Seedream 5 Pro vs Flux 1.1 Pro
Seedream 5 Pro (7 credits / image) and Flux 1.1 Pro (4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 7 credits on Seedream 5 Pro and 4 credits on Flux 1.1 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 5 Pro | Flux 1.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7 credits / image | 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 7 credits | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Text only |
| Output format | PNG | JPG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro when…
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Flux 1.1 Pro is text-to-image only.
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Flux 1.1 Pro returns JPG.
Choose Flux 1.1 Pro when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 4 credits versus 7 credits on Seedream 5 Pro.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Flux 1.1 Pro's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Flux 1.1 Pro is the better default on cost: 4 credits versus 7 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.
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 5 Pro or Flux 1.1 Pro?
- Flux 1.1 Pro. A typical generation costs 4 credits versus 7 credits for Seedream 5 Pro. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 5 Pro and Flux 1.1 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 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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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.