--- title: "mai-image-2.5-pro - Model Details & Comparison" description: "mai-image-2.5-pro from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mai-image-2.5-pro" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mai-image-2.5-pro.md" --- # mai-image-2.5-pro - Model Details & Comparison > mai-image-2.5-pro from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About mai-image-2.5-pro mai-image-2.5-pro is an image generation model from OpenRouter, one of 5 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 40 out of 43 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 5% of models in this category. mai-image-2.5-pro supports vision. It accepts up to 4K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Image Generation Mode.** - **4,096 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,024 Max Output Tokens.** - **1,024 Max Tokens.** - **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities mai-image-2.5-pro supports: Vision. ## mai-image-2.5-pro Pricing Overview At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, mai-image-2.5-pro ranks 40 out of 43 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 5% of models in this category. mai-image-2.5-pro is one of 5 OpenRouter image generation models, with support for vision. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to mai-image-2.5-pro with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-image-2 | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | | gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | Azure | $5.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-image-1.5 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-image-2 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | - [Compare gpt-image-2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.md) - [Compare gpt-image-2-2026-04-21](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md) - [Compare gpt-image-1.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5.md) - [Compare gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16.md) - [Compare gpt-image-2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate mai-image-2.5-pro costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/mai-image-2.5-pro.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is mai-image-2.5-pro cheaper than gpt-image-2? No. mai-image-2.5-pro costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-2 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-2 0% more affordable for input. However, mai-image-2.5-pro may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does mai-image-2.5-pro pricing compare to the average image generation model? mai-image-2.5-pro input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 40 out of 43 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 5% of models in this category. ### What makes mai-image-2.5-pro different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 5 image generation models, mai-image-2.5-pro ranks 2 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to mai-image-2.5-pro? The most comparable image generation models to mai-image-2.5-pro are: gpt-image-2 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate mai-image-2.5-pro costs? mai-image-2.5-pro is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mai-image-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mai-image-2.5-pro) for AI/LLM consumption.*