Seedream

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Seedream 4.5

Released in December 2025. Known for high-quality text rendering, commercial illustrations, and support for up to 14 reference images.

Dec 2025 Release
14 Reference images
$0.04 Per image (typical)
Seedream 4.5
Recommended for
Stylized, artistic content and high-resolution creative assets.

Pricing and performance can vary by plan and configuration.

What it’s best at

Why Seedream 4.5 is still a go-to pick for many creative workloads.

Text rendering

Strong, reliable text-in-image output for posters, packaging, and ads.

Commercial illustration

High-quality illustration styles for marketing and brand assets.

Reference-heavy workflows

Support for up to 14 reference images for consistent, controlled results.

How it compares (March 2026)

Seedream 4.5 vs Seedream 5.0 Lite.

  1. 1

    Creative quality

    4.5 is recommended for stylized, artistic, high-resolution creative assets.

  2. 2

    Speed & intelligence

    5.0 Lite prioritizes intelligence, real-time web search, and faster generation (8–15 seconds).

  3. 3

    Cost

    5.0 Lite (~$0.035/image) is generally cheaper than 4.5 (~$0.04/image).