AI image model comparison

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst vs Muse Image

Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst is an image generation and editing model from OpenAI, positioned as the precision-oriented tier of the GPT Image 2.5 series.

Per image
Not available
Output / 1M
$30
Image Elo
Not available

Muse Image is an agentic image generation model from Meta that generates and edits images from text and reference images.

Per image
$0.01
Output / 1M
$2.40
Image Elo
Not available

At a glance

Quick verdict

Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.

Cheaper per image

Not available

Only one lists a per-image price

Better image quality

Not available

Not enough arena data

Better at editing

Not available

Not enough arena data

Newer release

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GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

Released September 9, 2026

Pricing

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst vs Muse Image price per image

What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.

Metricopenai logoGPT Image 2.5 Sunburstmeta logoMuse Image
Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024)Not available$0.01
Image outputPer 1M image tokens$30$2.40
Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image usesNot available4,175
Prompt textPer 1M input tokens$8Included

What it costs in practice

Estimated totals at standard resolution.

Single image

1 image

openai logoGPT Image 2.5 SunburstNot available
meta logoMuse Image$0.01

Social media batch

50 images

openai logoGPT Image 2.5 SunburstNot available
meta logoMuse Image$0.50

Product catalog

1,000 images

openai logoGPT Image 2.5 SunburstNot available
meta logoMuse Image$10

Specs

Inputs, outputs, and limits

What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.

Metricopenai logoGPT Image 2.5 Sunburstmeta logoMuse Image
AcceptsImage, TextImage, Text
ProducesImageImage
Max prompt lengthText plus reference images400K tokens66K tokens
Reasoning stepNoNo
Release dateSeptember 9, 2026August 26, 2026

Features

Supported features

Creative controls available for each model.

Metricopenai logoGPT Image 2.5 Sunburstmeta logoMuse Image
Image editingAccepts reference or source imagesSupportedSupported
Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it madeNot supportedNot supported
Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning stepNot supportedNot supported
Reproducible seedsSame seed, same imageSupportedNot supported
Temperature controlTrade consistency for varietyNot supportedSupported

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst and Muse Image edit existing images?

Yes. Both accept reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, different lighting, or added text.

Can I use GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst and Muse Image at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst and Muse Image results side by side and keep the one you like.

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Why choose? Generate with both.

Send one prompt to GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst and Muse Image at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.