Reve AI vs Midjourney

The wave of new AI image models keeps rolling in, challenging the big names in the industry. This week, Reve Image 1.0 was released—a model developed by a startup based in Palo Alto, California. And that’s about as much as we know about the team behind Reve so far. Before its official release, the model was known under the codename “Halfmoon” and gained attention in benchmark tests, where it even outperformed giants like Midjourney and Flux in quality.

Strong Focus on Text and Typography
One standout feature in reviews is Reve’s ability to generate clear, readable text within images—a strength of OpenAI’s flagship GPT-4o, but a challenge for many other models.

Instruction-Based Editing
Instead of traditional inpaint/outpaint tools, Reve Image uses an instruction-based editing system—similar to Google’s Gemini. Users type in text-based instructions for modifications, and the model adjusts the image accordingly. This makes it beginner-friendly, but if you need precise control this interface clearly doesn’t make the cut.

Ownership and Censoring
Users retain ownership of the images they generate with Reve. But the issue of copyright in this domain remains highly complex. If you’re curious about how copyright applies to AI-generated content, check out this article.
Reve Image appears to be uncensored, but it does have content filtering—certain images containing e.g. nudity or violence are pixelated. This suggests the model is trained on such content but restricts its visibility based on specific criteria.

Pricing
Reve operates on a credit-based system:

• Users get 100 free credits upon signing up.
• Additional credits cost $5 for 500 images (about 1 cent per image).
• Users also receive 20 free images per day.

Limitations
Despite its strengths in realism and quality, Reve has some drawbacks:

• Lacks standard editing tools like inpainting/outpainting or model training.
• No model training options available
• Struggles with complex objects—some users report issues generating transparent materials.
• Less control over complex scenes—when generating images with many objects, some details may be misplaced.

Since this is an early release, future updates could include API access or even open-source options, though Reve AI hasn’t announced any plans for that yet.

interior generated with Reve 1.0

FAQs


How much does it cost generating images with Reve AI?
– The system is credit-based. You get 100 free credits upon sign-up and 20 free images daily. Additional credits cost $5 for 500 images (1 cent per image).

Can I use the images for commercial purposes?
– Yes.

Does Reve Image have content restrictions?

– The platform appears uncensored but does use filtering that pixelates certain images containing nudity or violence.

Can I use Reve on mobile?

– Not yet—it’s only available via the website, with no mobile app at the moment.

Why should I choose Reve over Midjourney or Flux?

– Reve AI offers an affordable option if you’re ok with a pay-per-image model compared to subscription based models like Midjourney. If you’re looking for a model that can ouput readable text in images this is a very strong option. It’s also a more user-friendly option compared to open source options like FLUX for those with simpler needs or who don’t require precise control over their image generations.

You can try Reve AI for free by signing up here