
Krea 2 vs Seedream: Which Image Model Fits Your Job?
Krea 2 is Krea AI’s open-weight image model, built to look less like AI. Seedream is ByteDance’s model for text, layouts and repeat edits. Write one prompt below and run it on Krea 2, Seedream, Nano Banana Pro or GPT Image 2 to see which suits the job.
- Open weights: RAW + Turbo
- 8-step Turbo, up to 2K
- Turbo and Large in one box
- From 6 credits per image
Your prompt stays when you switch models, so you can run it on each and compare.
AT A GLANCE
What Is Krea 2?
Krea 2 is the first image model Krea AI trained from scratch. It launched on krea.ai in May 2026 as two hosted tiers, Large and Medium, and in June 2026 Krea released open weights: Krea 2 RAW for fine-tuning and Krea 2 Turbo, an 8-step distilled model for everyday generation.
Its selling point is taste rather than instruction-following: film grain, painterly and graphic styles, and a look that does not read as AI. Seedream goes the other way, toward text, layouts and edits that hold over many rounds. That split decides most "Krea 2 vs Seedream" choices.
- Made by
- Krea AI
- Released
- May 2026 (hosted), June 2026 (open weights)
- Architecture
- About 12B single-stream DiT
- Tiers
- Large, Medium, Turbo, RAW
- Output
- 1K to 2K (Turbo)
- Input
- Text, plus up to 3 style reference images
- License
- Krea 2 Community License
COMPARISON
Krea 2 vs Seedream 5.5 vs Nano Banana Pro vs GPT Image 2
The same questions for each model: who makes it, whether you can run it yourself, how big it goes, how it handles text and edits, and what one image costs here.
| Krea 2 | Seedream 5.5 | Nano Banana Pro | GPT Image 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made by | Krea AI | ByteDance Seed | OpenAI | |
| Open weights | Yes: RAW and Turbo on Hugging Face. Large and Medium are hosted only. | No | No | No |
| Best at | Images that look shot or painted, not rendered; wide style range | Text, poster layouts and long editing sessions | Edits from reference photos, consistent subjects | Following long, detailed instructions |
| Max resolution | 2K (Turbo); about 1K (Large) | 4K at 16:9 | 4K | 4K |
| Text in images | Short titles in quotes; long copy is not its strength | More accurate small text in several languages | Strong | Strong |
| Editing | None in the open model; a reference image only steers style | Yes, stable over 80+ rounds | Yes, from reference images | Yes, from reference images |
| Transparent output | No | Native RGBA and up to 100 layers | No | No |
| Run it yourself | Yes: ComfyUI, Diffusers; LoRA training on RAW | No, API and apps only | No | No |
| Credits here, 1K image | Turbo 6 · Large 33 | Seedream 5.0 Pro 34 (5.5 not priced yet) | 75 | 3–106 by quality |
| Upstream list price | Turbo $0.008 per megapixel; Large $0.06 per image | Not published | $0.15 per image (1K, 2K) | $0.006–$0.211 per 1K image |
Seedream 5.5 figures follow ByteDance’s published material. List prices are fal.ai’s, read October 2026. One credit is worth $0.01 at face value.
WHICH TO USE
When to Pick Krea 2, and When to Pick Seedream
Neither model wins everywhere. Pick by the job in front of you.
Pick Krea 2 when…
- The image should look photographed on film or painted by hand, not generated
- You jump between styles: anime, flat graphics, ink, oil, collage
- You want to set the look with a style reference image instead of words (via Krea’s API or ComfyUI)
- You make many drafts: Turbo is one of the cheapest models here
- You want to run or fine-tune the model yourself
Pick Seedream when…
- Text has to be right, including small lines and Chinese or other scripts
- You will edit the same image over and over
- You need dense layouts: posters, infographics, slides, product pages
- You need transparent assets or layers (Seedream 5.5)
- You need 4K output
Pick Nano Banana Pro when…
- You are changing one thing in a photo and want the rest left alone
- You build an image from several reference photos
- You want a 4K result from a short prompt
Pick GPT Image 2 when…
- Your prompt is a long list of exact requirements
- You want to choose cost per image through its quality tiers
- You want 4K at the higher quality settings
SIDE BY SIDE
Krea 2 and Seedream on Similar Briefs
Published Krea 2 samples next to Seedream 5.0 Pro images made for this site on the same kind of brief. They are not the same prompt or seed, so read them for character, not pixel by pixel. Then run the Krea 2 prompt on both models yourself.
Portrait by a window
Krea 2 (tier not stated)
Seedream 5.0 ProStudio product shot
Krea 2 (tier not stated)
Seedream 5.0 ProPoster with a title
Krea 2 Large
Seedream 5.0 ProConcept art scene
Krea 2 (tier not stated)
Seedream 5.0 ProEXAMPLES
Krea 2 Examples With Prompts
36 Krea 2 images and the prompts behind them, from Krea AI’s prompting guide, fal.ai, Replicate and other Krea 2 sites. Each card says which tier made it. "Use this prompt" puts it in the box above, ready for Krea 2 or Seedream.

