Ideogram V4 vs Recraft V4 Pro
Ideogram V4 and Recraft V4 Pro are the two design-focused image models on Arteza, and they overlap on typography-heavy work like posters and brand assets. Ideogram V4's headline strength is text rendering. Recraft V4 Pro's is print-ready fidelity for brand systems and advertising.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Ideogram V4 | Recraft V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Ideogram | Recraft |
| Credit cost | 2 credits | 3 credits |
| Price (USD) | $0.27 | $0.50 |
| Typical generation time | 8-20s | 10-25s |
| Image input | No | No |
| Quality | Very High | Max |
| Speed | 8-20s | 10-25s |
| Text | Best-in-class | - |
| Sizes | - | Six presets |
Choose Ideogram V4 when
- The text IS the design: posters, logos, packaging copy, social graphics with headlines.
- You want speed options from Turbo drafts to Quality finals within one model.
- Marketing output where legible, correctly spelled text is the pass/fail criterion.
The bottom line
If a human will read words in the image, start with Ideogram V4; its text rendering is the best reason it exists. If the deliverable is a polished brand asset where fidelity and print survivability lead, Recraft V4 Pro is built for exactly that. Ideogram V4 is also the cheaper of the two per image, which matters across a large campaign; live costs are below.
Frequently asked questions
Which model is better for logos?
Ideogram V4 is the first pick when the logo contains text, because lettering accuracy is its specialty. Recraft V4 Pro excels at refined marks and brand applications. Many designers draft lockups in Ideogram and refine style directions in Recraft.
Can these models replace a designer?
No. They accelerate exploration and production drafts. Brand decisions, licensing checks, and final production files still need human judgment.
What is the cost difference per image?
Ideogram V4 is the more affordable of the two, with Recraft V4 Pro priced as a premium pro tier. Exact live credit costs are shown on this page and in the studio.