Recraft V4 vs Recraft V4 Pro
Head-to-head across 13 challenges
Recraft V4
75.0%
win rate
Ties
0.0%
Recraft V4 Pro
25.0%
win rate
Challenge Results
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent photographic realism with natural window lighting.
- + Accurate representation of the glass cube's transparency and thickness.
- + Clear and logical placement of all prompt elements.
- − The blue sphere appears quite dark, almost black in center.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Beautiful composition with a dynamic angle.
- + Realistic grain in the wooden table texture.
- + Effective color pop with the blue sphere.
- − The glass cube has some geometric inconsistencies on the right edge.
- − The blue sphere is levitating inside the cube without visible support, which feels slightly surreal.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly, placing all complex geometric objects in their correct relative positions. Recraft V4 is preferred for its technical accuracy in rendering glass and its more grounded, realistic centered composition, whereas Recraft V4 Pro has a more artistic but slightly less physically grounded feel.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent depiction of motion blur from passing cars
- + Natural and realistic pavement reflections
- + Highly convincing rain effects and atmospheric lighting
- − Anatomical issue where the man's head appears detached or poorly merged with his neck
- − The bike's front fork is missing a connection to the wheel
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Superior facial texture and natural skin rendering
- + More sophisticated composition with better use of color and light
- + Cleaner subject-to-bicycle interaction physics
- − Failed to include motion blur on the passing car as requested
- − Rain appears more like static noise than falling droplets
Verdict: Recraft V4 Pro captures the 'candid street photo' aesthetic with more artistic depth and better human rendering, though it missed the specific request for motion blur. Recraft V4 followed the technical prompt more strictly (adding motion blur and imperfect framing) but suffered from clear anatomical and mechanical errors in the subject's neck and the bicycle's construction.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent rendition of battle-worn texture with realistic dirt and faint scarring across the face.
- + Superior engraving detail on the plate armor that feels etched rather than just a pattern.
- + Very lifelike eye reflection and skin texture that enhances the realism.
- − The bokeh sparks are a bit sparse compared to the intensity of the scene.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Good use of multicolored beads in the hair braids as requested in the prompt.
- + Strong bokeh effect with more numerous sparks and clear torchlight in the background.
- + Substantial detail on the textile underlayer beneath the armor plate.
- − The dirt on the face looks somewhat like flat black paint rather than grime and skin texture.
- − The armor engraving is slightly less intricate and sharp than the other model.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt closely, but Recraft V4 produced a more convincing 'battle-worn' appearance with sophisticated skin textures and finer metal engravings. While Recraft V4 Pro had better hair bead variety and background atmosphere, Recraft V4's superior lifelike eyes and realistic facial dirt make it the more compelling portrait.
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.”
AI judge analysis unavailable for this challenge.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent typography style with flames incorporated into the letterforms
- + Detailed close-up on the patty and bun textures
- + Sparks and embers are well-integrated into the mid-ground
- − The composition is a bit crowded with the burger elements nearly touching the top text
- − The white sauce droplets look somewhat artificial and chaotic
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Superb layout with clear separation between the headline, the primary subject, and the price
- + Excellent adherence to the 'exploded' aspect with clearly defined layers
- + High-quality rendering of melting cheese and dripping sauce
- − The 'MAGIC BURGER' text uses a slightly generic font choice despite the fire texture
- − The starburst shape for the price is a bit simple
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt perfectly, including specific text and pricing. Recraft V4 Pro (Image B) is the winner due to its superior composition and cleaner 'exploded' effect, which makes for a more professional-looking advertisement, whereas Recraft V4 (Image A) feels a bit cramped.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent chalk texture throughout the handwriting
- + Natural-looking handwriting with realistic variations and slight slant
- + Correctly included all requested menu items and prices with high legibility
- − The title is in print/all-caps rather than the requested 'elegant cursive'
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Clean layout with perfect spelling
- + Good contrast between the board and the background cafe setting
- − The text looks like a digital rounded font rather than handwritten chalk
- − Failed to use cursive for the title
- − Lacks natural chalk texture and variation in the lettering
Verdict: Recraft V4 is the clear winner because it successfully captured the 'handwritten chalk' aesthetic requested in the prompt, featuring realistic texture and organic strokes. Recraft V4 Pro produced text that looks like a clean digital font overlay, failing to meet the core stylistic requirement of the challenge.
The Reversed Rodeo
Text-to-Image“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent texture on the horse's coat and leather harness
- + Strong cinematic lighting and depth of field
- + Detailed asteroid belt environment mirroring a dusty terrain
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of vice versa
- − Composition feels slightly cramped by the large foreground rocks
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Beautiful composition with the planet and sun flare in the background
- + High level of detail in the astronaut's suit and the atmospheric dust/clouds
- + Dynamic sense of movement in the horse's pose
- − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is riding the horse instead of vice versa
- − The horse's hind legs look slightly unnatural in their extension
Verdict: Both Recraft V4 and Recraft V4 Pro failed the specific 'surreal' instruction to have the horse on top of the astronaut, instead providing the standard astronaut-on-horse interpretation. Recraft V4 Pro is the better image overall due to its superior lighting, more expansive composition, and better planetary background, whereas the original Recraft V4 feels a bit more generic in its framing.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent adherence to the 'bored expression' of the passenger
- + Includes specific details like the checkered coat and 'METERED FARE' sign
- + The capybara's placement and the yellow interior feel very authentically New York.