Rocket launch exhaust, extreme close-up
Krea 2 Turboimmense rocket launch exhaust as seen from extremely close up
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Matte black designer toy
Krea 2 Turbo3D rendered matte black designer toy figure, stylized round anthropomorphic shape, backward black baseball cap, oversized gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses, white traditional line-art tattoos of tiger and bird on torso, black studded belt with gold buckle, smooth vinyl texture, studio lighting, solid vibrant blue background, high contrast minimal composition
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Analog collage of a snowy mountain grid
Krea 2 Turbovintage analog collage, central irregularly shaped snowy mountain range with a section featuring distinct wavy edges, structured within a 12x16 grid of square tiles, composition fragments the subject by alternating tiles with solid azure blue background squares, thin white grid lines, grainy paper texture, retro aesthetic of mid-century print, vibrant cyan and warm neutral tones, experimental layout, tactile quality, high-contrast graphic composition
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Anime close-up portrait
Krea 2 Turboclose-up anime portrait of a young woman, large amber-brown eyes with intricate sparkling reflections, index finger delicately touching a subtle smile, messy dark blue hair with loose strands crossing her face, white and navy school uniform, bright high-key lighting, luminous shadows with cool blue undertones, detailed digital painting, dynamic tilted framing, shallow depth of field on hand
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Flat-colour figure wading through waves
Krea 2 TurboA minimalist flat-color illustration of a person wading through expansive shallow ocean waves beneath a pale peach sky. The dark-skinned figure, wearing an orange swim cap, light blue top, and bright green shorts, steps carefully through knee-deep water. The ocean is rendered in muted mint green with delicate, thin black linework detailing the continuous ripples and gentle whitecaps. Soft pinkish-peach reflections echo the sky on the water's surface. A dark, jagged rock rests in the lower left foreground near a pale grey shoreline. The horizon features a solid purplish-blue landmass and a stylized, layered yellow and blue cloud. The high-angle wide perspective emphasizes the vast negative space of the water, utilizing a clean ligne claire drawing aesthetic with a subtle paper texture.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

