GPT Image 2 HD vs Seedream 5 Pro
GPT Image 2 HD: Large posters and layouts with in-image text. Seedream 5 Pro: Polished renders and product shots.
Price verdict: GPT Image 2 HD is ~50% cheaper
GPT Image 2 HD: $0.035 per image; Seedream 5 Pro: $0.070 per image. Indicative rates on TokPort. Compare the specs below alongside price.
Side by side
| Spec | GPT Image 2 HD | Seedream 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.035 per image | $0.070 per image |
| Resolution | up to 2048 × 2048 | 1024 × 1024 |
| Input | text · image reference | text · image reference |
| Typical latency | ≈50–80 s | ≈25 s |
| Strengths | Resolution, Text in image | Image quality, Detail |
| Best for | Large posters and layouts with in-image text. | Polished renders and product shots. |
Choose GPT Image 2 HD if…
Large posters and layouts with in-image text.
- OpenAI images API request shape
- Billed per generated image
- Image reference / editing support
$0.035 / image
GPT Image 2 HD details →Choose Seedream 5 Pro if…
Polished renders and product shots.
- OpenAI images API request shape
- Billed per generated image
- Image reference / editing support
$0.070 / image
Seedream 5 Pro details →GPT Image 2 HD vs Seedream 5 Pro FAQ
Is GPT Image 2 HD or Seedream 5 Pro cheaper?
GPT Image 2 HD is ~50% cheaper. GPT Image 2 HD: $0.035 per image; Seedream 5 Pro: $0.070 per image.
Which should I choose, GPT Image 2 HD or Seedream 5 Pro?
Pick GPT Image 2 HD when unit cost drives the decision. Choose based on the strengths that match your brief: Resolution/Text in image for GPT Image 2 HD, Image quality/Detail for Seedream 5 Pro.
How do I switch between these models?
Set the "model" parameter to "gpt-image-2-hd" or "seedream-5-pro". Check each model’s API reference for supported inputs and output settings before switching.
What does a month of heavy use cost for each?
At 10,000 images per month: GPT Image 2 HD costs $350 and Seedream 5 Pro costs $700 on our rates. Use the cost calculator for your exact volume.
Run both against your own prompts
Benchmark with your data, not ours. Create an account and run the same prompt on both models — or price your volume first.