GPT Image 2 OpenAI vs Recraft V4 Pro Recraft AI

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent adherence to the 'partially visible through the glass' instruction for the plant.
• + Superior material rendering with realistic glass thickness and wood grain.
• + Clean, logical composition with accurate soft lighting from the window.

• − The blue sphere is slightly matte compared to the reflective nature of the glass surrounding it.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Beautiful refractivity and light play within the blue sphere.
• + Realistic dust and smudges on the glass surface add to the photographic feel.

• − Failed the spatial instruction of placing the plant behind the cube; it is placed to the right.
• − The perspective of the book is slightly warped where it meets the glass cube.
• − The sphere is quite large, pushing the definition of a 'small' sphere.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent natural skin texture and facial details
• + Accurate depiction of a red bicycle and relevant tools
• + Realistic background with authentic Japanese signage

• − The 'light rain' is barely visible beyond the wet ground
• − The background motion blur feels slightly static

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Atmospheric rain and lighting effects match the cinematic prompt
• + Excellent reflections on the wet pavement
• + Strong sense of motion and mood

• − The bicycle geometry is broken, with the frame and handlebars poorly connected
• − The man's hands are fused to the bicycle frame
• − Skin texture is overly dark and lacks the requested natural detail

GPT Image 2

• + Natural, lifelike eyes and skin texture.
• + Exquisite detail on the engraved plate armor and weathering.
• + Excellent use of shallow depth of field and warm lighting.

• − The braids are somewhat loose, making the beads less prominent than they could be.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Very literal and clear inclusion of beads within the braids.
• + Strong atmospheric bokeh with embers and torches.
• + Great engraved detail on the breastplate.

• − The lighting on the face is quite dark, obscuring facial details.
• − The pose feels a bit stiff compared to the movement in the other image.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent typography and layout design that looks like a professionally produced menu.
• + High-quality, appetizing food photography with consistent lighting.
• + Perfectly legible text including descriptions, prices, and contact information.

• − The 'Sirloin Steak' image contains some minor blurry artifacts in the top left corner of the plate.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Strict adherence to the 'grid' request with a clean 3x3 layout.
• + Accurate spelling and legible text throughout the design.
• + Good implementation of bold sans-serif fonts as requested.

• − The layout is very rigid and lacks the branding elements of a real-world menu.
• − Food images are slightly inconsistent in crop and background style.
• − The Spaghetti Bolognese image appears slightly low-contrast and less appetizing compared to others.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent integration of text with a fiery, glowing effect that perfectly matches the prompt.
• + Higher level of photorealistic detail in the food textures, particularly the patty and buns.
• + Dynamic and well-balanced composition that fills the frame effectively.

• − The background is quite busy, which slightly reduces the contrast of the smaller embers.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Clean layout with clear separation between the burger and the background.
• + Correct inclusion of all requested elements including the starburst shape for the price.

• − The text rendering is less cohesive, with the fire texture appearing as a flat fill rather than a glow.
• − The food components look somewhat flatter and less appetizing compared to the other model.
• − Minimal sense of motion or 'explosion' despite the prompt requirements.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent chalk texture with natural graininess and pressure variations
• + Perfectly captures the authentic 'handwritten' aesthetic requested
• + High resolution for all text characters

• − The date '2026' has some slight character distortion on the 6

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Clean layout with great spacing between menu items
• + Excellent environment lighting and composition

• − The text looks like a digital comic-sans style font rather than actual chalk handwriting
• − The title fails to use the requested elegant cursive style
• − The chalkboard texture on the board surface is visible, but the text itself lacks chalk artifacts

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent adherence to the specific 'horse on top' role-reversal instruction
• + High level of texture detail in the spacesuit and lunar ground
• + Creative use of a saddle on the astronaut's back

• − The horse's front legs and harness connection are anatomically confusing
• − Very centered and static composition compared to Model B

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Stunning cinematic lighting and dynamic composition
• + Exceptional visual quality and atmospheric effects
• + High level of realism in the horse and astronaut renders

• − Completely failed the negative constraint to put the horse on top
• − Portrays a standard horse riding trope instead of the requested surreal reversal

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent close-up detail on the capybara's fur and the texture of its jacket.
• + Cinematic lighting that accurately reflects a city at night.
• + Stronger 'professional' expression on the capybara's face.

