Cody model library

Top AI Models for Image Generation

Image models for concepting, product visuals, typography, brand work, and editing. Compare cost basis, output size, reference-image support, and API routes.

7 researched modelsFacts checked September 3, 2026

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Showing 1–7 of 7 models

OpenAI · Stable

GPT-Image-2

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

Typical price basis
$0.006–$0.211 at 1024² on fal
Maximum output
Up to about 4K / 8.29MP on fal
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Google · Stable

Nano Banana 2

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
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Black Forest Labs · Stable

FLUX.2 Pro

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
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Ideogram · Stable

Ideogram 4.0

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
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SpaceXAI · Stable

Grok Imagine Image 2.0

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
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Microsoft · Preview

MAI-Image-2.5 Pro

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
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Midjourney · Stable

Midjourney V8.2

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
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How to use this library

Compare the job, not the hype.

A deliberately small starting set of frontier and category-defining models with practical API information.

Cody does not run a universal quality leaderboard. Provider claims are labeled, pricing excludes taxes and optional tools, and production buyers should verify the live provider terms before choosing a model.

  1. 01

    Use first-party documentation for technical limits, lifecycle, pricing, regional access, and data policies whenever it exists.

  2. 02

    Compare models only inside the same category and retain each provider's measurement basis.

  3. 03

    Show Not published when a provider has not published a comparable fact instead of estimating it.

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    Treat prices and availability as dated snapshots and link every page to live provider documentation.

Speed keeps its units

Voice latency, text throughput, video render time, and world-model frame rate are not interchangeable.

Unknown stays unknown

A missing release date, country list, or latency number is labeled as unpublished instead of estimated.

Every fact has a date

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Put the model to work

Pick the model, then give it a better brief.

Use Cody's expanded prompt playbooks and curated agent skills to turn a model choice into a repeatable workflow.