Recraft V4 Pro vs 
Riverflow V2.5 Fast
Riverflow V2.5 Fast is the newer model, released after Recraft V4 Pro.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Recraft V4 Pro | Riverflow V2.5 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | Free |
| Output price | — | Free |
| Context window | — | 8K tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | — | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $0 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Recraft V4 Pro
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Riverflow V2.5 Fast1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Recraft V4 Pro and Riverflow V2.5 Fast?
Recraft V4 Pro is developed by Recraft while Riverflow V2.5 Fast is developed by Sourceful. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Recraft V4 Pro or Riverflow V2.5 Fast?
It depends on your use case. Recraft V4 Pro and Riverflow V2.5 Fast 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 V4 Pro and Riverflow V2.5 Fast on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Recraft V4 Pro and Riverflow V2.5 Fast 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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