Estimated API cost
$0.060 per image · 100 Medium Generate images at 1K
Official list price; excludes taxes and other provider charges.
IMAGE API · VERIFIED OCTOBER 10, 2026
Ideogram 4.5
Pricing
Ideogram 4.5 API pricing runs from $0.008 to $0.22 per image. Use this calculator to compare Generate, generation with source images and Precise Edit at official quality-tier rates.
Most standard generations cost $0.03–$0.10 per image.
Medium quality is $0.06. High-quality generation without a source image is $0.10, while High generation with source images and High Precise Edit are $0.22. The lowest $0.008 tier applies to source-image generation and Precise Edit—not ordinary text-to-image generation.
01 / COST CALCULATOR
Calculate your Ideogram 4.5 API bill
Select an operation, quality tier and image count. Resolution is shown because it matters operationally, although Ideogram lists the same 1K and 2K price within a tier.
02 / OFFICIAL API RATES
Ideogram 4.5 pricing by operation and quality
USD per generated image. Official pricing lists identical rates at 1K and 2K. A dash means the tier is not offered for that operation.
| Quality | Generate, no source | Generate, source image(s) | Precise Edit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Low | — | $0.008 | $0.008 |
| Low | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| Medium | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| High | $0.10 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
Generate uses /v2/image/generate/ideogram-4-5. Precise Edit uses /v2/image/precise-edit/ideogram-4-5. The API supports up to four reference images where the endpoint allows references.
03 / WORKED EXAMPLES
What 100, 1,000 or 10,000 images cost
| Workload | 100 images | 1,000 images | 10,000 images |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate · Low | $3 | $30 | $300 |
| Generate · Medium | $6 | $60 | $600 |
| Generate · High | $10 | $100 | $1,000 |
| Precise Edit · Very Low | $0.80 | $8 | $80 |
| Precise Edit · High | $22 | $220 | $2,200 |
total cost = images × official per-image rateBudget retries and rejected outputs separately. The cheapest nominal rate is not always the cheapest accepted-result rate if lower quality requires more attempts.
04 / WHAT YOU ARE BUYING
Generation and precision editing solve different jobs
Generate
Use text-to-image generation for new concepts, marketing visuals, product mockups and typography-heavy compositions. Low and Medium tiers are the economical defaults for iteration.
Precise Edit
Use Precise Edit when the source image must remain recognizable while a targeted region or instruction changes. Ideogram highlights reduced drift over multiple editing turns.
Ideogram app subscriptions and API billing are separate. App plans use priority credits; they should not be converted into API rates. For production estimates, use the API table and monitor the official pricing page for changes.
05 / FAQ
Ideogram 4.5 pricing questions
How much does Ideogram 4.5 cost per image?
Official API prices range from $0.008 to $0.22 depending on operation and quality. Standard no-source generation starts at $0.03.
Does 2K cost more than 1K?
No difference is listed in the official Ideogram 4.5 API table: 1K and 2K share the same price within a quality tier.
What does Precise Edit cost?
$0.008 at Very Low, $0.03 at Low, $0.06 at Medium and $0.22 at High per image.
Are app subscriptions included?
No. Ideogram app plans use credits, while API use is separately billed.
What rate limit should I expect?
Ideogram documents a default limit of 10 in-flight API requests. Check your account and current documentation before designing production concurrency.
Method and sources. Prices, endpoints and product capabilities were checked against Ideogram’s official pages on October 10, 2026. This independent calculator is not affiliated with Ideogram. Official API pricing · API overview · Model page.