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Reve
Layout-accurate 4K image gen
Free tier + paidAI media generationreve.com
What it is
Image model built around typography and layout fidelity, currently Reve 2.1, with native 4K output and an editor that automatically detects layers. Consistently a top-two finisher on public text-to-image arena leaderboards. The Pro plan adds video generation.
Why it earns a slot
Reach for it when the image is really a design - posters, ad units, packaging, UI mockups - and the words on it must be spelled correctly and sit exactly where you asked. Cheapest credible route to native 4K output.
Know before you commit
The free tier opts you into model training by default; opting out requires at least the $7.99 Lite plan. API endpoints vary in price by nearly 30x, so choose the endpoint deliberately or costs balloon.
Getting started
Pay-as-you-go credit API with a $10 minimum top-up.
Neighbourhood
How Reve sits against the rest of the atlas — swaps, companions and the tools builders actually save alongside it.
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