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GPT Image 2.6 vs Seedream 4.5: specs and price

GPT Image 2.6 — input photos: up to 16.

When to choose GPT Image 2.6 and when Seedream 4.5

GPT Image 2.6

  • Input photos: up to 16 vs up to 14 for Seedream 4.5
  • Prompt limit: 20,000 characters vs 3,000 characters for Seedream 4.5
  • Aspect ratios: 16 vs 8 for Seedream 4.5

Seedream 4.5

  • The table shows no measurable edge for Seedream 4.5: judge it by the result on your own scene.

Key differences

GPT Image 2.6: Flare for fast series, Sunburst for careful edits: 16 aspect ratios, up to 16 photos and 4K.
Seedream 4.5: Product scenes, characters and reference-based edits at 2K or 4K.

Specifications

SpecGPT Image 2.6Seedream 4.5
Model variantsFlare / SunburstSeedream 4.5
Generation modesfrom text / photo editingfrom text / photo editing
Input photosup to 16up to 14
Resolutions1K / 2K / 4K2K / 4K
Aspect ratios9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / auto / 3:2 / 2:3 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 5:4 / 4:5 / 2:1 / 1:2 / 21:9 / 9:21 / 3:1 / 1:39:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 3:2 / 2:3 / 21:9
Prompt limit20,000 characters3,000 characters
Price, 1 image · 2K— coins— coins

Price at the same settings

Quality
GPT Image 2.6 Flare —
Seedream 4.5 —

What to compare visually

For a fair A/B test, use the same prompt, aspect ratio and references. Inspect more than overall style: object preservation, geometry, faces and hands, fine detail, text in the frame and unintended changes during editing.

What to inspect with GPT Image 2.6

Flare for fast series, Sunburst for careful edits: 16 aspect ratios, up to 16 photos and 4K.

  • Flare and Sunburst: from text, or editing when 1 to 16 photos are added.
  • 1K, 2K or 4K quality; 1, 2 or 4 results per run.
  • A transparent background works at 1K only: the switch is hidden at 2K and 4K.
  • Check faces, lettering and brand elements at full size: a variant name does not guarantee exact preservation.

What to inspect with Seedream 4.5

Product scenes, characters and reference-based edits at 2K or 4K.

  • Text or up to 14 input photographs.
  • 2K or 4K, 8 aspect ratios and 1, 2 or 4 results.
  • References supply material for a composition, not a guarantee of unchanged pixels.
  • Fine lettering, fingers and intersecting objects may need another edit.

How to run a fair comparison

  • Give both models one prompt, one aspect ratio and, for editing tests, the same source photo.
  • Look at the small things: hands, small text, product edges and logos fail differently in every model.
  • Generate at least three variants per model: one picture shows one seed, not the usual quality.
  • Compare cost at the resolution you will actually publish, not at each model's cheapest setting.

Sources

Prices, availability and specifications come from the Mixer AI catalog. This is not an independent test: try both models on the same task before choosing.

What we compare

FAQ

Which is cheaper: GPT Image 2.6 or Seedream 4.5?

Price, 1 image · 2K: the prices of GPT Image 2.6 and Seedream 4.5 are in the comparison table and always match the current tariff. The total depends on your settings: the price of the chosen options is shown in the interface before you run.

How does GPT Image 2.6 differ from Seedream 4.5?

GPT Image 2.6 — input photos: up to 16.

How should I compare GPT Image 2.6 and Seedream 4.5 fairly?

Give both models the same prompt, aspect ratio and source photo, generate three variants each and compare details: hands, text, object edges. Compare price at the resolution you will publish.

Are both models available in Mixer AI?

Yes. Both models are in the Mixer AI image catalog; the launch button on the page opens Canvas on a computer and the Studio on a phone. The page exists only for models in the current catalog.

Which model is better?

There is no single winner. First rule out the model that does not accept the inputs you need (references, editing) or the resolution you need, then compare results on your own task. The table highlights only measurable differences.

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