A figure and a white dog under a giant tree
Krea 2 TurboA tiny figure and a small white dog sit side-by-side in the deep green shadow of a massive tree on a sloping grassy hill. The enormous tree canopy dominates the upper composition, textured with thousands of stippled, light blue and yellow dabs representing leaves. A sharp diagonal line divides the vibrant, sunlit yellow-green grass in the foreground from the dark shade sheltering the pair. The stylized, painterly landscape features flattened perspective, visible brushstrokes, and intense color contrast.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Portrait with lilies on red
Krea 2 TurboA close-up portrait of a young East Asian woman with straight black hair, loose strands sweeping across her fair skin, and an intense gaze. She wears a light grey collared shirt with a black tie. A vibrant bouquet of pink and orange lilies with lush green leaves sits in the blurred right foreground. The background is a solid, striking crimson red. Soft, directional studio lighting highlights her facial features, creating a high-contrast composition with a shallow depth of field.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Harvest mouse macro
Krea 2 TurboA tiny, russet-brown harvest mouse clings to a slender diagonal branch amid vibrant green lobed leaves and small round buds. The mouse has soft textured fur, glossy black eyes, a pink nose, fine whiskers, and delicate pink paws firmly gripping the wood. In this macro photograph, an extremely shallow depth of field sharply focuses on the animal's face. The deep green background dissolves into a smooth, creamy bokeh, illuminated by soft, diffused natural lighting that highlights the intricate details of the fur and foliage.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Girl in a sailor uniform, digital painting
Krea 2 TurboA dynamic digital painting of a joyful girl in a sailor uniform stretching her arms high against a solid vibrant blue background. She has short dark windblown hair, amber eyes, and a bright smile. She wears a white shirt, striped blue collar, flowing red neckerchief, and a billowing blue pleated skirt. Expressive thick brushstrokes and bold shading emphasize energetic motion.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Convertible on a coastal cliff road
Krea 2 Turbostylized digital painting of a dark convertible on a winding coastal cliff road, high-angle perspective, blocky painterly brushstrokes, golden hour sunlight hitting rocky orange terrain and green vegetation, flock of white abstract birds flying in foreground, blinding bright sun reflection on vast ocean, vibrant warm color palette, sharp graphic shadows
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Ancient colossus from a low angle
Krea 2 TurboAn extreme low-angle close-up captures a colossal, weathered stone and bronze guardian towering in a dark, cavernous ruin. The foreground is dominated by a massive circular shield, deeply engraved with intricate spiral motifs, geometric borders, and a central star emblem. To the right, a massive gauntlet grips a textured staff. Cinematic shafts of light pierce the dusty gloom, highlighting the rough, aged textures of the ancient armor while the background fades into deep shadows through a shallow depth of field.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Stippled jungle with a fox
Krea 2 TurboA stylized jungle illustration densely packed with oversized flora and surreal characters, rendered with smooth geometric shapes and granular stippled shading. Two pale figures with flowing, star-speckled black hair navigate the lush environment in blue garments. On the left, a figure grasps a vine as a white, long-beaked bird perches on their outstretched hand. On the right, the second figure reclines beside a sleek, pinkish-orange fox. The dense surroundings feature sweeping green stalks and colossal blooms in brilliant golden yellow, coral pink, and deep red. A second white bird emerges from the lower foliage. The vibrant composition forms a seamless tapestry, utilizing rich colors and volumetric grain to create a dreamlike, textured depth.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Retro airbrush chrome face
Krea 2 TurboA surreal retro-futuristic space scene features liquid chrome forming an abstract face merging with a glowing planetary horizon. The foreground is dominated by swirling, highly reflective metallic fluid that distorts into a stylized, melting facial profile with deep shadows and bright silver highlights. This undulating chrome form rests against the curved, atmospheric edge of a massive planet bathed in a soft electric blue and purple glow. Above the primary planet, a smaller eclipsed celestial sphere sits in the upper center, crowned by a sharp, cross-shaped starburst flare. Two additional radiant flares burst from the left and right edges of the horizon. Set against a deep black starfield, the artwork employs a vintage 1980s airbrush aesthetic with smooth gradients, ethereal lighting, and high-contrast metallic rendering.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Eye wrapped in gold ribbons
Krea 2 TurboAn extreme close-up portrait featuring pale, freckled skin and a single blue eye wrapped in reflective metallic gold ribbons. Thin gold strips crisscross diagonally over the cheek and forehead, casting sharp, hard shadows onto the face. Strands of copper hair frame the top edge while the left ear softly blurs out of focus. Harsh, direct lighting highlights intricate skin pores and bright golden reflections, isolating the brightly lit features against a pitch-black background in a bold, high-contrast macro editorial style.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Psychedelic jester painting
Krea 2 TurboStylized digital painting of a menacing jester figure rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant, almost psychedelic color palette against a pitch-black background. Dynamic low-angle perspective forces a dramatic, imposing composition as the character leans forward, one leg raised high. The jester wears a classic multi-pointed hat with bells, a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, harlequin-patterned shorts in muted gold and dark brown, and striped tights in alternating shades of purple, blue, and chartreuse. A heavily textured, flowing cape billows outward to the left, decorated with abstract, fluid patterns of saturated purples, greens, and iridescent hues resembling oil slicks or marbled paper. The figure's face is completely obscured, appearing as a smooth, faceless, pale mauve mask with a single, glowing bright white point of light in the center. In its right hand, clad in a grey-blue gauntlet, the jester grips a massive, ornate sword with a wide, glowing, ethereal white blade, its crossguard intricately sculpted. Lighting is dramatic and theatrical, casting strong shadows and highlighting the painterly texture, giving the artwork a dark fantasy, surreal aesthetic reminiscent of concept art.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Platinum bob fashion editorial
Krea 2 Turbohigh-fashion editorial portrait of a young East Asian woman, short choppy platinum blonde bob with heavy bangs, looking over her bare shoulder to the right, lips playfully pursed, wearing a structured black top with an architectural protruding bust detail and thin straps, delicate gold hoop earrings, arm bent with hand resting on hip, warm skin tones, solid striking crimson red background, soft directional studio lighting, cinematic color palette, medium close-up shot
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Ink faces merging into a landscape
Krea 2 TurboA surreal black-and-white ink illustration of three interlocking, heavily wrinkled elderly faces merging into a landscape. The top face covers one eye, crowned by dense leaves, a live bird, and a skeletal bird. It flows into a profile face and a third face featuring a solid black eye and a hand on its cheek. The bottom neck plunges into a cross-section of earth, morphing into swirling subterranean roots, buried bones, and abstract organic forms. Above ground, weathered wooden cabins and tall grass flank the facial monolith. Meticulous stippling and cross-hatching define the high-contrast, intricate vertical composition.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

