MOSS Image Alternatives
21 alternatives to OpenMOSS' MOSS Image, compared on price per image at the same tier, resolution and editing — all callable with the same API key.
- Alternatives
- 21
- 7 developers
- Cheaper
- 17
- from $0.001/image
- MOSS Image from
- $0.0384/image
- 1K
- Higher resolution
- 7
- up to 4K
17 models
Cheaper than MOSS Image
FLUX.2 [klein] 4B
Black Forest Labs
$0.001/image
98% cheaper at 1K
The fastest FLUX.2 — open weights, sub-second, a fraction of a cent
- Lower price: $0.001/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (98% less).
- Edits with up to 4 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 7; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
FLUX 3 Image Klein
Black Forest Labs
$0.0019/image
95% cheaper at 1K
The open-weights FLUX 3 — 16-step images in seconds, from a fraction of a cent
- Lower price: $0.0019/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (95% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: newer model (released October 16, 2026).
Z-Image Turbo
Alibaba
$0.0048/image
88% cheaper at 1K
Alibaba's 6B open model — photoreal images in 8 steps, under 1.5¢ each
- Lower price: $0.0048/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (88% less).
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 7; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
GPT Image 2.5
OpenAI
$0.0061/image
84% cheaper at 1K
OpenAI's top image model — precise edits, perfect text, up to 4K
- Lower price: $0.0061/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (84% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 16 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 11; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
GPT Image 2.5 Flare
OpenAI
$0.0061/image
84% cheaper at 1K
The faster GPT Image 2.5 for everyday images and volume
- Lower price: $0.0061/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (84% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 16 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 11; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
Krea 2 Turbo
Krea
$0.0076/image
80% cheaper at lowest tier
Krea's photographic image model in 8 steps — under 1.5¢ an image
- Lower starting price: $0.0076/image vs $0.0384/image.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 1k 16:9; more aspect ratios: 15 vs 8.
Seedream 5.0 Flash
ByteDance
$0.0154/image
60% cheaper at 1K
The fastest, lowest-cost Seedream
- Lower price: $0.0154/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (60% less).
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 8; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
Qwen-Image 3.0
Alibaba
$0.0228/image
41% cheaper at 1K
Clear instruction following and stable text, at about 2 cents an image
- Lower price: $0.0228/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (41% less).
- Edits with up to 3 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 7.
FLUX.2 [pro]
Black Forest Labs
$0.0276/image
28% cheaper at 1K
Black Forest Labs' production image model — photoreal, fast, up to 4 MP
- Lower price: $0.0276/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (28% less).
- Edits with up to 8 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 4 MP; more aspect ratios: 15 vs 10.
Seedream 4.5
ByteDance
$0.0309/image
80% cheaper at 2K
2K and 4K images and multi-image edits at one price
- Lower price: $0.0309/image vs $0.1534/image at 2K (80% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 8; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
Seedream 5.0 Lite
ByteDance
$0.0317/image
17% cheaper at 1K
High-quality Seedream images at a lower price
- Lower price: $0.0317/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (17% less).
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 8; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
FLUX 3
Black Forest Labs
$0.0317/image
17% cheaper at 1K
Black Forest Labs' newest image model — grounded, layout-aware, up to 4K
- Lower price: $0.0317/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (17% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: newer model (released October 16, 2026).
Nano Banana 2.1
Google
$0.032/image
17% cheaper at 1K
Google's newest Nano Banana — top-ranked quality at a quarter of Pro's price
- Lower price: $0.032/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (17% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 14 input images.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 14; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
$0.0329/image
14% cheaper at 1K
xAI's top-ranked image model — photoreal, bold, fast
- Lower price: $0.0329/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (14% less).
- Edits with up to 3 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 13.
Seedream 5.0 Pro
ByteDance
$0.0333/image
13% cheaper at 1K
Production-grade image generation and precise editing
- Lower price: $0.0333/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (13% less).
- Edits with up to 10 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 8; newer model (released October 16, 2026).
