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 | 3 credits | 4 credits |
| Price (USD) | $0.30 | $0.40 |
| 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 | - | Five presets |
Controls and limits
These are the exact settings each model exposes in the Arteza studio, read from the live model registry. A control listed for one model and not the other is a real capability difference, not an omission.
| Control | Ideogram V4 | Recraft V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1:1 (1024x1024), 1:1 (512x512), 3:4 (768x1024), 9:16 (576x1024), 4:3 (1024x768), 16:9 (1024x576) | 1:1 (2048x2048), Portrait (1792x2432), Tall portrait (1664x2688), Landscape (2432x1792), 2:1 (3072x1536) |
| Rendering Speed | Quality, Balanced, Turbo | Not available |
| Count | 1 to 4 | Not available |
Real output from both models
Every clip and image below was generated on Arteza by the model in its column, shown with the prompt that produced it. Nothing here is a stock photograph or a sample borrowed from another model.
Ideogram V4
Recraft V4 Pro
When to choose each model
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.
What each model ships
Ideogram V4
Ideogram V4. The newest Ideogram with the strongest text rendering yet for posters, logos, and typography-heavy marketing. Choose a rendering speed from Turbo to Quality.
- Strongest text rendering
- Posters and logos
- Turbo to Quality speeds
- Marketing-grade
Recraft V4 Pro
Recraft V4 Pro. The professional tier of Recraft V4 with maximum fidelity for high-end design, advertising, and print-ready brand work. Five size presets.
- Pro-tier fidelity
- Advertising and print
- Brand systems
- Five size presets
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.