Ideogram v4 vs Seedream 5.0 Flash

428 identical prompts, default settings, blind community votes. Head-to-head: 42% preferred Ideogram v4, 48% preferred Seedream 5.0 Flash, 32 ties, 307 votes.

Ideogram v4 and Seedream 5.0 Flash have met in 307 blind head-to-head votes on 428 identical prompts in the BudgetPixel AI Image Arena. Seedream 5.0 Flash was preferred in 48% of them and Ideogram v4 in 42%, with 32 ties — a narrow lead that more votes could still overturn. Ideogram v4 was faster, at 15.0s median per image against 23.4s for Seedream 5.0 Flash.

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• “A pretty K-pop idol who is 19–21 years old at a music video shoot. The music video is for her hit song "돈 벌기" (Make Money). The setting of the music video relates to the song name. At least 4 scenes and many angles.”Prompt adherence

  

  

• “A contemporary desert visitor pavilion built from rust-colored rammed earth and pale limestone sits beside a dry wadi; deep shaded openings frame the courtyard. Hard midday sun, viewed from the gravel approach, crisp geometry and believable construction.”Architecture & interiors

  

  

• “Film capture. Cinematic scene of the Byzantine empress being captured by Sassanid cataphracts. Harsh desert lighting. Shallow depth of field. The image takes place in the aftermath of a battle. All of the subjects are dusty and disheveled.”Concept art & fantasy

  

  

• “Editorial glamour photograph of one adult woman in a tailored lilac fitness set, seated naturally on a sun-warmed stone bench in a quiet citrus courtyard, flattering dappled light, loose curls, thoughtful smile, crisp leaves and pale stucco.”Glamour

  

  

• “A modeled 3D character design featuring exaggerated, caricatured proportions and a striking silhouette—combined with subtle, nuanced skin shading and warm, cinematic rim lighting—creates an elegant aesthetic reminiscent of modern animated films. The result is a polished, stylized rendering characterized by rich color depth, expressive caricatured facial features, painterly texture details, and a dramatic, theatrical atmosphere typical of contemporary animation. An adult female superhero with a flowing cape on a moving motorcycle. Dieselpunk style.”Illustration & anime

  

  

• “An expansive boreal lake beneath a clear, cold midnight sky, pale moonlight catching thin mist above dark water; spruce-covered islands recede toward distant ridges, while lichen and cracked granite sharpen the near shoreline.”Landscape & nature

  

  

• “A very posh, well-lit 1990s restaurant with beautiful, tasteful decor. A husband and wife dine in a high-class restaurant. The waiter serves something very surprising as the main course!”Photorealism

  

  

• “Fashion portrait of an adult Latina woman in her late 20s wearing a handwoven cobalt-blue cotton jacket, one hand touching its embroidered cuff, curious half-smile, against a pale peach studio backdrop, soft diffused window light shaping her face.”Portrait & fashion

  

  

• “Photorealistic product shot of iced taro bubble tea in a clear frosted plastic cup, condensation beading down curved sides, wide clear straw piercing matte white domed lid. Plump dark brown tapioca pearls settled at the base, swirled creamy purple tea with soft marbled cream streaks, fine ice crystals glinting inside. Resting on weathered light oak table, soft golden hour side lighting casting gentle long shadows, warm neutral beige background. Shallow depth of field, sharp focus on glass texture and pearl details, professional food photography aesthetic, soft moody warm colour palette with rich lavender and caramel tones.”Product & commercial

  

  

• “A man dressed in very nice formal clothes is getting off a private black-and-white plane. Many beautiful adult women in dresses are following the man. The man is heading toward a very high-end classic black car. The word "Money" is on the car's license plate. On top of the car is a ton of money. It is the afternoon. The vibe is cool and rich.”Typography

  

  

• “4–6 realistic scenes of people having the luckiest day of their lives. The word “Lucky” should appear at least twice in the image, and seem totally in place and seamless. The whole vibe is pretty much lucky moments that were unexpected but very welcome.”Prompt adherence

  

  

• “Exterior of a contemporary alpine research lodge in restrained regional modernism, rough granite walls, larch screens, steep standing-seam roof, crisp snow-bright morning light, viewed from below across a mountain footpath, sound structural geometry.”Architecture & interiors

  

  

• “A beautiful, slim adult elf woman wearing black leather pants and a black leather crop top that leaves her belly exposed. She has stunning, intense green eyes and long, flowing, curled red hair. She is smiling; she is a rogue, with a rapier hanging from her belt. She is catwalking through a medieval fantasy tavern at night while flipping a golden coin, in a realistic fantasy style.”Concept art & fantasy

  

  

