Seedream 4.0 vs Qwen Image 3
Seedream 4.0 ($0.03 / image) and Qwen Image 3 ($0.04 / 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 $0.04 on Qwen Image 3. 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 | Qwen Image 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.03 / image | $0.04 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| 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 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, multiple images |
| 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 $0.03 versus $0.04 on Qwen Image 3.
- Format range matters: 8 aspect ratios versus 5 on Qwen Image 3.
Choose Qwen Image 3 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 Qwen Image 3's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: $0.03 versus $0.04 for a typical image. Pay the Qwen Image 3 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 Qwen Image 3?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs $0.03 versus $0.04 for Qwen Image 3. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Qwen Image 3 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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