- − The capybara is missing its front paws on the steering wheel, appearing to have a human-like arm instead
- − The perspective makes the capybara look unusually large compared to the car.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Superb realism and texture on the capybara's fur and the rainy windows
- + Followed the instruction for both front paws on the steering wheel perfectly
- + High cinematic quality with sophisticated lighting and rain effects.
- − The passenger is slightly more out of focus and less detailed than in the other model
- − The capybara is not wearing the requested dark jacket.
Verdict: Both models captured the surreal prompt well, but Recraft V4 Pro produced a more visually stunning and realistic image with better anatomical placement of the capybara's paws on the wheel. Recraft V4 followed the fashion instructions better but struggled with the logic of the animal's limbs and the overall interior lighting.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent typography with a large, legible gothic title.
- + Well-integrated scroll banner for the subtitle.
- + Strong central composition with a heavy, atmospheric border.
- − The parchment texture is less apparent than the atmospheric background.
- − The rain effect slightly detracts from the vintage poster feel.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Clean, professional layout with superior font hierarchy.
- + Includes more pumpkins for depth and environmental storytelling.
- + Accurate inclusion of the scroll banner with a polished, white contrast.
- − The thorny border is a bit thin and less prominent than Image A.
- − The background trees are slightly more generic in shape.
Verdict: Both models followed the complex text-heavy prompt exceptionally well. Recraft V4 provides a more cohesive 'poster' feel with its thick ornate border and bold title, while Recraft V4 Pro offers a more cinematic scene with better background depth and cleaner placement of the event details. Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because its text rendering is slightly more refined and its composition feels more balanced as an invitation.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent typography layout and formatting
- + Creative use of a salt/ice block as a diorama base
- + High-quality textures on the fish and rice
- − The diorama base is slightly off-center compared to the text
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Perfectly centered composition
- + Clean, professional cylindrical diorama base
- + Excellent 3D rendering of the sushi rolls
- − The text color is a bit harsh compared to the gentle lighting of the scene
- − The arrangement of the flag icon is slightly less sophisticated than Model A
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing clean 3D isometric scenes with perfect text. Recraft V4 is the winner because the typography and flag placement feel more like a professional graphic design piece, and the salt-block base adds a nice stylistic touch that elevates the miniature diorama feel.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Successfully included all four requested animals with distinct features.
- + Excellent rendering of light rays and dew on the grass.
- + Cohesive and joyful composition with many butterflies.
- − The fox kit has slightly strange anatomy on its back legs.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Highly realistic lighting and depth of field.
- + Impressive fur texture and detail on the kitten and puppy.
- + Beautiful background landscape with cinematic god rays.
- − The fox kit's face is somewhat distorted/asymmetrical.
- − The rabbit's positioning looks slightly detached from the ground.
Verdict: Both models followed the prompt exceptionally well, producing high-quality, adorable scenes. Recraft V4 (Image A) is the winner as it captured the 'playfully chasing and tumbling together' aspect better with more natural interactions between the animals, whereas Recraft V4 Pro (Image B) had more anatomical inconsistencies with the fox's face.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Strong vector emblem aesthetic with clean geometric lines.
- + Excellent text legibility and font choice.
- + Good application of the specified color palette.
- − Missed the 'banner' element for the 'Est. 1720' text.
- − The cloche is depicted as a solid dome rather than showing the steam coming from underneath.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Accurately included the 'banner' for the date as requested.
- + Creative interpretation of the cloche showing steam rising from open space beneath it.
- + Beautiful vintage etching style on the illustrations.
- − The line extending from the 'n' in Florian feels a bit disconnected and unnecessary.
- − The banner is slightly off-center relative to the main text.
Verdict: Both models handled the typography and 'vintage minimalist' request exceptionally well. Recraft V4 Pro is the winner because it followed all prompt instructions, specifically including the 'banner' for the 'Est. 1720' text which Recraft V4 omitted in favor of a simpler badge.
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.”
AI Judge Analysis
Recraft V4
- + Excellent flat-vector layout using a dynamic trajectory arc to connect phases.
- + Perfect text rendering and high-quality iconography.
- + Consistent use of the requested NASA-inspired color palette.
- − The lunar orbit icon uses a globe that looks more like Earth than the Moon.
Recraft V4 Pro
- + Successfully includes descriptive text for each step with no spelling errors.
- + Distinctly visualizes both Earth and the Moon correctly in their respective steps.
- + Clean, professional typography and layout.
- − The 'Descent' and 'Landing' icons are less detailed and slightly more abstract than Model A.
- − The 'Translunar' arrow feels a bit disconnected from the overall flow compared to a path-based layout.
Verdict: Recraft V4 produces a more visually compelling infographic with a cohesive flow and sophisticated iconography. While Recraft V4 Pro adds helpful descriptive text and better lunar representation, Recraft V4's composition feels more like a professional poster design and is better at following the 'subtle gradients only' instruction.
Recraft V4
Recraft's latest text-to-image generation model with high-quality output, supporting various aspect ratios and custom color palettes
Recraft V4 Pro
Recraft's latest image generation model at ~2048px resolution with stronger composition, refined lighting, and realistic materials for print-ready and large-scale work