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  3. Recraft V4 Pro vs Seedream 4
Updated Feb 2026

Recraft V4 Pro vs Seedream 4

Recraft V4 Pro is the newer model, released after Seedream 4.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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Recraft V4 Pro
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Seedream 4

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

Recraft V4 Pro and Seedream 4 compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecRecraft V4 ProSeedream 4
ReleasedFeb 2026Nov 2025

Common questions

What is the difference between Recraft V4 Pro and Seedream 4?

Recraft V4 Pro is developed by Recraft while Seedream 4 is developed by ByteDance. 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 Seedream 4?

It depends on your use case. Recraft V4 Pro and Seedream 4 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 Seedream 4 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Recraft V4 Pro and Seedream 4 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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