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OmniGen v2 VectorSpaceLab Recraft V4 Pro Recraft AI

Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

OmniGen v2

16.9 arena score

#57 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Recraft V4 Pro

24.3 arena score

#18 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 13

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

Text-to-Image

“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Excellent adherence to the 'soft window light from the left' instruction.
  • + Clean, modern aesthetic with sharp focus.
  • + Accurately represents a glass cube with realistic transparency and thickness.
  • The plant is more 'above' the cube rather than 'behind' it as requested.
  • The sphere looks more like an opaque plastic or painted ball rather than a glass marble.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Beautiful glass textures and realistic light refraction within the sphere and cube.
  • + The plant is correctly positioned behind the cube, visible through the glass as requested.
  • + High level of detail in the wooden table texture and book binding.
  • The lighting feels a bit more diffused/overhead rather than distinctly from the left window.
  • The book has a slight structural warp where it meets the cube.

Verdict: Both models followed the complex spatial instructions very well, but Recraft V4 Pro produced a much more realistic image with convincing glass refractions and correct positioning of the background plant. OmniGen v2 has a cleaner, more sterile look that captures the specific lighting direction better but fails to show the plant through the glass effectively.

Candid Street Photography

Text-to-Image

“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Excellent reflection of the red bicycle on the wet pavement
  • + The bicycle design is coherent and structurally sound
  • + Clean lighting and vibrant colors
  • Lacks the requested 'imperfect framing' as the subject is perfectly centered
  • The car in the background lacks the requested motion blur
  • The environment feels more like a park than a busy street

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Masterful capture of 'imperfect framing' and cinematic street photography feel
  • + Excellent skin texture and realistic, aged appearance of the subject
  • + Successfully incorporates motion blur and atmospheric rain droplets
  • Anatomical issue with the man's hands blending together near the bike frame
  • The bicycle structure is a bit warped towards the back

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro significantly outperforms OmniGen v2 in terms of prompt adherence, capturing the specific cinematic mood, imperfect framing, and motion blur requested. While OmniGen v2 produces a cleaner image with better bicycle geometry, it feels too static and staged compared to the gritty, realistic street aesthetic achieved by Recraft V4 Pro.

Fantasy Warrior

Text-to-Image

“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Excellent shallow depth of field and bokeh effects
  • + Vibrant warm lighting and high-contrast colors
  • + Smooth and appealing facial features
  • The 'dirt' on the face looks more like freckles or clean spots than battle grime
  • The character looks too pristine and model-like to be 'battle-worn'

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Highly detailed intricate engravings on the full plate armor
  • + Excellent interpretation of 'battle-worn' with realistic dirt and grimy texture
  • + Superior adherence to the hair bead request with various colored beads throughout
  • Lighting is a bit flat compared to the dramatic warmth of the other image
  • Face is quite dark and potentially loses some detail in the shadows

Verdict: While OmniGen v2 produces a more aesthetically 'pretty' and cinematic portrait, Recraft V4 Pro significantly outperforms it in prompt adherence. Recraft V4 Pro captures the 'battle-worn' aesthetic perfectly with realistic dirt and incredibly detailed engraved armor, whereas OmniGen v2 presents a clean character with artificial-looking face marks.

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Colorful use of color blocks for a vibrant graphic feel
  • + High quality food photography rendering
  • + Dynamic layout with varied image sizes
  • Numerous spelling errors in headings like 'RESTAURATED MENTS' and 'APPTETIZES'
  • Illegible placeholder text for descriptions
  • Inconsistent section labeling

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors
  • + Clean, professional grid alignment following the minimalist prompt
  • + Accurate content relevant to the sections like 'Pizza' and 'Mains'
  • Slightly more conservative layout compared to model A
  • Images are uniform in size which might feel repetitive

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro produced a highly functional and professional-grade menu with perfect typography and logical food categorization. OmniGen v2 had more creative graphic elements and vibrant accents, but failed significantly on text legibility and spelling, making it unusable for a design task.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Text-to-Image

