FLUX.2 Pro and Seedream 4.5 split the production image market between photorealism and design. FLUX.2 Pro is the realism specialist, with 4MP native output, sub-10-second generation, multi-reference control for consistent characters, and open-weight Dev/Klein variants for self-hosting. It's the model for natural-looking photographs and product shots.
Seedream 4.5 focuses on text-heavy design: strong typography, dense text rendering, 4K output and multi-image editing across up to 10 references, at a notably low price. It's the value pick for posters, e-commerce key visuals and infographics that have to carry words and stay on-brand. FLUX.2 wins on photoreal lighting and detail; Seedream 4.5 wins on typography, layout and cost. Choose by whether the deliverable is a photo or a designed layout.
Which should you choose?
FLUX.2 Pro
Flux 2 Pro · ~10s per image
Pick it if
you need photorealistic images or open-weight self-hosting.
Seedream 4.5
Seedream v4.5 · ~12s per image
Pick it if
you need text-heavy design and layout at low cost.
FLUX.2 Pro wins on photorealism and multi-reference consistency; Seedream 4.5 wins on typography, layout and value. Pick by whether you're making photos or text-driven designs.
Questions
Which is better for text in images?
Seedream 4.5. Typography and dense text are its specialty. FLUX.2 Pro leads on photorealism instead.
Which is cheaper?
Seedream 4.5 is the value option; FLUX.2 Pro is mid-premium, though its open-weight variants are free to self-host.