Model comparison
Compare Ideogram 4.0 and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 using the same provider-sourced image generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
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Example output: square 1,024 × 1,024 images. Prices depend on supported resolution and quality; edits and retries can cost extra.
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Grok Imagine Image 2.0SpaceXAI | SpaceXAI | $0.60 |
| Ideogram 4.0Ideogram | Ideogram | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
A design-oriented image model with open weights, multilingual typography, structured layout control, editable elements, and simple per-image API tiers.
Generation, edit, hosted, and self-hosted routes can have different features and licensing obligations; validate the exact path you plan to use.
SpaceXAI's current image model for creating and editing practical visuals, with an emphasis on following detailed instructions, typography, and consistent references.
The $0.04 headline is the lowest output setting. Higher resolution, Medium quality, and source images increase the cost of each request.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Image generation | Ideogram 4.0 | Grok Imagine Image 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price basisA representative current provider price with its quality or resolution basis. | $0.03 Turbo · $0.06 Default · $0.10 Quality | $0.04–$0.08 / output image |
| Maximum outputMaximum documented resolution or pixel area for the listed route. | 1K or 2K | 1K or 2K |
| Core tasksWhether the model supports generation, editing, or both. | Generation with text or structured prompts | Generation and editing |
| Reference imagesHow the model can use images to guide or edit an output. | Check endpoint-specific edit support | Up to 5 source images |
| Text & layoutProvider-documented positioning for typography and structured composition. | Multilingual text and precise layout focus | Typography and structured-layout focus |
| API accessDirect and notable third-party routes included in this guide. | Ideogram API, open weights, fal | SpaceXAI Imagine API |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
The model page does not publish a complete retention or training-use commitment for every access route. Review Ideogram's current API agreement or your self-hosting controls.
SpaceXAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training without explicit permission. Default encrypted retention is 30 days; team-level zero data retention is available with feature tradeoffs.
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Frequently asked questions
Ideogram 4.0: A design-oriented image model with open weights, multilingual typography, structured layout control, editable elements, and simple per-image API tiers. Grok Imagine Image 2.0: SpaceXAI's current image model for creating and editing practical visuals, with an emphasis on following detailed instructions, typography, and consistent references.
Consider Ideogram 4.0 when your priority is Posters, ads, and typography-led designs. Consider Grok Imagine Image 2.0 when your priority is Marketing visuals with text and layout. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Image generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