1990s cel-anime crowd scene
Krea 2 Turbo1990s vintage anime style cel animation, densely packed crowd of teenagers in summer uniforms, central boy with short black hair raising a clenched right fist, squinting one eye with a determined expression, wearing a white short-sleeve shirt and solid green necktie, surrounding students looking in various directions, girls in white sailor blouses with green striped collars and neckerchiefs, light blue skirts and trousers, tightly framed medium shot, flat shading, soft muted retro.
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Anime girl looking back in the wind
Krea 2 Turboyoung woman looking over her right shoulder, anime-style illustration, messy black hair blowing dynamically in the wind, striking green eyes, subtle neutral expression, oversized white button-down collared shirt with soft blue shadows, vibrant deep blue sky background, bright fluffy white cumulus clouds, silhouetted utility poles with power lines, low angle portrait, cinematic sunlight, crisp cel-shaded aesthetic
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Film close-up behind tousled hair
Krea 2 Turboextreme close-up of a woman's face partially obscured by tousled dark brown hair, soft parted lips, smooth skin on lower cheek and jawline, stray hair strands falling loosely across the nose, deep moody shadows enveloping the left frame, cinematic warm lighting, delicate highlights on the mouth, muted earthy color palette, sepia-toned warmth, intimate portrait photography, macro lens, shallow depth of field, distinct film grain texture, vintage atmospheric aesthetic
Source: Krea AI prompting guide

Street portrait against a colour wall
Krea 2 TurboExpressive street portrait of a model in vintage layering and bold accessories against a colorful wall, saturated palette, warm lighting, joyful contemporary energy, dynamic editorial portraiture, vibrant presence
Source: fal.ai
Style reference
Krea 2 Turbo + style referenceCorgi at a Paris cafe, from a style reference
a corgi puppy sipping coffee at a parisian cafe
Source: fal.ai

Runway walk, looking back at the camera
Krea 2 LargeOver-the-shoulder tracking shot of a model walking with exaggerated runway gait — torso twisted unnaturally to look directly back at the camera, fur coat trailing, one arm wrapped around their own neck, platform boots planted wide, sickly green fluorescents, magenta shadows, hypnotic motion blur
Source: fal.ai

Film portrait with a serif title
Krea 2 LargeThe text "Krea 2 Large" in the center middle in large serif font. A color film-inspired portrait of a young woman looking to the left, shallow depth of field. She is looking out a school bus window. The fine grain and cast suggest a high ISO film stock, while the wide aperture lens creates a motion blur effect, enhancing the candid and natural documentary style.
Source: Replicate

Golden-hour film portrait with a title
Krea 2 MediumThe text "Krea 2" positioned in the dead center, in large helvetica font. An authentic, candid film portrait of a young woman, captured on high-ISO analog stock. Rich textures, fine film grain, and a subtle vintage color cast. A wide-open aperture creates a shallow depth of field, dissolving the background into creamy bokeh and pulling all focus to the expression in her eyes. There is a golden hour glow with glints of rainbow bokeh.
Source: Replicate

Window portrait, 85mm film tones
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Editorial portrait by a window, soft morning light, 85mm, muted film tones
Source: krea2.net

Cozy reading nook illustration
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Cozy reading nook, warm lamps, potted plants, painterly illustration
Source: krea2.net

Matte ceramic mug product shot
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Matte ceramic mug on stone, studio softbox, clean product shot
Source: krea2.net

Anime rooftop at dusk
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Anime rooftop at dusk, city lights, cel shading, rim light
Source: krea2.net

Derelict space-station corridor
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Concept art, derelict space-station corridor, volumetric haze
Source: krea2.net

Botanical risograph poster
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Botanical risograph poster, two-tone, grainy print texture
Source: krea2.net

Golden-hour street photograph
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Golden-hour street photograph, motion blur, low dynamic range
Source: krea2.net

Pastel texture collage
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Pastel texture study, soft gradients, film grain, dreamy collage
Source: krea2.net

Elven archer on a white tiger, flat graphic
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Dark blue elven archer riding a white tiger, solid green backdrop, flat graphic design, distorted proportions, dynamic composition.
Source: krea2.org

Baobab tree through a fisheye lens
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Massive ancient baobab tree viewed from the base looking upward, fisheye lens distortion.
Source: krea2.org

