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Ideogram 4.5 vs GPT Image 2.6

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 Ideogram 4.5 if

You want posters and logos with text at a lower price per image, or an edit with up to 5 images.

Try Ideogram 4.5About Ideogram 4.5

Pick GPT Image 2.6 if

You want 4K output, or five quality levels from Low to Max.

Try GPT Image 2.6About GPT Image 2.6

Side by side

Ideogram 4.5GPT Image 2.6
PriceFrom 2.25 credits per imageFrom 5.5 credits per image
Reference imagesUp to 5Up to 4
SettingsLow, Medium, High1K · 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, Ideogram 4.5 or GPT Image 2.6?
Ideogram 4.5: 2.25 credits per image at the cheapest setting, against 5.5 for GPT Image 2.6.
Which takes more reference images?
Ideogram 4.5, up to 5; GPT Image 2.6 takes up to 4.
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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