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

GPT Image 1 vs Lucid Origin

Preferred for text to image: GPT Image 1 · Newest: Lucid Origin · Widest inputs: GPT Image 1. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. OpenAI

    GPT Image 1

    Released Apr 24, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,139
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove GPT Image 1

  2. Leonardo.Ai

    Lucid Origin

    Released Jun 1, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,013
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Lucid Origin

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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.

  • Preferred for text to imageGPT Image 1GPT Image 1 1,115 (#49) · Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75) — blind human votes
  • NewestLucid OriginGPT Image 1 Apr 24, 2025 · Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025
  • Widest inputsGPT Image 1GPT Image 1: Text prompts, Reference images · Lucid Origin: Text prompts
  • Image editingGPT Image 1Takes a reference image as input: GPT Image 1 yes · Lucid Origin no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsGPT Image 1GPT Image 1: 4 · Lucid Origin: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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GPT Image 1 vs Lucid Origin specifications side by side
SpecificationGPT Image 1OpenAILucid OriginLeonardo.Ai
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,115 ±3#49 of 82 · 268,430 votes (best)1,013 ±3#75 of 82 · 287,340 votes
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,139 ±3#57 of 61 · 2,869,681 votes—
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts4 (best)1
ReleasedApr 24, 2025Jun 1, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, GPT Image 1 or Lucid Origin?

For text to image, voters prefer GPT Image 1 (GPT Image 1 1,115 (#49) · Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75)). Arena scores come from blind, side-by-side human votes on the same prompts; when the gap is inside both models’ error margins we call it a tie. Test your own prompts before you commit.

What is the difference between GPT Image 1 and Lucid Origin?

GPT Image 1 is an image model from OpenAI (Apr 24, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Lucid Origin is an image model from Leonardo.Ai (Jun 1, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

GPT Image 1 Apr 24, 2025; Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: GPT Image 1 yes; Lucid Origin 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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