Hooded tennis player, editorial
Krea 2 (tier not stated)Hooded tennis player mid-backhand with a chrome racquet, close wide-angle view, low vantage point, crisp editorial photograph.
Source: krea2.org
TIERS
Krea 2 Turbo vs Large vs Medium vs RAW
Four names, two of them open. Turbo is the one most people mean by "Krea 2" today.
| Turbo | Large | Medium | RAW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open weights | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Made for | Everyday generation | Photoreal detail | Illustration, anime, speed | LoRA training and fine-tuning |
| Steps / guidance | 8 steps, CFG 0 | Hosted | Hosted | 52 steps, CFG 3.5 |
| Output | 1K to 2K | About 1K | About 1K | Up to about 1K |
| On Seedream55 | Yes, 6 credits at 1K, 21 at 2K | Yes, 33 credits | No | No: not meant for direct generation |
Krea’s own line: train on RAW, run on Turbo. Steps and guidance are from the Hugging Face model cards.
PROMPTS
Writing One Prompt for Both Models
Krea 2 and Seedream read prompts differently. These habits keep one prompt working on both.
- 1
Write sentences, not tag lists
Krea’s prompting guide uses long natural descriptions: subject, setting, camera or medium, light, texture. Seedream follows the same structure well.
- 2
Put text in quotes
Both models render words you put in quotes. Keep Krea 2 to a short title; give Seedream the long copy, small print and non-Latin scripts.
- 3
Name the medium early
“35mm film photograph”, “risograph poster”, “1990s cel animation”: Krea 2 leans hard on the medium, and it sets the look on Seedream too.
- 4
Skip negative prompts
Krea 2 Turbo runs without guidance (CFG 0), so a negative prompt does nothing. Say what you want instead of what you do not.
- 5
Describe the style in words
Krea 2 can also borrow a look from up to three style reference images through its API or ComfyUI. Our generator is text-only for now, so name the palette, medium and era in the prompt.
- 6
Compare at the same size
Keep the aspect ratio and resolution fixed when you switch models, so the difference you see is the model, not the frame.
FAQ
Krea 2 vs Seedream FAQ
Is Krea 2 better than Seedream?
For look and style, often yes: Krea 2 is built to avoid the polished "AI" finish and covers film, painting, anime and graphic styles well. For text, dense layouts and repeated edits, Seedream is the stronger choice. Run the same prompt on both in the box at the top of this page and judge on your own job.
Which renders text better, Krea 2 or Seedream 5.5?
Seedream. Text is one of its main strengths, and Seedream 5.5 is built for more accurate small text in Chinese, English and other languages. Krea 2 can set a short title in quotes, but long copy and small print are not what it was made for.
Can Krea 2 edit images like Seedream?
Not the open model: Krea 2 Turbo generates from text only. Through Krea’s API or ComfyUI an image can serve as a style reference, which borrows its look, not its content. Seedream edits the image itself, and Seedream 5.5 keeps untouched areas stable over 80+ rounds.
Krea 2 vs Nano Banana Pro: what is the difference?
Nano Banana Pro is Google’s closed model, strong at editing from reference photos and at text, up to 4K. Krea 2 is open-weight, cheaper and more stylistic, up to 2K. Here a 1K image costs 6 credits on Krea 2 Turbo and 75 on Nano Banana Pro.
Krea 2 vs GPT Image 2: which should I use?
GPT Image 2 is the better instruction-follower when a prompt lists many exact requirements, and it goes to 4K with three quality tiers. Krea 2 gives a more natural, less rendered look for less, and you can run it yourself.
Which is cheaper on Seedream55?
Krea 2 Turbo: 6 credits for a 1K image. Krea 2 Large costs 33, Seedream 5.0 Pro 34 and Nano Banana Pro 75. The cost shows on the button before you generate, and failed jobs are refunded. New accounts get 100 free credits.
Is Krea 2 open source? Can I run it locally?
The weights of Krea 2 RAW and Krea 2 Turbo are open on Hugging Face, and ComfyUI supports them natively. They come under the Krea 2 Community License rather than an open-source license. Krea 2 Large and Medium are not released and run only on Krea and partner APIs.
Can I use Krea 2 images commercially?
Krea does not claim the images you make. The Community License lets you use and run the model commercially for free, but a company with $1 million or more in yearly revenue (affiliates included) needs an enterprise license from Krea to keep running it commercially.
Is Krea 2 based on FLUX?
No. Krea trained Krea 2 from scratch; it uses a Qwen3-VL text encoder and the Qwen Image VAE. It is also a different model from FLUX.1 Krea, which Krea made with Black Forest Labs in 2025.
Is this the official Krea 2 or Seedream site?
No. Seedream55 is an independent site, not affiliated with Krea AI, ByteDance, Google or OpenAI. It runs each model through its API providers, so you can use them side by side with one account and one credit balance.