Qwen Image Alibaba vs Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI

Qwen Image

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with a soft window light effect from the left.
• + Realistic plant depth and blur in the background.
• + Solid geometric representation of the glass cube and sphere.

• − The glass cube has some internal vertical lines that look like structural glass joints rather than a solid hollow cube.

Recraft V4.1

• + Highly realistic textures on the book cover and wooden table.
• + Sharp, clear glass refractions and reflections.
• + Strong photographic quality with natural-looking depth of field.

• − The sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube without physical support.
• − The plant is less visible through the glass compared to Image A.

Qwen Image

• + Excellent full-body composition and posture for a repair scene
• + Captures the environment with realistic wet pavement reflections
• + Follows the bicycle color prompt accurately

• − The cars in the background lack the requested motion blur
• − Bicycle anatomy is slightly warped with the chain appearing disconnected

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully captures the requested 'imperfect framing' and 'candid' feel
• + Outstanding texture on skin and wet clothing
• + Better execution of bokeh and background lighting

• − Tight framing makes the red bicycle less of a focal point
• − Misses the specific motion blur from passing cars requested

Qwen Image

• + Excellent depiction of ornate engraving on the plate armor
• + Vibrant colors on the beads add visual interest
• + Strong cinematic lighting with clear torchlight reflection

• − The scars look like surface-level digital slashes rather than healed tissue
• − The sparks look a bit like static clip-art overlays rather than depth-integrated particles

Recraft V4.1

• + Extremely realistic skin texture with believable 'faint scars' and dirt
• + Lifelike eyes with natural moisture and light reflection
• + Sophisticated shallow depth of field and soft bokeh integration

• − The beads in the hair are very small and less prominent than requested
• − Color palette is somewhat monochromatic compared to the warmth expected from torchlight

Qwen Image

• + Strong visual branding with a cohesive grid of food images
• + Bold use of typography that captures a modern 'Pizzaurant' feel
• + Clean use of vibrant accent colors in the image backgrounds

• − Text is mostly illegible gibberish
• − The grid layout feels slightly cramped in the bottom left corner
• − Combined 'Pizza/mains' section rather than distinct ones as requested

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly legible, relevant text for a restaurant setting
• + Distinct sections for Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains as requested
• + Excellent use of color-coded vibrant accents to separate categories

• − The food images are not in a single cohesive grid as requested, but scattered
• − Large amount of empty white space in the center makes the layout feel unbalanced

Qwen Image

• + Excellent layout with a vibrant, glowing aesthetic
• + Accurate and clean text rendering for all requested strings
• + High-quality, photorealistic food textures

• − The burger is not truly 'exploded' as much as it is floating, with most components still stacked

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully captures the 'exploded' concept with distinct separation between all layers
• + Very creative and literal interpretation of 'fiery' text effect
• + Good sense of motion and atmospheric smoke effects

• − The starburst element looks a bit like a flat clip-art sticker compared to the rest of the scene
• − Missing the bottom bun component

Qwen Image

• + Excellent layout and framing within a café setting
• + Clean and readable text with logical line breaks

• − Text appears to be a digital font rather than natural chalk handwriting
• − Significant year error (20026)
• − Missing the 'elegant cursive' requirement for the title

Recraft V4.1

• + Very realistic chalk texture with genuine-looking particles and smudges
• + Excellent prompt adherence regarding the year (2026)
• + Successfully captured the 'handwritten' aesthetic over a 'digital font' look

• − Composition is a bit tight on the top edge
• − Small minor spelling error in 'Risotto' (appears as Risotto with an extra f)

Qwen Image

• + Clean, high-resolution aesthetic with cinematic lighting
• + Excellent composition with clear celestial bodies in the background

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top of the astronaut
• − The horse's front legs have anatomical issues with hoof orientation

Recraft V4.1

• + Atmospheric lighting and textures with a high degree of detail in the nebula and asteroids
• + Better dynamic movement in the horse's mane and tail

• − Failed the specific spatial instruction for the horse to be on top of the astronaut
• − The asteroid field feels slightly cluttered compared to the clean cinematic look of the challenger

