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Image model comparison · 2 models · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Arrow 2 vs Recraft V4.1 Flash

Newest: Recraft V4.1 Flash · Widest inputs: Arrow 2 · Image editing: Arrow 2. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. QuiverAI

    Arrow 2

    Released Sep 16, 2026New

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Arrow 2

  2. Recraft

    Recraft V4.1 Flash

    Released Sep 23, 2026New

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,098
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Recraft V4.1 Flash

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01 — At a glance

Where they differ

Quality is the arena score from blind, side-by-side human votes. Price, length and resolution come from each lab’s own listings.

  • NewestRecraft V4.1 FlashArrow 2 Sep 16, 2026 · Recraft V4.1 Flash Sep 23, 2026
  • Widest inputsArrow 2Arrow 2: Text prompts, Reference images · Recraft V4.1 Flash: Text prompts
  • Image editingArrow 2Takes a reference image as input: Arrow 2 yes · Recraft V4.1 Flash no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachArrow 2: 1 · Recraft V4.1 Flash: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Arrow 2 vs Recraft V4.1 Flash specifications side by side
SpecificationArrow 2QuiverAIRecraft V4.1 FlashRecraft
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,098 ±10#57 of 82 · 3,486 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedSep 16, 2026Sep 23, 2026
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Arrow 2 or Recraft V4.1 Flash?

Neither model has enough arena votes for a reliable quality score yet, so this page compares specs only. Run the same three or four prompts through each and judge the results.

What is the difference between Arrow 2 and Recraft V4.1 Flash?

Arrow 2 is an image model from QuiverAI (Sep 16, 2026), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Recraft V4.1 Flash is an image model from Recraft (Sep 23, 2026), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

Arrow 2 Sep 16, 2026; Recraft V4.1 Flash Sep 23, 2026.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Arrow 2 yes; Recraft V4.1 Flash no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

No open weights. Both are available only through APIs and apps.

04 — Keep comparing

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