Image models · ByteDance vs Kling

    Seedream 4.5 vs Kling Image O1

    Seedream 4.5 runs 4 credits a job, Kling Image O1 runs 3 credits.

    Which should you pick?

    Kling Image O1 is the cheaper job: 3 credits against 4 credits for Seedream 4.5. Those are the credits one complete generation costs, not a headline rate, so they are directly comparable even though the two models bill differently.

    At their most expensive settings the gap widens: Seedream 4.5 tops out at 4 credits a job versus 3.

    Seedream 4.5 supports up to 4K, the higher of the two.

    Seedream 4.5 holds the stronger leaderboard position (#21 in edit image against #49 in edit image). Those are two different leaderboards unless the category matches — Versely ranks each capability separately.

    Kling Image O1 supports more aspect ratios (9: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, auto), giving it more format flexibility.

    Kling Image O1 requires a starting image; Seedream 4.5 can generate from a text prompt alone.

    What a job costs

    Seedream 4.5

    4 credits

    It bills a flat rate per generation.

    • Price4 credits

    Kling Image O1

    3 credits

    It bills per image.

    • Price3 credits

    All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.

    Spec comparison

    SpecSeedream 4.5Kling Image O1
    ProviderByteDanceKling
    Cost per job4 credits3 credits
    Billinga flat rate per generationper image
    Max resolution4K2K
    Aspect ratios1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:921:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, auto
    Durations
    Frame rates
    QualitiesSD, HD, 4K1K, 2K
    Requires starting imageNoYes
    Accepts video inputNoNo
    Reference imagesUp to 10Up to 10
    Leaderboard#21 in edit image#49 in edit image
    ReleasedDec 4, 2025Dec 1, 2025

    What each one does that the other doesn't

    Only Seedream 4.5

    text to image, advanced, high quality, creative

    Only Kling Image O1

    Nothing the other one doesn't also list.

    Both list: edit image, image to image.

    Leaderboard positions

    Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so a position is only comparable between two models within the same row.

    Seedream 4.5

    • Edit image#21
    • Text to image#36

    Kling Image O1

    • Edit image#49

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which is cheaper, Seedream 4.5 or Kling Image O1?+

    Kling Image O1 is cheaper per job: 3 credits against 4 credits for Seedream 4.5.

    What can Seedream 4.5 do that Kling Image O1 can't, or vice versa?+

    Only Seedream 4.5 lists text to image, advanced, high quality, creative. Both list edit image, image to image.

    How do Seedream 4.5 and Kling Image O1 bill?+

    Seedream 4.5 bills a flat rate per generation. Kling Image O1 bills per image. Both are charged in Versely credits.

    Which has higher output resolution, Seedream 4.5 or Kling Image O1?+

    Seedream 4.5 supports higher output (4K against 2K).

    Which ranks higher, Seedream 4.5 or Kling Image O1?+

    Seedream 4.5 sits at #21 in edit image and Kling Image O1 at #49 in edit image on Versely's live model rankings. Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so those positions are only a direct comparison when the category is the same.

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