Seedream 4
ByteDanceImage GenerationProprietaryByteDance's fast and cost-effective image generation model. Generates images at ~1.8 seconds with strong text rendering accuracy and multi-reference support. Superseded by Seedream 5.0 Pro (July 2026, ~$0.045/image) with layer separation and interactive editing.
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Pros
- Very low per-image cost at ~$0.04 — ideal for high-volume production
- Fast generation at ~1.8 seconds per 2K image
- Strong text rendering accuracy within generated images
- Multi-reference and sequential image generation support
- Available through many API providers for easy integration
Cons
- Primarily API access — no standalone consumer application
- Less mature ecosystem compared to FLUX or Midjourney
- Limited editing capabilities in v4 — v4.5 improves this
- No self-hosting option — closed source model
What to Use It For
Perfect For
At $0.04/image with 1.8s generation — the most cost-effective for large-scale production
1.8-second generation enables rapid visual prototyping workflows
Good For
Low cost and fast generation perfect for generating many product image variations
Not Recommended
Optimized for speed and cost — dedicated quality models produce better results
Try instead: Riverflow 2.0 Pro, FLUX.2 Pro
v4 has limited editing — v4.5 improves this but still behind dedicated editors
Try instead: FLUX.2 Pro
Do Not Use For
Static image model only
Try instead: Veo, Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro
No model weights available for download
Try instead: FLUX.1