Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5 Pro
Which should you choose: Seedream 4.0 or Seedream 5 Pro?
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Seedream 5 Pro premium when its output on your specific prompts is visibly better — run one prompt through both and check.
Seedream 4.0 (0.3 credits / image) and Seedream 5 Pro (from 0.4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 0.3 credits on Seedream 4.0 and 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Pro. 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 | Seedream 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0.3 credits / image | from 0.4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 0.3 credits | 0.4 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 |
| Image input | Text only | 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 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Pro.
- You need 4K output; Seedream 5 Pro tops out at 2K.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro when…
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Seedream 4.0 is text-to-image only.
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Seedream 4.0 returns JPG.
Try both on your project
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the result that works for your project. Check the quoted cost before you generate.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Seedream 4.0 or Seedream 5 Pro?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits for Seedream 5 Pro. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 4.0 and Seedream 5 Pro 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 Assets.
- 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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- Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 5 Pro0.6 credits vs 0.4 credits
Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.