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

MiniMax Image-01 vs Ideogram v2a

Newest: Ideogram v2a · Image editing: Neither edits images · Self-hosting: No open weights. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. MiniMax

    MiniMax Image-01

    Released Feb 15, 2025

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  2. Ideogram

    Ideogram v2a

    Released Feb 27, 2025

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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.

  • NewestIdeogram v2aMiniMax Image-01 Feb 15, 2025 · Ideogram v2a Feb 27, 2025
  • Widest inputsSame inputsMiniMax Image-01: Text prompts · Ideogram v2a: Text prompts
  • Image editingNeither edits imagesTakes a reference image as input: MiniMax Image-01 no · Ideogram v2a no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsIdeogram v2aMiniMax Image-01: 0 · Ideogram v2a: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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MiniMax Image-01 vs Ideogram v2a specifications side by side
SpecificationMiniMax Image-01MiniMaxIdeogram v2aIdeogram
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts—1
ReleasedFeb 15, 2025Feb 27, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, MiniMax Image-01 or Ideogram v2a?

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 MiniMax Image-01 and Ideogram v2a?

MiniMax Image-01 is an image model from MiniMax (Feb 15, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images. Ideogram v2a is an image model from Ideogram (Feb 27, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

MiniMax Image-01 Feb 15, 2025; Ideogram v2a Feb 27, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: MiniMax Image-01 no; Ideogram v2a no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

No open weights. Both are available only through APIs and apps.

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