Seedream 4.0 vs Krea 2
Seedream 4.0 (3 credits / image) and Krea 2 (6 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 6 credits on Krea 2 — a 2x 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 | Seedream 4.0 | Krea 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 3 credits / image | 6 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 3 credits | 6 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 4:5, 2:3, 9:16 |
| Image input | Text only | Text only |
| Output format | JPG | PNG |
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 6 credits on Krea 2.
- 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.
Choose Krea 2 when…
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Seedream 4.0 returns JPG.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Krea 2's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: 3 credits versus 6 credits for a typical image. Pay the Krea 2 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 Krea 2?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 3 credits versus 6 credits for Krea 2. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Krea 2 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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