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Cost & Performance Optimization
Model selection strategies and budget guidelines.
Model Selection Strategy
1. Exploration Phase
Use fast model (3-5 variations):
- Cost: ~$0.02 per image
- Speed: ~5-10 seconds per generation
- Use for: Rapid iteration, aesthetic exploration
2. Refinement Phase
Use standard model (1-2 variations):
- Cost: ~$0.04 per image
- Speed: ~10-20 seconds per generation
- Use for: Production-ready assets
3. Final Polish
Use ultra model (1 generation):
- Cost: ~$0.08 per image
- Speed: ~20-30 seconds per generation
- Use for: Hero images, marketing materials, critical assets
Analysis Model Strategy
- Use gemini-2.5-flash for all analysis (vision understanding)
- Cost: ~$0.001 per analysis
- Speed: ~2-5 seconds per analysis
- Token-efficient: Images count as ~258-1548 tokens
Budget Guidelines
- Small project: 10-20 images, ~$2-5 total
- Medium project: 50-100 images, ~$10-20 total
- Large project: 200+ images, ~$50+ total
Optimization Tips
- Use fast model first: Explore variations cheaply before committing to production quality
- Batch analyze: Analyze multiple variations simultaneously to save time
- Reuse successful prompts: Once you find a working prompt, reuse it with variations
- Generate responsive variants separately: Only create mobile versions for assets that need them
- Skip ultra model unless critical: Standard quality often sufficient for most assets