Grok Imagine Image vs GPT Image 2
Grok Imagine Image by xAI and GPT Image 2 by OpenAI, side by side: what each does, what a run costs in credits, and when to pick which. Both run on Kinoseed with one plan.
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Side by side
| Feature | Grok Imagine Image | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | xAI | OpenAI |
| What it does | image generation and editing | image generation and editing |
| Edits a photo you add | Yes | Yes |
| Price per image | 5 credits | 25 credits |
| Four images | 16 credits | 95 credits |
| Cheapest run | 5 credits for one image | 25 credits for one image |
Prices are the credits a run spends, from the same rates the studio and the API charge.
Which to pick
- Grok Imagine Image is the cheaper one: 5 credits an image against 25, so GPT Image 2 costs 5 times as much. When you want many options to choose from, that difference adds up.
About Grok Imagine Image
Grok Imagine is the image and video generator from xAI, the same one built into Grok. Its image model covers a wide range of styles, from photographic to illustration and anime.
In Kinoseed it generates from a prompt or edits an image you upload, at one of the lowest prices per image in the studio. That makes it useful for exploring many styles quickly before settling on one.
Grok Imagine Image: prices and examplesAbout GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image generation model and the successor to GPT Image 1.5. It follows long, detailed prompts closely and renders legible text, which makes it a good choice for posters, packaging, signs and social graphics.
In Kinoseed you can generate from a prompt, or upload a reference image to edit or restyle it. Pick an aspect ratio from square to wide or tall, and get up to 8 images in one run.
GPT Image 2: prices and examplesQuestions
- What is the difference between Grok Imagine Image and GPT Image 2?
- Grok Imagine is the image and video generator from xAI, the same one built into Grok. Its image model covers a wide range of styles, from photographic to illustration and anime. GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image generation model and the successor to GPT Image 1.5. It follows long, detailed prompts closely and renders legible text, which makes it a good choice for posters, packaging, signs and social graphics.
- Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Image or GPT Image 2?
- Grok Imagine Image starts at 5 credits for one image; GPT Image 2 at 25 credits for one image. Runs spend credits from a plan.
- Should I use Grok Imagine Image or GPT Image 2?
- Grok Imagine Image is the cheaper one: 5 credits an image against 25, so GPT Image 2 costs 5 times as much. When you want many options to choose from, that difference adds up.