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GPT Image 2.6 vs GPT Image 2.5

Two image models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.

Pick GPT Image 2.6 if

You want OpenAI’s newest model for dense text and layouts, at the same price from High quality up.

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Pick GPT Image 2.5 if

You make many drafts at Low or Medium quality, where 2.5 costs less per image.

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Side by side

GPT Image 2.6GPT Image 2.5
PriceFrom 5.5 credits per imageFrom 4.25 credits per image
Reference imagesUp to 4Up to 4
Settings1K · Low, 1K · Medium, 1K · High, 1K · XHigh, 1K · Max, 2K · Low, 2K · Medium, 2K · High, 2K · XHigh, 2K · Max, 4K · Low, 4K · Medium, 4K · High, 4K · XHigh, 4K · Max1K · Low, 1K · Medium, 1K · High, 1K · XHigh, 1K · Max, 2K · Low, 2K · Medium, 2K · High, 2K · XHigh, 2K · Max, 4K · Low, 4K · Medium, 4K · High, 4K · XHigh, 4K · Max
Aspect ratios1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 9:16, 16:91:1, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9
APINot in the APINot in the API
Free plan (10 credits to start)With a plan, from $10 a monthWith a plan, from $10 a month

Questions

Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2.6 or GPT Image 2.5?
GPT Image 2.5: 4.25 credits per image at the cheapest setting, against 5.5 for GPT Image 2.6.
Can I use both with one account?
Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. Every model comes with every paid plan, from $10 a month, and a failed run costs nothing.

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