GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2

OpenAI's GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2 cost the same on Pixmint. Here is what each produced from the same six prompts, and how to choose between them.

No sign-up needed: guests can make 5 images a day, with Seedream 5.0 Flash only. Outputs are up to 1024 px with a small "pixmint.ai" watermark, for personal non-commercial use. The other 6 models need a free account (50 credits on first sign-in plus 20 every day).

GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2: the same six prompts

Both models come from OpenAI, both cost 15 credits per image and both use a real mask in the editor. Because the price is identical, the choice is purely about the result you prefer for your prompt.

Every image was generated on Pixmint with the prompt printed above it. Each prompt was run once per model, so these are single samples and impressions, not a benchmark.

Portrait

Prompt: Natural-light portrait of a woman in her 30s by a cafe window, soft afternoon light, realistic skin texture, 50mm photo

Natural-light portrait of a woman by a cafe window, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5A tight close-up of a woman with long blonde hair, hand to her chin.
Natural-light portrait of a woman by a cafe window, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2A polished portrait of a dark-haired woman, chin resting on her hand, looking at the camera.

Product photo

Prompt: E-commerce product photo of a white ceramic coffee mug on a pure white background, soft shadow, studio lighting

White ceramic coffee mug product photo on a white background, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5A large white mug filling the frame, soft shadow and gentle shading.
White ceramic coffee mug product photo on a white background, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2A large, centered white mug with crisp, clean shading.

Poster text

Prompt: Minimal poster with the exact text "SUMMER SALE 50% OFF" in bold sans-serif on a sunny yellow background

Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5Heavy black headline over a red 50% OFF banner with burst lines.
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2Blue headline with a red brush-stroke badge and speed lines. Both are spelled correctly.

Illustration

Prompt: Children's book illustration of a fox reading under a tree, watercolor, warm colors

Watercolor children's book illustration of a fox reading under a tree, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5The fox beside a lake with hills behind, in warm sunlight.
Watercolor children's book illustration of a fox reading under a tree, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2The fox against a tree on a sunny hillside, in warm saturated colors.

Night scene

Prompt: Tokyo alley at night in the rain with lanterns and a cat under an umbrella, cinematic

Rainy Tokyo alley at night with lanterns and a cat under an umbrella, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5Red lantern signs, a cat under a clear umbrella, wet reflections and a tower in the distance.
Rainy Tokyo alley at night with lanterns and a cat under an umbrella, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2A large red lantern with Japanese lettering in front, a cat under a clear umbrella and a tower beyond.

3D icon

Prompt: Isometric 3D icon of a cozy home office, soft pastel colors, clay render

Isometric 3D clay-style home office icon in pastel colors, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5A neat isometric room with a bookshelf, rug and plants on a wooden floor.
Isometric 3D clay-style home office icon in pastel colors, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2A warm, wood-toned room with a monitor, plants and a small cat.

GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2 at a glance

GPT Image 2.5GPT Image 2
MakerOpenAIOpenAI
Credits per image1515
Price of 4 images60 credits ($0.60)60 credits ($0.60)
Speed classStandardStandard
Reference imagesUp to 4Up to 4
AI image editorReal transparency mask for brush editsReal transparency mask for brush edits
Free on Pixmint?Needs a free accountNeeds a free account
Stood out in our examplesPolished all-rounderGraphic, art-directed

Speed class describes where each model sits in its family (Flash-class models are positioned for speed, Pro-class for quality). It is not a measured timing: actual generation time varies with the model, the image size and the load.

How these examples were made

The images above were generated on 2026-10-22, one run per model per prompt. This is a set of single samples to look at, not a benchmark. Here is exactly how they were made.

ModelUpstream model ID calledAccess pathRequested size / quality
GPT Image 2.5gpt-image-2.5-flareThird-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1024 x 1024 requested, quality medium
GPT Image 2gpt-image-2Third-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1024 x 1024 requested, quality medium (GPT Image 2 returned 1254 px)
  • Generated on 2026-10-22 on Pixmint with the prompt printed above each image. The same prompt text was used for every model.
  • One run per model per prompt, with no cherry-picking across runs.
  • The images on this site are downscaled JPEG copies of the generated files.
  • Limits: each image is a single sample, so it shows a tendency, not what the model does every time. GPT Image and Nano Banana requests go through a third-party relay and we cannot verify that it serves the unmodified official models. Speed and success rate were not measured, and these pages are not a benchmark.

