | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | JPG | JPEG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Seedream 4.0 when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Seedream 4.0's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Seedream 4.0 and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
Choose Flux 2 Pro when…
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Seedream 4.0 is text-to-image only.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Flux 2 Pro's output is a cheap test.
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, Seedream 4.0 or Flux 2 Pro?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 0.3 credits versus 0.3 credits for Flux 2 Pro. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Flux 2 Pro 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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- Nano Banana 2 vs Flux 2 Pro0.6 credits vs 0.3 credits
- Nano Banana Pro vs Flux 2 Pro0.3 credits vs 0.3 credits
Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.