Reve 2.1vs.MAI-Image-2.5

Which one is better?

In our own test both are on par. In the arena, Reve 2.1 leads. Reve 2.1 has no API price.

Test images

Same task, the first image of each. The task with the biggest difference is preselected.

Reve 2.1: Typography and layout, first image from the fixed test run — Reve 2.154 out of 100

MAI-Image-2.5: Typography and layout, first image from the fixed test run — MAI-Image-2.582 out of 100

Result for “Typography and layout”:MAI-Image-2.5 ahead

Prompt given to both modelsCreate a square editorial poster for an imaginary night train called MONDFALTER. Show the exact German headline MONDFALTER and the exact subline BERLIN NACH LISSABON. Use a restrained midnight-blue and warm-cream palette, one stylized moth, strong Swiss-grid typography, generous negative space, and no additional words or logos.

What the rating looks at: Legible text, hierarchy, and composition.

“Ahead”: better in all three rating rounds. “Slightly ahead”: a higher value, but not in every round.

Test protocol of the images

Each test attempt uses the same archived prompt and one request. The first output of that attempt counts. Repeats after technical test failures are disclosed for the affected images. Files are normalized to 1,024 × 1,024 pixels without cropping. Provider resolution, randomness, quality tier and prompt processing can still differ. The images are a practical visual test, not a reconstruction of the arena configuration.

Character and detail

Reve 2.1: manual, Official Reve web app; Reve 2.1; chat creation; one request; 1:1 requested in prompt; first of two results; free plan; 2026-08-14; https://app.reve.com/model, source 4096x4096, stored 1024x1024 (Lanczos3 downscale), generated Aug 14, 2026, 4:23 PM. Source

MAI-Image-2.5: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.048508, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:26 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 985a75b38642a9f0e5e0c0e0c67f1b7f67780d42bd2168fa24e9a7a7a94b0da6

Reve 2.1 image SHA 256: 29e9f7f38ed5c63dcfaab671a49fb9f4e9f82cd24b99134b87e1c22442822126

MAI-Image-2.5 image SHA 256: ca1c58688ae4601975d7e1f7b58bb43a0a999e736f610d9f51cd11e06284bced

Infographic

MAI-Image-2.5: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.048538, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:26 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: ed65cb4e6a51e2336f8b149ad4cbb16e020f07d527ad94362e719d2dcf91d94f

Reve 2.1 image SHA 256: 30d157e85d75eb2ca1f71152d27f26d378ad8ea49b899d5f350ae0cda4e2bc59

MAI-Image-2.5 image SHA 256: eaf00a906231e8859f98ef5dc2cce7e8017797819aea453305a4ef0e970d4dbf

Product photography

MAI-Image-2.5: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.048513, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:25 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: c67fd71e91304458a2feef5c91efa8677260fab0c0099a29a2c52cb579f5b2f3

Reve 2.1 image SHA 256: 1f91c3cb481151fb5165194b4edea2a46e786ca80e4ec3bdd888e3ba0016c510

MAI-Image-2.5 image SHA 256: 67d4930b711fac61482231c4bc270cfcdb41c1b0daf653045781fb2126e237dd

Typography and layout

MAI-Image-2.5: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.048473, generated Aug 14, 2026, 2:03 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 2e012c3d14ee5dd02203a94f394ca80a5038cdebd6032b25a8b8a221f2255419

Reve 2.1 image SHA 256: 84bcd1680fd0ae861ec66c21ab8f4cd79738bd093eb87ffe7283d9842c37cb1d

MAI-Image-2.5 image SHA 256: 4c8a60555b57b8c3b5ebaa131371d1bba9d31bfafe7aaa772554969f7c28cb08

The numbers at a glance

Arena ratingfrom votes by users · higher is better

1,300

Reve 2.1

Rank 6 of 21

1,253

MAI-Image-2.5

Rank 9 of 21

GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100 · higher is better

Reve 2.1

Rank 13 of 108

MAI-Image-2.5

Rank 26 of 108

Price per imagedollars through the API · lower is better

n/a

Reve 2.1

no API price

$0.048

MAI-Image-2.5

fairly cheap

Ranks among the 21 image models with an arena rating and the 108 with a GraduallyBench run; prices compared with 28 models with an API price.

Reve 2.1

Subscription: No Reve subscription includes this model. Through other providers from ≈ €12.72 a month (Recraft Basic, with limited credits). 3 plans in Germany.
Via API: No API price known. Access: .

MAI-Image-2.5

Subscription: No Microsoft AI subscription includes this model. Through other providers from €19.04 a month (Magnific Premium, with limited credits). 6 plans in Germany.
Via API: $0.048 per image, 100 images $4.81.

Subscriptions only count plans that name exactly this model. Subscription prices include VAT, API prices are in dollars.

Arena rating (LMArena) from Nov 6, 2026 · GraduallyBench from Nov 3, 2026 · API prices from Nov 6, 2026 · Subscription database from Sep 29, 2026 (38 days old)

All data side by side

The better value is bold. For ratings only when the gap is clear.

Kennzahl	Reve 2.1	MAI-Image-2.5
Ratings
Arena ratingfrom votes by users, higher is better	1,300	1,253
Arena rank	Rank 6 of 21	Rank 9 of 21
Arena votesmore votes, a safer rating	8,237	61,222
GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100	73	69
GraduallyBench by task
Typography and layoutLegible text, hierarchy, and composition	54	82
Product photographyMaterials, reflections, and fine details	74	70
Character and detailAnatomy, clothing, and spatial consistency	80	55
InfographicNumbers, labels, and visual organization	85	69
API price
Per imagelower is better	n/a	$0.048
100 images	n/a	$4.81
Profile
Released	July 2026	June 2026
Weightsopen means: runs locally	proprietary	proprietary
Lifecycle	Retired; no new image or video generation after September 27, 2026. Existing assets can be downloaded until October 31, 2026	Preview in Microsoft Foundry
Access		API, Web app
Parameters	not published	20 billion
Largest output	4K	1,048,576 pixels
Plans in Germanynaming exactly this model	3	6

API prices for one image at 1,024 × 1,024 pixels according to Artificial Analysis.

Sources: Reve 2.1 model source, status source (verified Aug 15, 2026) · MAI-Image-2.5 model source, status source (verified Aug 15, 2026)

Arena ratings by category

From blind votes on LMArena. “Ahead” means the lead is clear.

Arena rating per categoryfrom votes by users · higher is betterReve 2.1MAI-Image-2.5

Text to Image: 3D modeling1,2811,251level

Text to Image: Art1,2911,277level

Text to Image: Cartoon1,3101,269ahead

Text to Image: Commercial design1,3161,259ahead

Text to Image: Overall1,3001,253ahead

Text to Image: Photorealism1,3021,251ahead

Text to Image: Portraits1,3171,255ahead

Text to Image: Text rendering1,3391,281ahead

Image Editing: Overall1,3741,400ahead

LMArena from Nov 6, 2026

All individual values with sources

Rating	Reve 2.1	MAI-Image-2.5	Source
Text to Image: 3D modeling	1,281	1,251	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Art	1,291	1,277	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Cartoon	1,310	1,269	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Commercial design	1,316	1,259	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Overall	1,300	1,253	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Photorealism	1,302	1,251	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Portraits	1,317	1,255	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Text to Image: Text rendering	1,339	1,281	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
Image Editing: Overall	1,374	1,400	LMArenaRetrieved Nov 6, 2026

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