Seedream 4.0 vs Grok Imagine Image 2.0
Seedream 4.0 (3 credits / image) and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 (from 4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 3 credits on Seedream 4.0 and 4 credits on Grok Imagine Image 2.0. 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 | Grok Imagine Image 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 3 credits / image | from 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 3 credits | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1k, 2k |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 | 2:1, 20:9, 19.5:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16, 9:19.5, 9:20, 1:2 |
| Image input | Text only | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | JPG | JPG |
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 3 credits versus 4 credits on Grok Imagine Image 2.0.
- You need 4K output; Grok Imagine Image 2.0 tops out at 2k.
Choose Grok Imagine Image 2.0 when…
- Format range matters: 11 aspect ratios versus 5 on Seedream 4.0.
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Seedream 4.0 is text-to-image only.
The verdict
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: 3 credits versus 4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Grok Imagine Image 2.0 premium when you need its wider set of output formats.
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 Grok Imagine Image 2.0?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 3 credits versus 4 credits for Grok Imagine Image 2.0. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 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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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.