Seedream 5 Pro vs Grok Imagine Image 2.0
Seedream 5 Pro (7 credits / image) and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 (from 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 Grok Imagine Image 2.0. 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 | Grok Imagine Image 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7 credits / image | from 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 7 credits | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K | 1k, 2k |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 | 2:1, 20:9, 19.5:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16, 9:19.5, 9:20, 1:2 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, multiple images |
| 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…
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Grok Imagine Image 2.0 returns JPG.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Seedream 5 Pro's output is a cheap test.
Choose Grok Imagine Image 2.0 when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 4 credits versus 7 credits on Seedream 5 Pro.
- Format range matters: 11 aspect ratios versus 5 on Seedream 5 Pro.
The verdict
Grok Imagine Image 2.0 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 Grok Imagine Image 2.0?
- Grok Imagine Image 2.0. 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 Grok Imagine Image 2.0 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.