Seedream 4.0 vs Flux 2 Pro
Seedream 4.0 ($0.03 / image) and Flux 2 Pro ($0.05 / image) both run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate, so this comparison can use real prices instead of credits. A typical image costs $0.03 on Seedream 4.0 and $0.05 on Flux 2 Pro. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Seedream 4.0 | Flux 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.03 / image | $0.05 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.03 | $0.05 |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | match_input_image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 | square hd, square, portrait 4 3, portrait 16 9, landscape 4 3, landscape 16 9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | 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…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs $0.03 versus $0.05 on Flux 2 Pro.
- Format range matters: 8 aspect ratios versus 0 on Flux 2 Pro.
Choose Flux 2 Pro when…
- 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.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Flux 2 Pro and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
The verdict
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: $0.03 versus $0.05 for a typical image. Pay the Flux 2 Pro 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, Seedream 4.0 or Flux 2 Pro?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs $0.03 versus $0.05 for Flux 2 Pro. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Flux 2 Pro in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
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