Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5 Pro
Seedream 4.0 ($0.03 / image) and Seedream 5 Pro (from $0.045 / 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 $0.045 on Seedream 5 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 | Seedream 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.03 / image | from $0.045 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.03 | $0.045 |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K |
| Aspect ratios | match_input_image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 | match_input_image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, up to 10 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 $0.045 on Seedream 5 Pro.
- You need 4K output; Seedream 5 Pro tops out at 2K.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro when…
- Your workflow stacks references — up to 10 input images, where Seedream 4.0 takes multiple input images.
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Seedream 4.0 returns JPG.
The verdict
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: $0.03 versus $0.045 for a typical image. Pay the Seedream 5 Pro premium when a job needs up to 10 input images.
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 Seedream 5 Pro?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs $0.03 versus $0.045 for Seedream 5 Pro. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Seedream 5 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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