Compare two premium image models for typography, photorealism, dense layouts, and precise editing.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is no longer offered on Melies. GPT Image 2 is available today. The specs below are kept for reference.
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro from Alibaba Qwen and GPT Image 2 from OpenAI represent two different approaches to AI image generation. Alibaba's highest-fidelity unified image model with native 2K generation, precise edits, and strong typography. On the other side, openAI's latest image model with state-of-the-art photorealism, pixel-perfect text rendering, and flexible resolutions up to 4K.
Both models cost 20 credits per generation, so the decision comes down to capabilities rather than budget. Qwen Image 2.0 Pro excels at movie posters, infographics, storyboards, typography, and precise image editing, while GPT Image 2 is better suited for highest quality generation, text rendering, photorealism, product photography.
Updated November 2026
Qwen Image 2.0 Pro is no longer offered on Melies, so GPT Image 2 is the one you can use here. At 20 credits, it is a fit for highest quality generation. For other options, compare the current image models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
| Provider | Alibaba Qwen | OpenAI |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| Cost | 20 | 20 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Reference images | Up to 3 | Up to 1 |
| Editing |
Both models cost the same. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Qwen Image 2.0 Pro | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 images | 200 | 200 |
| 50 images | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 100 images | 2,000 | 2,000 |
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