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

Ideogram v2 vs Recraft V3

Preferred for text to image: Recraft V3 · Newest: Recraft V3 · Widest inputs: Ideogram v2. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. Ideogram

    Ideogram v2

    Released Aug 21, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,013
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Ideogram v2

  2. Recraft

    Recraft V3

    Released Oct 30, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,022
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Recraft V3

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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 imageRecraft V3Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) · Recraft V3 1,022 (#72) — blind human votes
  • NewestRecraft V3Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024 · Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024
  • Widest inputsIdeogram v2Ideogram v2: Text prompts, Reference images · Recraft V3: Text prompts
  • Image editingIdeogram v2Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes · Recraft V3 no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachIdeogram v2: 1 · Recraft V3: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Ideogram v2 vs Recraft V3 specifications side by side
SpecificationIdeogram v2IdeogramRecraft V3Recraft
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,013 ±4#74 of 82 · 72,090 votes1,022 ±4#72 of 82 · 195,600 votes (best)
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedAug 21, 2024Oct 30, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Ideogram v2 or Recraft V3?

For text to image, voters prefer Recraft V3 (Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) · Recraft V3 1,022 (#72)). 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 Ideogram v2 and Recraft V3?

Ideogram v2 is an image model from Ideogram (Aug 21, 2024), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Recraft V3 is an image model from Recraft (Oct 30, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024; Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes; Recraft V3 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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