Canonical page: https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/seedream-5-flash-vs-seedream-5-5/ Prices on this page are live: current values come from https://mixerai.org/api/knowledge/prices?lang=en. A dash means the value did not load. [Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/) › [Knowledge Base](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/) › [Comparison](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/) › Seedream 5 Flash vs Seedream 5.5: specs and price # Seedream 5 Flash vs Seedream 5.5: specs and price Image models differ in how they handle references and editing, how cleanly they draw text and fine detail, and which resolutions they give. Below are the measurable differences from the catalog and a way to check the rest on your own tasks. [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/#/canvas?dl=kb_seedream-5-flash-vs-seedream-5-5) ## When to choose Seedream 5 Flash and when Seedream 5.5 ### Seedream 5 Flash - The table shows no measurable edge for Seedream 5 Flash: judge it by the result on your own scene. ### Seedream 5.5 - The table shows no measurable edge for Seedream 5.5: judge it by the result on your own scene. ## Key differences Seedream 5 Flash: Generate and edit images at 1K/2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. Seedream 5.5: Create and edit images at 1K, 1.5K and 2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. ## Specifications | Spec | Seedream 5 Flash | Seedream 5.5 | Generation modes | from text / photo editing | from text / photo editing | Input photos | up to 10 | up to 10 | Resolutions | 1K / 2K | 1K / 1.5K / 2K | Aspect ratios | 9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 3:2 / 21:9 | 9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 3:2 / 21:9 | Prompt limit | 5,000 characters | 5,000 characters | Price, 1 image · 1K | — coins | — coins ## 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 Seedream 5 Flash Generate and edit images at 1K/2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. - Text-only generation, or editing with 1–10 input photos. - 1K and 2K; ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, and 21:9. - This integration does not expose a separate 4K option for this version. - References do not guarantee exact text, logos, or fine geometry, so inspect those details in the final image. ## What to inspect with Seedream 5.5 Create and edit images at 1K, 1.5K and 2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. - From text alone, or editing with 1–10 input photos. - 1K, 1.5K and 2K; ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2 and 21:9. - This model has no 4K size: the maximum is 2K. - References do not guarantee exact text, logos or fine details, so check them in the result. ## 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. - [Prices and availability — Mixer AI catalog](https://mixerai.org/knowledge/catalog.json) ## What we compare [ Seedream 5 Flash Generate and edit images at 1K/2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/seedream-5-flash/) [ Seedream 5.5 Create and edit images at 1K, 1.5K and 2K with up to 10 input photos and eight aspect ratios. ](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/image/seedream-5-5/) ## FAQ Which is cheaper: Seedream 5 Flash or Seedream 5.5? Price, 1 image · 1K: the prices of Seedream 5 Flash and Seedream 5.5 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 Seedream 5 Flash differ from Seedream 5.5? The table shows no measurable difference in specifications: compare the models on your own scene. How should I compare Seedream 5 Flash and Seedream 5.5 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. ## See also [GPT Image 2.5 vs Seedream 5.5: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-5-vs-seedream-5-5/) [Seedream 5 Flash vs Topaz Image Upscaler: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/seedream-5-flash-vs-topaz-image/) [GPT Image 2.5 vs Seedream 5 Flash: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-5-vs-seedream-5-flash/) [GPT Image 2.6 Economy vs Seedream 5.5: specs and price→](https://mixerai.org/en/knowledge/compare/gpt-image-2-6-economy-vs-seedream-5-5/) [Try it on Mixer AI](https://mixerai.org/en/#/canvas?dl=kb_seedream-5-flash-vs-seedream-5-5)