Which should you pick: GPT Image 2.5 or GPT Image 2?

Pick GPT Image 2.5 (15 credits) if:

  • You want the default that Pixmint uses for photo edits and for its shadow, object and background tools.
  • You prefer the tidy, complete look of its compositions in our samples.

Pick GPT Image 2 (15 credits) if:

  • You like its graphic flourishes, such as the brush-stroke badge on the poster.
  • You already have prompts that you know work well on GPT Image 2 and want identical behavior.

In our samples the two look like members of one family, and the differences are matters of composition and color rather than quality. Since the price is the same, run your own prompt on both once and keep the one you like.

How to compare them on your own prompt

A reliable method takes two minutes:

  • Open the tool at the top of this page, write your prompt and generate one image with GPT Image 2.5.
  • Switch the model to GPT Image 2 in the model list and press Generate again with the same prompt and aspect ratio.
  • Compare composition first, then fine detail, then text if any. Pick one and keep iterating on that model.
  • If you are signed in, both runs together cost 30 credits. The signup bonus (50 credits) plus the first day's daily credits (20) covers 2 such comparisons.

Pricing

GPT Image 2.5 costs 15 credits per image and GPT Image 2 costs 15. A failed image is refunded automatically, so you pay only for the images you receive.

One credit is worth about $0.01 at the planned list price. The signup bonus of 50 credits and the 20 daily credits are enough to try several of the paid models, and the photo tools cost 15 credits per run.

ModelMakerCredits per imageList price per image
Seedream 5.0 Flash (free tier)ByteDance5$0.05
Seedream 4.0ByteDance8$0.08
Seedream 5.0 ProByteDance12$0.12
GPT Image 2OpenAI15$0.15
GPT Image 2.5OpenAI15$0.15
Nano Banana 2Google18$0.18
Nano Banana ProGoogle36$0.36

Planned paid plans (not available yet): 500 credits for $4.90, 1,100 credits for $9.90, 2,400 credits for $19.90, or a monthly plan of 1,200 credits for $9.90. Paid plans are planned but not available yet, so nothing can be bought today (see pricing).

Guests (no account) get 5 free Seedream 5.0 Flash images and 3 photo-tool uses per day. Signed-in users get 50 credits on their first sign-in plus 20 credits every day. Free outputs are up to 1024 px with a small watermark and are for personal non-commercial use.

GPT Image 2.5 vs GPT Image 2 FAQ

Which is better, GPT Image 2.5 or GPT Image 2?

Neither wins every prompt. In our samples GPT Image 2.5 read as "polished all-rounder" and GPT Image 2 as "graphic, art-directed". Pick based on the look you want and your budget, or run your prompt on both.

Is GPT Image 2.5 cheaper than GPT Image 2?

No. They cost the same, 15 credits per image.

Can I use both GPT Image 2.5 and GPT Image 2 for free?

Only Seedream 5.0 Flash is open to guests. Both of these models need a free Pixmint account, which comes with 50 credits on first sign-in and 20 daily credits. Free images are up to 1024 px, watermarked and for personal non-commercial use.

Are these results a benchmark?

No. Each prompt was generated once per model on 2026-10-22. Image generation varies between runs, so these are illustrative samples. We did not measure speed or success rate and we do not publish benchmark scores. The "How these examples were made" section lists the exact model IDs, access path and settings.

How were the example images made?

With the exact upstream model IDs shown in the "How these examples were made" section: GPT Image 2.5 is gpt-image-2.5-flare and GPT Image 2 is gpt-image-2, both generated on 2026-10-22, one run per prompt, at 1:1. GPT Image and Nano Banana requests go through a third-party API relay, and we cannot verify that it serves the unmodified official models.

Can both models edit photos?

Yes, both are available in the AI image editor. Both receive the same kind of mask input.

More comparisons and models

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Try both

The tool at the top starts with GPT Image 2.5. Run your prompt, then switch to GPT Image 2 and run it again.

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