AI image model comparison
Muse Image vs GPT Image 2
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
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
OpenAI
GPT Image 2
OpenAI's latest image generation model.
- Per image
- Not available
- Output / 1M
- $30
- 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
Muse Image
Released August 26, 2026
Pricing
Muse Image vs GPT Image 2 price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | GPT Image 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.01 | Not available |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $2.40 | $30 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | Not available |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | $8 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
GPT Image 2Not availableSocial media batch
50 images
GPT Image 2Not availableProduct catalog
1,000 images
GPT Image 2Not availableSpecs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | GPT Image 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 66K tokens | 400K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | August 26, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | GPT Image 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Supported | Not supported |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Muse Image and GPT Image 2 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 Muse Image and GPT Image 2 at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Muse Image and GPT Image 2 results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Muse Image and GPT Image 2 at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.