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  3. Recraft V3 vs Recraft V4
Updated Feb 2026

Recraft V3 vs Recraft V4

Recraft V4 is the newer model, released after Recraft V3.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.

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Recraft V3
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Recraft V4

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

Recraft V3 and Recraft V4 compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecRecraft V3Recraft V4
ReleasedOct 2024Feb 2026

Common questions

What is the difference between Recraft V3 and Recraft V4?

Both are developed by Recraft but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Recraft V3 or Recraft V4?

It depends on your use case. Recraft V3 and Recraft V4 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Recraft V3 and Recraft V4 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Recraft V3 and Recraft V4 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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