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HiDream O1 Image

May 2026
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$0.01per image
975arena Elo
May 2026released
YesEdits photos
1024x1024Max output

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1GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst1,471.72GPT Image 2.5 Flare1,432.73GPT Image 21,424.74MAI Image 2.61,371.45Nano Banana 2.11,362.7
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22Seedream 5.0 Lite1,135.523HiDream O1 Image1,133.924Krea 2 Medium1,127.1

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Fits onhardware needs not verified yet
LicenceMITfree for commercial use

Benchmarks

in Image Generation & Editing
AA Image Arena · text-to-image v2.1975#56
AA Image Arena · editing v2.1954.4#51
Arena Text-to-Image · overall1,116.2#25

FAQ

How much does HiDream O1 Image cost?›

$0.01 per image.

Is HiDream O1 Image free to use?›

There is no free API; it costs $0.01 per image. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.

How good is HiDream O1 Image, and what is it best at?›

#56 of 93 in Image Generation & Editing.

Is HiDream O1 Image better than Seedream 5.0 Lite?›

On Arena Image · Text rendering, HiDream O1 Image scores 1,133.9 vs 1,135.5 — about the same. It is 71% cheaper.

When was HiDream O1 Image released? Is there a newer version?›

Released 2026-05-08. It is the current version in its line.

Is HiDream O1 Image open source?›

Yes, the weights are open (MIT licence).

Can I run HiDream O1 Image locally?›

The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.

What is HiDream O1 Image?›

HiDream O1 Image is an open-weights image generation & editing model from HiDream, released May 2026.

What are the best alternatives to HiDream O1 Image?›

Recraft V4.1 Flash (cheaper), Muse Image (better), Qwen Image 2.1 (open weights).