AI image model ranking
Realism, prompt adherence and art direction, tested on brand visuals, posters and product photography.
| # | Model | TopVideoAI score | Released | API price | Try | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT Image 2OpenAI | 9.4 | Apr 2026 | $0.06 per image | Try | |
| 2 | Nano Banana 2Google | 9.2 | Feb 2026 | $0.08 per image | Try | |
| 3 | MidjourneyMidjourney | 9.1 | Mar 2026 | $0.10 per 4 images | Try | |
| 4 | Seedream 5.0 ProByteDance | 9.0 | Jun 2026 | $0.11 per image | Try | |
| 5 | Qwen Image 2 ProAlibaba | 8.6 | May 2026 | Not published | Try | |
| 6 | Ideogram 3Ideogram | 8.5 | Mar 2025 | Not published | Try |
Bar scale: 5 to 10. API prices from Apiframe’s public price list, checked 08/20/2026.
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One API for more than 70 image, video and music models.
Seedance, Veo, Sora, Kling, Midjourney, GPT Image and more. Switch models by changing one parameter, with webhooks and Zapier, Make and n8n integrations.
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How much does it cost?
API prices from cheapest to most expensive, with each model’s score.
ModèlePrice of 100 imagesScore
- Midjourney$2.509.1/10Best value
- GPT Image 2$6.009.4/10Best value
- Nano Banana 2$8.009.2/10Best value
- Seedream 5.0 Pro$11.009.0/10