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

Recraft V3 vs Ideogram v2

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. Recraft

    Recraft V3

    Released Oct 30, 2024

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

  2. Ideogram

    Ideogram v2

    Released Aug 21, 2024

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

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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 V3Recraft V3 1,022 (#72) · Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) — blind human votes
  • NewestRecraft V3Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024 · Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024
  • Widest inputsIdeogram v2Recraft V3: Text prompts · Ideogram v2: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Image editingIdeogram v2Takes a reference image as input: Recraft V3 no · Ideogram v2 yes
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachRecraft V3: 1 · Ideogram v2: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Recraft V3 vs Ideogram v2 specifications side by side
SpecificationRecraft V3RecraftIdeogram v2Ideogram
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,022 ±4#72 of 82 · 195,600 votes (best)1,013 ±4#74 of 82 · 72,090 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoYes
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedOct 30, 2024Aug 21, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Recraft V3 or Ideogram v2?

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

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

Which is newer?

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

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Recraft V3 no; Ideogram v2 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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