Seedream 5 Pro vs Qwen Image 3
Seedream 5 Pro (from $0.045 / image) and Qwen Image 3 ($0.04 / 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 $0.045 on Seedream 5 Pro and $0.04 on Qwen Image 3. 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 5 Pro | Qwen Image 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | from $0.045 / image | $0.04 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.045 | $0.04 |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | match_input_image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Image input | Optional, up to 10 images | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | PNG | PNG |
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…
- Format range matters: 8 aspect ratios versus 5 on Qwen Image 3.
- Your workflow stacks references — up to 10 input images, where Qwen Image 3 takes multiple input images.
Choose Qwen Image 3 when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Qwen Image 3's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Qwen Image 3 and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
The verdict
Price won't settle this one — $0.045 versus $0.04 for a typical image is close to a wash. Choose on the capability that matters for the job, or run the same prompt through both and keep the better result.
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 Qwen Image 3?
- Qwen Image 3. A typical generation costs $0.04 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 5 Pro and Qwen Image 3 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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