“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Clean graphic design with a bold, legible main title
  • + High-contrast lighting that makes the product pop
  • Failed to create an 'exploded' view; the burger is fully assembled
  • Missing the Euro symbol (€) in the price starburst
  • Text 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' is slightly cut off at the edge

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfectly executed the 'exploded' view with all components suspended in mid-air
  • + Highly detailed photorealistic textures on the lettuce, meat, and bun
  • + Accurately rendered all requested text including the Euro symbol and starburst
  • The 'MAGIC BURGER' title is slightly less integrated into the center compared to Model A
  • The bottom bun is cut off at the very edge of the frame

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro followed all instructions, including the complex 'exploded ' layout and specific text symbols, while maintaining high textural realism. OmniGen v2 failed the primary layout instruction by providing a standard assembled burger and missed the currency symbol requirement.

Chalkboard Menu

Text-to-Image

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Natural chalk texture on the letters
  • + Good variation in handwriting styles
  • Numerous spelling errors including 'Specals' and illegible item names
  • Composition is cluttered with overlapping text and random numbers
  • Failed to follow the cursive instruction for the title

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text rendering with no spelling mistakes
  • + Follows the prompt's item list accurately including the the price of the third item
  • + Provides a realistic café environment context
  • Text looks more like a digital font than natural handwriting
  • Failed the 'elegant cursive' instruction for the title

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner because it successfully renders all the requested text with perfect spelling and placement, whereas OmniGen v2 produces garbled text and numerous spelling errors. While OmniGen v2 captured a slightly more authentic 'chalk' texture, it failed significantly on prompt adherence and legibility.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Clean and vibrant illustration style
  • + Correctly places the astronaut on top of the horse
  • Failed the inverse logic requested in the prompt (horse on top, not vice versa)
  • Simple composition with a flat, artificial glow background
  • Anatomical issues with the horse's back legs

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Stunning cinematic lighting and atmospheric effects
  • + High level of detail in the textures of the horse and space materials
  • + Correctly places the astronaut on top of the horse
  • Also failed the inverse logic of the prompt (horse on top, not vice versa)
  • The horse's front leg is slightly elongated/distorted

Verdict: Both OmniGen v2 and Recraft V4 Pro failed the negative constraint/inverse logic of placing the horse on top of the astronaut. However, Recraft V4 Pro is the significantly better image overall due to its cinematic quality, realistic lighting, and intricate environment, whereas OmniGen v2 looks like a basic digital illustration.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

Text-to-Image

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + High resolution and clean rendering
  • + Vibrant colors that match the yellow taxi theme well
  • Failed the primary prompt by giving the capybara human hands
  • The capybara's head is poorly integrated onto the body, looking like a mask
  • The passenger is sitting in the front seat instead of the back

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Successfully rendered capybara paws on the steering wheel
  • + Accurately placed the passenger in the backseat as requested
  • + Excellent cinematic lighting and realistic integration of elements
  • The passenger's phone is slightly distorted
  • The rainy texture on the window is a creative addition not specifically requested, though it adds to the mood

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner as it followed all complex spatial and anatomical instructions, including placing the passenger in the back and ensuring the capybara had paws instead of human hands. OmniGen v2 failed significantly on logical consistency, providing the animal with human hands and placing the passenger in the front seat next to the driver.

The Halloween Invitation

Text-to-Image

“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Successfully captures a vintage parchment aesthetic
  • + Good use of stylized gothic-inspired fonts for the header
  • + Includes all layout elements like the scroll and border details
  • Text rendering is messy with several typos (e.g., 'ARCES', 'FRIETS')
  • Illustrative style is somewhat flat and lacks cinematic depth

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text legibility and accuracy reaching near-perfect spelling
  • + High-quality cinematic lighting and realistic textures on the jack-o-lantern
  • + Intricate border design that perfectly integrates webs and thorns
  • Lacks the requested 'dark parchment' texture for the background
  • The layout is slightly bottom-heavy with a large empty dark space

