Step Image Edit 2
May 2026
Step Image Edit 2Compare inonAA Image Arena · Editing
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
BetterMuse Imageunstatedwins 67%+233%$0.01
OpenQwen Image 2.1unstatedwins 60%+567%$0.02BetterQwen Image 2.1 Turbowins 58%+433%$0.016
BetterMAI Image 2.6 Flashwins 69%+550%$0.019BetterMAI Image 2.5 Flashwins 62%+567%$0.02ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Nothing here yet.
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Muse Imageunstatedwins 67%+233%$0.01Qwen Image 2.1 Turbowins 58%+433%$0.016MAI Image 2.6 Flashwins 69%+550%$0.019MAI Image 2.5 Flashwins 62%+567%$0.02Qwen Image 2.1unstatedOpenwins 60%+567%$0.02
Benchmarks
in Image Generation & EditingAA Image Arena · editing v2.11,009#40
FAQ
How much does Step Image Edit 2 cost?›
$0.003 per image.
Is Step Image Edit 2 free to use?›
There is no free API; it costs $0.003 per image.
How good is Step Image Edit 2, and what is it best at?›
#40 of 69 in Image Generation & Editing.
Is Step Image Edit 2 better than FLUX.2 [pro]?›
On AA Image Arena · editing v2.1, Step Image Edit 2 scores 1,009 vs 1,013 — about the same. It is 93% cheaper.
When was Step Image Edit 2 released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2026-05-12. It is the current version in its line.
What is Step Image Edit 2?›
Step Image Edit 2 is a image generation & editing model from StepFun, released May 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Step Image Edit 2?›
Muse Image (better), Qwen Image 2.1 (open weights).