AI image model comparison
Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer vs Muse Image
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
inclusionAI
Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer
Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer is an image-to-image model from inclusionAI that decomposes a flattened design image into separate RGBA layers, such as a background layer and foreground elements, and
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- Not available
- Image Elo
- Not available
Meta
Muse Image
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
Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer
Released September 23, 2026
Pricing
Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer vs Muse Image price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | Not available | $0.01 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | Not available | $2.40 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | Not available | 4,175 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | Included |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Social media batch
50 images
Product catalog
1,000 images
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | Not available tokens | 66K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | September 23, 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Not supported | Not supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Supported | Not supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Supported | Supported |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer 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 Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer and Muse Image at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer and Muse Image results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Ming Image 0.1 Design Layer and Muse Image at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.