GPT Image 2 vs Seedream 5.0 Pro
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.0/10). It is also cheaper: $6.00 per 100 images, vs $11.00.
| Criterion | GPT Image 2 | Seedream 5.0 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.4/10better | 9.0/10 |
| Realism | 9.1 | 9.3better |
| Prompt adherence | 9.7better | 9.0 |
| Art direction | 9.0better | 8.8 |
| Price of 100 images | $6.00better | $11.00 |
| Published API price | $0.06 per image | $0.11 per image |
| Developer | OpenAI | ByteDance |
| Released | April 2026 | June 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose GPT Image 2 if…
you care most about legible, correctly spelled text and complex layouts.
- Legible, correctly spelled text
- Complex layouts
- Consistent character sheets
- Photos look less artistic than Midjourney
Choose Seedream 5.0 Pro if…
you care most about product and cosmetics photography and consistent variations across a campaign.
- Product and cosmetics photography
- Consistent variations across a campaign
- More expensive than GPT Image 2
Images side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
GPT Image 2
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and Seedream 5.0 Pro?
GPT Image 2 (OpenAI): The best for text in images: posters, covers, infographics and mockups. Seedream 5.0 Pro (ByteDance): Built for product ads: packaging, catalogs and billboards with sharp 2K output.
GPT Image 2 or Seedream 5.0 Pro: which one is better?
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.0/10). It is also cheaper: $6.00 per 100 images, vs $11.00.
Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or Seedream 5.0 Pro?
GPT Image 2, at $6.00 per 100 images through the API ($0.06 per image), vs $11.00 for Seedream 5.0 Pro.