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner due to its superior text rendering capabilities and high-fidelity visual quality, making it a functional invitation. While OmniGen v2 adhered better to the 'parchment' texture request, its significant spelling errors and flatter art style make it less effective as a design piece.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Text-to-Image

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Excellent typography with bold, clean 3D lettering.
  • + Strong isometric 45-degree angle and diorama styling.
  • + High clarity and vibrant, appealing 3D cartoon lighting.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Accurately rendered Japanese flag icon.
  • + More complex and realistic PBR material textures, especially on the sushi toppings.
  • + Better variety of sushi pieces shown.
  • The diorama base is made of a messy salt/rice-like texture rather than being 'ultra-clean'.
  • The text is thin and lacks the requested boldness and 3D miniature feel.
  • The composition feels slightly cluttered compared to the 'minimal' request.

Verdict: OmniGen v2 produced a much cleaner and more professional isometric graphic with excellent 3D typography that perfectly matches the 'bold' and 'miniature' requirements. While Recraft V4 Pro handled the flag icon correctly and offered more realistic textures, its base was messy and the text rendering was less impressive overall.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Text-to-Image

“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Bright, vibrant colors that match the wholesome vibe
  • + Clean, centered composition with clear subjects
  • Has a distinct digital/clipart style rather than being photorealistic
  • Failed to include all four animals, missing the bunny entirely
  • The fox-like creature on the right looks more like a cartoon hybrid than a real fox kit

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Achieved high photorealism with convincing fur textures and lighting
  • + Included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit
  • + Dynamic movement and 'tumbling' interaction perfectly match the prompt instructions
  • The fox's face/snout area is slightly less detailed than the other animals

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro completely outperformed OmniGen v2 by adhering to all elements of the prompt, including the specific list of four animals and the dynamic action of tumbling. While OmniGen v2 created a stylized, cartoonish image that missed the bunny, Recraft V4 Pro delivered a hyper-photorealistic scene with beautiful god rays and life-like interactions.

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Strong minimalist vector aesthetic
  • + Clean balanced composition
  • + Accurate date typography
  • Misspelled the main brand name as 'CAFFFLORIN'
  • Steam element is very basic and abstract

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Perfect adherence to text and special characters (Caffè Florian)
  • + High-quality vintage illustrative texture and shading
  • + Elegant, sophisticated typography relevant to the brand
  • The 'Est. 1720' banner is quite small relative to the main text
  • Slightly less 'minimalist' than requested due to the detailed hatching

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro is the clear winner because it correctly spelled the brand name including the accented character, whereas OmniGen v2 failed the spelling significantly. Recraft V4 Pro also delivered a much more professional and elegant vintage aesthetic that aligns better with the real-world historical context of Caffè Florian.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

OmniGen v2
Recraft V4 Pro

AI Judge Analysis

OmniGen v2

  • + Strong adherence to the requested color palette.
  • + Clean flat-vector aesthetic for the layout cards.
  • Numerous spelling errors including the main title 'APOLO 17' instead of Apollo 11.
  • Icons are generic and do not match the specific mission steps requested (e.g., Saturn V icon).
  • Nonsensical text and jumbled characters throughout the infographic.

Recraft V4 Pro

  • + Excellent text rendering with no spelling errors in titles or descriptions.
  • + Accurately represents all six requested mission steps with specific, clear iconography.
  • + Includes creative extra details like the crew names and helmets that enhance the infographic theme.
  • The layout is a bit scattered rather than a structured grid.
  • Visual style leans slightly more 'illustration' than 'minimalist corporate vector' in some icons.

Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro significantly outperformed OmniGen v2 by following every specific instruction in the prompt, including the six discrete mission steps and the correct mission number. While OmniGen v2 captured the color palette well, it failed on a functional level with gibberish text and incorrect icons, whereas Recraft V4 Pro produced a professional, readable, and accurate infographic.

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