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

GLM-Image vs Recraft V4 Pro

Newest: Recraft V4 Pro · Widest inputs: GLM-Image · Image editing: GLM-Image. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Z.ai (Zhipu)

    GLM-Image

    Released Jan 14, 2026

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,012
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove GLM-Image

  2. Recraft

    Recraft V4 Pro

    Released Feb 17, 2026

    • Text to image
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Recraft V4 Pro

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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 ProGLM-Image Jan 14, 2026 · Recraft V4 Pro Feb 17, 2026
  • Widest inputsGLM-ImageGLM-Image: Text prompts, Reference images · Recraft V4 Pro: Text prompts
  • Image editingGLM-ImageTakes a reference image as input: GLM-Image yes · Recraft V4 Pro no
  • Self-hostingGLM-ImageDownloadable weights (MIT)
  • Most API hostsSame reachGLM-Image: 1 · Recraft V4 Pro: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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GLM-Image vs Recraft V4 Pro specifications side by side
SpecificationGLM-ImageZ.ai (Zhipu)Recraft V4 ProRecraft
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,012 ±9#76 of 82 · 4,854 votes—
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsOpenMITProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedJan 14, 2026Feb 17, 2026
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, GLM-Image or Recraft V4 Pro?

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 GLM-Image and Recraft V4 Pro?

GLM-Image is an image model from Z.ai (Zhipu) (Jan 14, 2026), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Recraft V4 Pro is an image model from Recraft (Feb 17, 2026), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

GLM-Image Jan 14, 2026; Recraft V4 Pro Feb 17, 2026.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: GLM-Image yes; Recraft V4 Pro no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

GLM-Image. Downloadable weights (MIT).

04 — Keep comparing

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