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Seedream 4.0 vs Recraft 4.1

Seedream 4.0 (3 credits / image) and Recraft 4.1 (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 Recraft 4.1. 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.

Sample generation from Seedream 4.0

Seedream 4.0

3 credits / image

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Sample generation from Recraft 4.1

Recraft 4.1

4 credits / image

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Side by side

SpecSeedream 4.0Recraft 4.1
Price3 credits / image4 credits / image
Typical generation3 credits4 credits
Resolutions1K, 2K, 4KProvider-managed
Aspect ratios1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4square hd, square, portrait 4 3, portrait 16 9, landscape 4 3, landscape 16 9
Image inputText onlyText only
Output formatJPGWEBP

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 Recraft 4.1.
  • Format range matters: 5 aspect ratios versus 0 on Recraft 4.1.

Choose Recraft 4.1 when…

  • You want WEBP 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 Recraft 4.1's output is a cheap test.

The verdict

Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: 3 credits versus 4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Recraft 4.1 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 Recraft 4.1?
Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 3 credits versus 4 credits for Recraft 4.1. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Recraft 4.1 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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