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
Black Forest Labs
$0.0348/image
10% cheaper at 1K
Instruction-based image editing that keeps characters consistent (legacy)
- Lower price: $0.0348/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (10% less).
- Edits with up to 4 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 1K; more aspect ratios: 15 vs 9.
Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro
Alibaba
$0.0357/image
7% cheaper at 1K
Alibaba's image model for dense text and layouts — menus, posters, infographics
- Lower price: $0.0357/image vs $0.0384/image at 1K (7% less).
- Edits with up to 3 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: more aspect ratios: 15 vs 7.
4 models
Pricier, with something extra
FLUX.2 [flex]
Black Forest Labs
$0.046/image
20% more at 1K
FLUX.2 with adjustable steps and guidance — best for text and fine detail
Where MOSS Image is stronger: lower price: $0.0384/image vs $0.046/image at 1K (17% less); higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 4 MP.
FLUX.2 [max]
Black Forest Labs
$0.0644/image
68% more at 1K
The highest-quality FLUX.2 for hero images
Where MOSS Image is stronger: lower price: $0.0384/image vs $0.0644/image at 1K (40% less); higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 4 MP.
FLUX.1 Kontext [max]
Black Forest Labs
$0.0695/image
81% more at 1K
Kontext with stronger prompt following and typography
- Edits with up to 4 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: lower price: $0.0384/image vs $0.0695/image at 1K (45% less); higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 1K.
Nano Banana Pro
Google
$0.1197/image
212% more at 1K
Gemini 3 Pro Image — studio-grade generation and editing up to 4K
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 2K.
- Edits with up to 14 input images.
- Supports image edit.
Where MOSS Image is stronger: lower price: $0.0384/image vs $0.1197/image at 1K (68% less); more aspect ratios: 15 vs 10.
Side by side
MOSS Image and its alternatives
Starting price at each model's lowest tier, with the specs that matter most.
| Model | From | Max res. | Edit inputs | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSS Image OpenMOSS | $0.0384/image 1K | 2K | — | Text to Image |
| FLUX.2 [klein] 4B Black Forest Labs | $0.001/image 1K | 2K | Up to 4 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| FLUX 3 Image Klein Black Forest Labs | $0.0011/image 768 | 4K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Z-Image Turbo Alibaba | $0.0048/image 1K | 2K | — | Text to Image |
| GPT Image 2.5 OpenAI | $0.0061/image 1K · low | 4K | Up to 16 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare OpenAI | $0.0061/image 1K · low | 4K | Up to 16 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Krea 2 Turbo Krea | $0.0076/image 1K square | 1k 16:9 | — | Text to Image |
| Seedream 5.0 Flash ByteDance | $0.0154/image 1K | 2K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 Alibaba | $0.0228/image 1K | 2K | Up to 3 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| FLUX.2 [pro] Black Forest Labs | $0.0276/image 1 MP | 4 MP | Up to 8 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Seedream 4.5 ByteDance | $0.0309/image 2K | 4K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Seedream 5.0 Lite ByteDance | $0.0317/image 1K | 2K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| FLUX 3 Black Forest Labs | $0.0317/image 1K | 4K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Nano Banana 2.1 Google | $0.032/image 1K | 4K | Up to 14 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Grok Imagine Image 2.0 xAI | $0.0329/image 1K · low | 2K | Up to 3 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro ByteDance | $0.0333/image 1K | 2K | Up to 10 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] Black Forest Labs | $0.0348/image Image | 1K | Up to 4 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro Alibaba | $0.0357/image 1K | 2K | Up to 3 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| FLUX.2 [flex] Black Forest Labs | $0.046/image 1 MP | 4 MP | — | Text to Image |
| FLUX.2 [max] Black Forest Labs | $0.0644/image 1 MP | 4 MP | — | Text to Image |
| FLUX.1 Kontext [max] Black Forest Labs | $0.0695/image Image | 1K | Up to 4 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
| Nano Banana Pro Google | $0.1197/image 1K | 4K | Up to 14 | Text to Image, Image Edit |
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