• “A 1950s pin-up-style photo of a bikini-clad woman sitting on a giant hamburger.”Glamour

  

  

• “Watercolour illustration of an adult botanist studying luminous fungi in a misty cave, with fern fronds, glistening stone and drifting spores. Palette of jade, lilac, amber, and deep indigo, with translucent washes.”Illustration & anime

  

  

• “stunning landscape, high quality, detailed, sharp”Landscape & nature

  

  

• “Photorealistic cinematic scene of a pregnant Chinese woman sitting in a cozy café by the window, reading a book. She appears calm, gentle, and thoughtful, with one hand resting naturally near her belly. On the table beside her is a cup of coffee, softly steaming. Outside the large window, heavy rain pours down, with streaks of water on the glass and a blurred rainy street beyond. The café interior is warm and inviting, with soft ambient lighting, wooden textures, and a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with the storm outside. The composition should feel intimate, emotional, and serene, with the woman as the clear focal point.”Photorealism

  

  

• “A tall, muscular businesswoman with strong, defined arms strides through a modern office hallway wearing a tailored polka dot blouse and pencil skirt, paired with pointed-toe high heels showing a polished pedicure. Her expression is assertive and self-assured, dynamic motion blur in the background, dramatic studio lighting, high-fashion editorial style”Portrait & fashion

  

  

• “Commercial product photograph of unbranded over-ear headphones crafted from translucent amber resin and brushed titanium, resting on a dark slate surface against a muted cream background, lit by a broad diffused softbox and a delicate rim light.”Product & commercial

  

  

• “Inside a rooftop greenhouse at blue hour, tropical leaves crowd iron beams above a quiet potting bench; "MOSS & MERIDIAN" glows in warm amber neon along the glass entrance, with rain beads catching the light.”Typography

  

  

• “Exactly six glass marbles sit on a cream tabletop: three green marbles in a row on the left, two amber marbles in a row on the right, and one blue marble centered between the rows. A black cube sits above the blue marble, nothing else.”Prompt adherence

  

  

• “Exterior of a Dutch Renaissance canal-side archive, with warm red brick, pale stone bands, stepped gables, and tall sash windows; soft overcast light reveals the masonry, viewed from the opposite quay, with convincing structure and precise architectural lines.”Architecture & interiors

  

  

• “A magician's act on a well-lit stage. A well-dressed magician and glamorous adult female assistant have just unveiled the magician's guillotine. The adult female assistant fakes a worried look, knowing she will shortly participate in the illusion.”Concept art & fantasy

  

  

• “Editorial glamour photograph of an adult man in a charcoal evening suit with a muted copper tie, standing at ease beside a desert art installation, flattering sunset light warming the sculptural landscape, composed expression and refined magazine atmosphere.”Glamour

  

  

• “An elegant gothic woman sits sideways among oversized ivory blossoms, crimson roses, and dark teal foliage, turning toward the viewer with half-lidded amber eyes. She has a softly waved silver-white bob and a fitted black gown with lace, embroidered sleeves, and a sculpted corset. Deep-teal skirt folds reveal crimson lining and burnt-orange embroidery. Crimson ribbons with orange edging weave through the flowers, leaving breathing room around her pale face and hands. A deep-teal background fades into charcoal, with muted burnt-orange light behind her head, faint crimson haze below, and botanical shadows. Fine ordered dithering, delicate checkerboard patterns, and clustered pigment grains soften background transitions only; the woman and flowers remain smoothly painted. Crimson, deep teal, glowing orange, lacquer black, and warm ivory palette. Soft frontal fill, luminous hair, readable black fabric, subtle orange rim light, refined gothic anime, precise linework, dramatic floral framing”Illustration & anime

  

  

• “A red-sandstone badlands plateau beneath clearing winter clouds at sunrise, overnight frost silvering the gullies; cracked clay and wind-smoothed rock lead the eye across layered mesas fading into pale distance.”Landscape & nature

  

  

• “A cat sits on the top of a refrigerator calmly looking down at a barking dog. The dog is on his hind legs leaning on the fridge barking at the cat.”Photorealism

  

  

• “Adult female fashion models on the runway. There are models of all races: white, Black, Asian, Mexican, Indian, mixed race, etc. The vibe is cool and fierce. Many angles.”Portrait & fashion

  

  

• “Commercial product photograph of an unbranded compact instant camera in matte forest-green polymer with brushed steel details, resting on a pale concrete surface against a warm peach background, illuminated by broad diffused studio light and a soft rim light.”Product & commercial

  

  

• “Inside a quiet neighborhood laundromat, chrome machines and folded linen glow beneath cool ceiling lights; "SPINNING ORCHARD" is printed in pale mint letters on the frosted glass entry door.”Typography

  

  

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