Top AI Models for Image Generation

A low-cost image model for trying visual ideas quickly, from social graphics to photo concepts.

Typical price basis

$0.007 / image

Maximum output

1K raster output; no 2K or SVG variant

OpenAI's quality-first GPT Image 2.5 model for demanding generation, precise edits, subject preservation, typography, and high-resolution creative work.

Typical price basis

OpenAI: $5 text input · $8 image input · $30 image output / 1M tokens

Maximum output

Up to 3,840px per edge / 8.29MP

OpenAI's speed-first GPT Image 2.5 model for everyday generation and editing, positioned at GPT Image 2-level image quality with lower latency.

Typical price basis

OpenAI: $5 text input · $8 image input · $30 image output / 1M tokens

Maximum output

Up to 3,840px per edge / 8.29MP

OpenAI's current image model for detailed generation and editing, especially complex prompts, text-heavy visuals, and high-fidelity source images.

Typical price basis

OpenAI: $2.50 text input · $4 image input · $15 image output / 1M tokens

Maximum output

Up to about 4K / 8.29MP on fal

Google's versatile image workhorse for fast generation, conversational edits, multiple references, grounded imagery, and outputs up to 4K.

Typical price basis

$0.067 / 1K image

Maximum output

0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K

Black Forest Labs' production-focused image model for scalable generation and editing, precise composition, and multi-reference creative workflows.

Typical price basis

From $0.03/MP generation

Maximum output

Up to 4MP, any aspect ratio

A design-oriented image model with open weights, multilingual typography, structured layout control, editable elements, and simple per-image API tiers.

Typical price basis

$0.03 Turbo · $0.06 Default · $0.10 Quality

Maximum output

1K or 2K

SpaceXAI's current image model for creating and editing practical visuals, with an emphasis on following detailed instructions, typography, and consistent references.

Typical price basis

$0.04–$0.08 / output image

Maximum output

1K or 2K

Microsoft's quality-focused image generation and editing model for Azure teams that want enterprise deployment controls inside Microsoft Foundry.

Typical price basis

Azure account / offer pricing

Maximum output

Up to 1,048,576 pixels; PNG

Midjourney's current default image model for highly polished, style-led creative work, with stronger personalization and a new reference-based Edit Model.

Typical price basis

From $10/month; Stealth from $60/month

Maximum output

2048×2048 at 1:1 in HD

A typography-aware image model for creating and editing polished visuals, now available through Reve's creative product rather than its discontinued direct API.

Typical price basis

Free, $7.99 Lite, or $19.99 Pro subscription

Maximum output

Up to native 4K / 16MP at launch

QuiverAI's flagship model for turning prompts, images, and existing SVGs into editable vector graphics and micro-animations.

Typical price basis

$4 input · $20 output / 1M tokens

Maximum output

Resolution-independent editable SVG