• − The capybara's paws lack clear anatomical definition against the steering wheel.
• − The passenger is slightly out of focus, making it harder to judge her expression.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Great composition showing more of the taxi exterior and the rainy Manhattan atmosphere.
• + Both front paws are clearly visible and placed on the steering wheel as requested.
• + The passenger's bored expression and use of the phone are very clear.

• − The capybara's jacket looks a bit more like a human-sized shirt that doesn't fit well.
• − The lighting on the capybara is slightly flat compared to the background.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent typography with a true vintage gothic aesthetic.
• + Superior composition that feels like a completed, high-end invitation.
• + Deeper adherence to the 'dark parchment' and 'thorns' prompt elements.

• − The text 'Invitation' overlaps slightly with the background moon.
• − Specific requested location 'The Arches' is represented by a bridge, which is a bit literal but works.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Crisp and highly legible text at the bottom and top.
• + Clear, vibrant glowing jack-o-lantern center.

• − The layout is less like a 'poster' and more like a standard photo with text overlays.
• − The 'banner' for the secondary text is much too small and lacks the asked-for scroll detail.
• − The border is very thin and lacks the intricate details requested.

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent typography with clean drop shadows and high legibility
• + High-quality PBR textures on the fish and wooden board
• + Detailed isometric diorama with cohesive 3D cartoon styling

• − Chopsticks are slightly thick and somewhat blunt at the tips

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Accurate isometric perspective and centered layout
• + Unique interpretation of the diorama base as a bed of rice

• − Text is smaller and lacks the 'large bold' impact of the request
• − Flag icon is placed above the text contrary to the prompt
• − Materials look less refined and more like plastic than realistic PBR

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent depiction of golden hour lighting with clear god rays
• + High-quality fur textures and distinct animal features
• + Cohesive composition with all four animals interacting in the foreground

• − One butterfly appears to be fused with the kitten's ear area
• − Slightly more 'digital' or saturated look compared to Model B

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Features very realistic dew sparkles on the grass as requested
• + Naturalistic lighting with a beautiful atmospheric background
• + Great sense of movement and 'tumbling' action

• − The fox's anatomy is slightly awkward, appearing stretched behind the puppy
• − The kitten's tail is missing or obscured by its body posing

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent typography with perfect spelling and accent marks
• + Sophisticated use of texture and light background for a vintage feel
• + Well-balanced composition with an intricate border and banner

• − The steam effect looks a bit like a single hair or a flame rather than vapor

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Successfully incorporates a more modern 'minimalist' vector style as requested
• + Creative use of steam rising between the text and the cloche
• + Accurate text and date rendering

• − The cloche rendering is slightly messy with hatching lines that don't look clean
• − Missing the accent on the 'e' in 'Caffè' (replaced with a generic serif shape)
• − Background lacks the 'subtle texture' requested, appearing flat white

GPT Image 2

• + Excellent typography and nearly perfect text spelling throughout.
• + Strong adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette and iconography.
• + High-quality, detailed illustrations that still feel cohesive as an infographic.

• − The illustrations use complex lighting and textures that push past the requested 'flat-vector' style.
• − The landing site section has some slight perspective oddities with the pin placement.

Recraft V4 Pro

• + Strict adherence to the 'flat-vector' style with crisp, clean lines.
• + Perfect adherence to the specific 'muted red' and 'light gray' color scheme.
• + Clean layout that is easy to read at a glance.

• − The Saturn V rocket illustration is overly simplified and lacks accurate proportions.
• − The composition feels a bit sparse with too much white space compared to a professional poster.
• − The text rendering for lunar/landing steps is slightly repetitive in visual weight.