Ideogram 3 vs Recraft V3
The same prompt at the same ratio, generated by both models. Timing and credits come from this actual run.
How to choose
Both aim at design work, but they deliver different artefacts: Ideogram 3 gives you a bitmap with accurate text, Recraft V3 gives you an SVG whose paths you can edit.
| Criterion | Ideogram 3 | Recraft V3 | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector delivery | Not supported | Native SVG | Recraft V3 |
| Text accuracy | Best available | Moderate | Ideogram 3 |
| Reference image input | Supported | Not supported | Ideogram 3 |
| Icon set consistency | Average | Strong | Recraft V3 |
Specs side by side
| Item | Ideogram 3 | Recraft V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Ideogram | Recraft |
| Model ID | ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3-balanced | recraft-ai/recraft-v3 |
| Max resolution | 1K | 2K / SVG |
| Speed | Fast | Fast |
| Reference images | up to 3 | not supported |
| Modes | Text to Image, Image to Image, Edit Image, Typography | Text to Image, Typography |
| From (credits) | 2 | 2 |
| Negative Prompt | not supported | not supported |
Choose Ideogram 3 when…
- · Finished images with headline text
- · You need reference image input
Choose Recraft V3 when…
- · You need editable SVG
- · You are making icon sets or brand illustration
How this comparison is made
The tables above come from published specs and hands-on use. They contain no scores we have not measured. A shared eight-category benchmark — portrait, product, poster text, anime character, interior, multi-reference, image editing and character consistency — is running for every model, and real generation time, success rate and text accuracy figures will be added here when it completes. Until then, the most reliable test is running your own prompt side by side above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one for a logo?+
Recraft V3 if you need a vector file to hand off; Ideogram 3 if you just need a presentation image with the brand name on it.