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

Lucid Origin vs GPT Image 1

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. Leonardo.Ai

    Lucid Origin

    Released Jun 1, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,013
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    Full specs Remove Lucid Origin

  2. OpenAI

    GPT Image 1

    Released Apr 24, 2025

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

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

Every spec in one table

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Lucid Origin vs GPT Image 1 specifications side by side
SpecificationLucid OriginLeonardo.AiGPT Image 1OpenAI
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,013 ±3#75 of 82 · 287,340 votes1,115 ±3#49 of 82 · 268,430 votes (best)
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,139 ±3#57 of 61 · 2,869,681 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoYes
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts14 (best)
ReleasedJun 1, 2025Apr 24, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Lucid Origin or GPT Image 1?

For text to image, voters prefer GPT Image 1 (Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75) · GPT Image 1 1,115 (#49)). 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 Lucid Origin and GPT Image 1?

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

Which is newer?

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

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Lucid Origin no; GPT Image 1 yes.

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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