Qwen Image

• + Features a very professional-looking uniform and driver cap as requested
• + Detailed and sharp textures on the capybara's fur and clothing
• + Strong cinematic lighting consistent with an interior taxi scene

• − The hands visible on the steering wheel look like humanoid monkey hands rather than capybara paws
• − The background passenger's face is slightly distorted

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly captures the capybara's paws on the steering wheel
• + Excellent portrayal of the bored businesswoman in the back seat
• + More realistic perspective showing both rows of the car's interior

• − The capybara is not wearing the requested jacket
• − The cap is a simple baseball cap rather than a structured taxi driver cap

Qwen Image

• + Clean, readable typography for the primary invitation text.
• + Excellent composition with a defined thorns-and-webs border framing the central art.
• + Perfectly includes all requested text elements, including the specific date and location in a high-contrast layout.

• − Major spelling error in the word 'Halloween' in the main title.
• − The parchment edge looks a bit like a basic cutout rather than aged paper.

Recraft V4.1

• + Superior visual quality with cinematic lighting and a highly detailed jack-o-lantern.
• + Spells 'Halloween Party Invitation' correctly in a beautiful, ornate gothic font.
• + Rich, moody atmosphere with better integration of the twisted trees and nocturnal elements.

• − The secondary 'scroll banner' text is tiny and difficult to read.
• − The date, time, and location information at the bottom lacks labels like 'Date:' or 'Location:' requested in the prompt.

Qwen Image

• + Excellent 3D cartoon playful aesthetic that matches the 'miniature' prompt
• + Very bold and clear typography that fits the graphic design request
• + Vibrant colors and high-quality stylization of materials

• − The flag icon is duplicated (one on the base, one next to text)
• − Includes slightly more garnish than the 'minimal' request

Recraft V4.1

• + Features more realistic PBR textures on the fish and wood
• + Strictly follows the layout instructions with text at top-center
• + Clean diorama base with realistic drop shadows

• − The text 'JAPAN' is not as bold or centered as Image A
• − The sushi looks a bit more realistic than the '3D cartoon' style requested
• − The chopsticks are not resting on a holder, unlike the diorama in Image A

Qwen Image

• + Excellent character symmetry and clear depictions of all four requested species.
• + Rich, vibrant colors and very well-defined 'god rays' from the sun.
• + Expressive and endearing facial features on all animals.

• − The fox looks slightly stylized or AI-smooth rather than purely photorealistic.
• − The butterfly on the right is floating without a clear sense of interaction with the characters.

Recraft V4.1

• + Natural, dynamic composition that captures the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' aspect of the prompt perfectly.
• + Incredible detail in the fur texture and anatomy, especially on the golden retriever's paws and tongue.
• + Precise lighting effects with morning dew sparkles and realistic atmospheric rays.

• − The fox's eyes look a bit glassy and less expressive compared to the others.
• − The kitten's pose is slightly awkward as it appears to be floating in mid-air.

Qwen Image

• + Excellent texture and cream background
• + Captures a fun, illustrated retro style
• + Includes all requested prompt elements

• − Typography is jumbled and overlapping
• − Center text creates illegible letter artifacts
• − Banner and cloche proportions are slightly clunky

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect typography with professional kerning
• + Clean, high-quality vector aesthetic
• + Sophisticated composition following logo design principles

• − Minimal background texture compared to prompt request
• − Steam effect is very thin and basic

Qwen Image

• + Successfully integrated a landscape and a flow-based composition.
• + Accurately included a recognizable NASA 'meatball' logo style.
• + Good use of space and color for a poster-style layout.

• − Step numbering is non-linear and confusing (missing numbers 1 and 5).
• − Text contains significant spelling errors like 'Tranar' and 'Aldin'.
• − Included prompt text ('1Stop at landing') directly in the final image.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent adherence to the 'flat-vector' aesthetic with very clean, crisp lines.
• + Perfect text rendering for both titles and crew names.
• + Strictly followed the requested iconography for all six steps in a logical grid.

• − Duplicate numbering error where two steps are labeled '04'.
• − The descent and landing icons are nearly identical, lacking visual progression.