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

Ideogram v2 vs Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

Preferred for text to image: Ideogram v2 · Newest: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large · 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
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  2. Stability AI

    Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

    Released Oct 22, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena938
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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 imageIdeogram v2Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large 938 (#81) — blind human votes
  • NewestStable Diffusion 3.5 LargeIdeogram v2 Aug 21, 2024 · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Oct 22, 2024
  • Widest inputsIdeogram v2Ideogram v2: Text prompts, Reference images · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large: Text prompts
  • Image editingIdeogram v2Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large no
  • Self-hostingStable Diffusion 3.5 LargeDownloadable weights
  • Most API hostsSame reachIdeogram v2: 1 · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Ideogram v2 vs Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large specifications side by side
SpecificationIdeogram v2IdeogramStable Diffusion 3.5 LargeStability AI
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,013 ±4#74 of 82 · 72,090 votes (best)938 ±4#81 of 82 · 23,396 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryOpen
API hosts11
ReleasedAug 21, 2024Oct 22, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Ideogram v2 or Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large?

For text to image, voters prefer Ideogram v2 (Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) · Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large 938 (#81)). 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 Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large?

Ideogram v2 is an image model from Ideogram (Aug 21, 2024), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large is an image model from Stability AI (Oct 22, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024; Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Oct 22, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes; Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large. Downloadable weights.

04 — Keep comparing

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