AI Image Models on Pixmint

7 live image models from Google, OpenAI and ByteDance in one place, with example images and prices. Only Seedream 5.0 Flash is free for guests; the rest are available with a free account.

Live models

Each card links to a page for that model with six example images, the exact prompts, strengths and pricing.

Compare all live models

ModelMakerCredits per imageSpeed classIn our examplesGood for
Seedream 5.0 FlashByteDance5Fast (Flash class)Fast, plain, freeBrainstorming
Seedream 4.0ByteDance8StandardBright, decorativeSocial posts and promos
Seedream 5.0 ProByteDance12Pro classDetailed, atmosphericCinematic and night scenes
GPT Image 2OpenAI15StandardGraphic, art-directedPosters, covers and promos
GPT Image 2.5OpenAI15StandardPolished all-rounderEditing photos
Nano Banana 2Google18Lighter (Flash class)Photographic, documentaryPhotoreal scenes and street imagery
Nano Banana ProGoogle36Pro classDense detail, top priceFinal renders of complex prompts

Speed class describes the model's position in its family and is not a measured timing. Generation time depends on the model, the image size and the load. The "In our examples" column is a short impression from the example images on each model's page, not a benchmark.

How to choose a model

There is no single best image model, only the best model for a job and a budget. A practical way to choose:

  • Draft and brainstorm: Seedream 5.0 Flash (5 credits, free for guests). Cheap enough to try ten ideas.
  • Bright, decorative illustrations and promos: Seedream 4.0.
  • Detailed, atmospheric scenes and bold type: Seedream 5.0 Pro.
  • Posters, product shots and general editing: GPT Image 2.5, Pixmint's default model for photo edits, or GPT Image 2.
  • Photographic, documentary scenes and text-faithful edits: Nano Banana 2.
  • Dense final renders where every detail counts: Nano Banana Pro.

A good routine is to draft on the free model, tighten the prompt, then run the final version on one stronger model. If two models are close, our side-by-side pages show them on identical prompts.

The same prompt on every model

All seven models were given the same poster prompt: "Minimal poster with the exact text "SUMMER SALE 50% OFF" in bold sans-serif on a sunny yellow background" Each was run once, so this is a single sample per model.

Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Seedream 5.0 Flash
Seedream 5.0 FlashSeedream 5.0 Flash page · 5 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0Seedream 4.0 page · 8 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Seedream 5.0 Pro
Seedream 5.0 ProSeedream 5.0 Pro page · 12 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with GPT Image 2
GPT Image 2GPT Image 2 page · 15 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with GPT Image 2.5
GPT Image 2.5GPT Image 2.5 page · 15 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2Nano Banana 2 page · 18 credits
Yellow poster with the text SUMMER SALE 50% OFF, generated with Nano Banana Pro
Nano Banana ProNano Banana Pro page · 36 credits

How these examples were made

ModelUpstream model ID calledAccess pathRequested size / quality
Seedream 5.0 Flashdoubao-seedream-5-0-flash-260915Volcengine Ark API (mainland China site), direct1:1, 2048 x 2048 requested, downscaled to 1024 px for this site
Seedream 4.0doubao-seedream-4-0-20260415Volcengine Ark API (mainland China site), direct1:1, 2048 x 2048 requested, downscaled to 1024 px for this site
Seedream 5.0 Prodoubao-seedream-5-0-pro-260628Volcengine Ark API (mainland China site), direct1:1, 2048 x 2048 requested, downscaled to 1024 px for this site
GPT Image 2gpt-image-2Third-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1024 x 1024 requested, quality medium (GPT Image 2 returned 1254 px)
GPT Image 2.5gpt-image-2.5-flareThird-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1024 x 1024 requested, quality medium
Nano Banana 2gemini-3.1-flash-imageThird-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1K (1024 x 1024 requested)
Nano Banana Progemini-3-pro-imageThird-party API relay (sudocode)1:1, 1K (1024 x 1024 requested)
  • 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.

Side-by-side comparisons

Coming soon

These models are planned but not available yet. They are shown here greyed out and are not part of any page or price list until they launch.

Nano Banana 2.1 Coming soonGoogle
Nano Banana 2 Lite Coming soonGoogle
Nano Banana Coming soonGoogle
Grok Imagine Image 2.0 Coming soonxAI
Seedream 4.5 Coming soonByteDance
Seedream 5.0 Lite Coming soonByteDance
Seedream 3.5 Pro Coming soonByteDance

How model pricing works

Every model has a fixed price in credits per image, from 5 (Seedream 5.0 Flash) to 36 (Nano Banana Pro). One credit is worth about $0.01 at the planned list price, so Seedream 5.0 Flash is $0.05 per image and Nano Banana Pro is $0.36. Failed images are refunded automatically.

Guests get 5 free Seedream 5.0 Flash images per day. Signed-in users get 50 credits on first sign-in plus 20 every day, usable on any model. 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).

AI image models FAQ

Which AI image models does Pixmint offer?

Seedream 5.0 Flash, Seedream 4.0, Seedream 5.0 Pro, GPT Image 2, GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro. More models are planned and appear greyed out on this page until they are ready.

Which model is the best?

It depends on the image and the budget. Seedream 5.0 Flash is the best for quick free drafts, GPT Image 2.5 is a strong all-rounder, Nano Banana 2 leans photographic, and Nano Banana Pro and Seedream 5.0 Pro are the detail-focused top tiers.

Which model is free?

Seedream 5.0 Flash is free for guests (5 images per day). All other models need a free Pixmint account and credits.

Can I switch models for the same prompt?

Yes. Use the model list in the tool and press Generate again. Results from different models appear together so you can compare.

Do all models accept reference images?

Yes. Every live model accepts up to four reference images and can be used in the AI image editor.

Is Pixmint affiliated with Google, OpenAI or ByteDance?

No. Pixmint is an independent service that offers access to image models from several providers. Model names and trademarks belong to their owners.

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