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title: "Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5 Pro: Price and Specs Compared | Made"
description: "Seedream 4.0 (0.3 credits / image) vs Seedream 5 Pro (from 0.4 credits / image): prices in credits, verified specs, and which to pick. Both run in Made."
url: https://www.made.app/compare/seedream-4-0-vs-seedream-5-pro
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[Compare](https://www.made.app/compare) / Seedream 4.0 vs Seedream 5 Pro

# 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.

![Sample generation from Seedream 4.0](https://www.made.app/images/models/seedream-4-0/desert-tent.jpg)

Seedream 4.0

0.3 credits / image

[Full pricing](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/seedream-4-0) [Model details](https://www.made.app/models/seedream-4-0)

![Sample generation from Seedream 5 Pro](https://www.made.app/images/models/seedream-5-pro/vintner-portrait.jpg)

Seedream 5 Pro

from 0.4 credits / image

[Full pricing](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/seedream-5-pro) [Model details](https://www.made.app/models/seedream-5-pro)

## 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](https://www.made.app/tools/ai-video-generator) 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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Every model's price is on the [price sheet](https://www.made.app/price-sheet), and all comparisons are listed on the [compare index](https://www.made.app/compare).

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