Compare Nano Banana Models
Compare Nano Banana 2.1, 2 Lite, Pro, 2, Beta and the original by resolution, reference inputs and billing. Select a route for your workflow, then check its model ID, supported settings and price on the model page.
6 model routes
Covers different image quality and cost tiers
Unified API access
OpenAI compatible, fast onboarding
Choose by workflow
Match model to image task before integrating
Compare the Nano Banana models
Choose based on your primary constraint: image quality, editing capability, text rendering, or cost.
| Model | Best for | Resolution | Text Rendering | Output rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nano Banana 2 Production | Existing 0.5K to 4K workflows, editing and reference-image composition. | Up to 4K | Text in images | $0.063 · 1K | Gemini 3.1 Flash Image |
Nano Banana Pro High Fidelity | Higher-fidelity output, stronger text rendering, and production-ready editing workflows. | Up to 4K | Typography-focused | Credits-based | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
| Search-grounded image generation with built-in web and image search for real-world accuracy. | Up to 4K | Review text | 3.6 credits | Gemini Native Format | |
Nano Banana Budget | Fast image generation for rapid iteration, drafts, and high-volume batch work at 1K. | 1K | Check spelling | Low | Gemini 2.5 Flash Image |
Nano Banana 2 Lite Fastest | Fast generation at native 1K for high-volume work, rapid iteration, and latency-sensitive applications. | 1K only | Legible | $0.029 · 1K | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image |
Nano Banana 2.1 Latest | 1K to 4K generation, editing, references and optional search. Google reports improvements in text rendering; validate your own outputs. | Up to 4K | Google reports improvement | $0.031 · 1K | Gemini Nano Banana 2.1 |
How to decide which Nano Banana model to use
Follow these 4 rules to narrow down your choice.
Start with quality and resolution
For a new 1K, 2K or 4K workflow, evaluate Nano Banana 2.1. Check your required resolution before choosing a route.
Then check editing needs
For editing and composition, test Nano Banana 2.1 and Pro with the same source images and instructions.
Then check text rendering requirements
For menus, posters and price cards, compare the exact wording at the final output size. Google reports text-rendering improvements in 2.1; check your own samples.
Finally, consider output purpose
For drafts, compare 1K output rates and usable results. For final assets, evaluate 2.1 or Pro at the resolution you need.
If you already know your use case, find the recommended starting point in the table below.
Choose a Nano Banana model by workflow: generation, editing, text rendering, and production assets
Match your primary image task to the right Nano Banana model.
| Your task | Recommended start | Good fit if... | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| General-purpose generation and editing | Nano Banana 2.1 | You need 1K, 2K or 4K output, reference images and optional search grounding for a new workflow | Per-image rate rises with resolution — use the 1K setting for drafts |
| Native 1K iteration | Nano Banana 2 Lite | You need ~4s generation at native 1K for high-volume or latency-sensitive work | 1K only — step up to Nano Banana 2 for 2K/4K |
| Image editing and composition | Nano Banana 2.1 / Pro | Your workflow involves semantic edits, text replacement, or multi-image fusion | Compare the same references, resolution and instructions before choosing a route. |
| Budget image generation | Nano Banana | You need fast image generation for iteration, drafts, or high-volume batch work and can accept 1K output | Limited to 1K resolution with less reliable text rendering |
| Search-grounded generation | Nano Banana 2.1 | You need images grounded in real-world references — products, locations, branded content | Search queries are separate usage items; review retrieved facts and generated labels. |
Nano Banana API workflows: generation, editing, product visuals, and text-heavy graphics
See how Nano Banana models fit into real image production pipelines.
Image generation
Create product scenes, banners and social drafts. Evaluate Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K while iterating, then test 2K or 4K for the selected design.
Image editing
For semantic edits like background changes, object removal, color adjustments, and text replacement. Both Nano Banana 2 and Pro support natural-language editing without masks or layers. Pro delivers higher fidelity for complex multi-step edits.
Product and brand visuals
Build ecommerce and campaign variations from reference images. Nano Banana 2.1 accepts up to 14 references; check product details and identity in each result.
Text-heavy graphics
For menus, posters, price cards and multilingual assets, test 2.1 and Pro with your approved wording. Review spelling and layout before delivery.
Explore each Nano Banana model
Use this page to compare, then visit individual model pages for pricing details, playground access, and integration guides.
Nano Banana 2
Production
- Engine
- Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
- Output rate
- $0.063 · 1K
Nano Banana Pro
High Fidelity
- Engine
- Gemini 3 Pro Image
- Output rate
- Credits-based
Nano Banana 2 Beta
Beta
- Engine
- Gemini Native Format
- Output rate
- 3.6 credits
Nano Banana
Budget
- Engine
- Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
- Output rate
- Low
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Fastest
- Engine
- Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image
- Output rate
- $0.029 · 1K
Nano Banana 2.1
Latest
- Engine
- Gemini Nano Banana 2.1
- Output rate
- $0.031 · 1K
Access Nano Banana models through one EvoLink API
Use one EvoLink key to evaluate Nano Banana 2.1, Lite, Pro and existing routes. Change the model field and check that your resolution, references and optional parameters are supported by the target route.
model="gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview" → model="gemini-nano-banana-2.1"How to think about Nano Banana API cost: resolution, volume, and quality tiers
Resolution drives per-image cost
Use the resolution your deliverable requires: 1K for drafts, 2K for standard production, and 4K for high-resolution output. Check the current price of each tier.
Batch volume favors lower-cost models
If you generate hundreds of images per day for catalog updates or ad variations, start with Nano Banana (original) or Nano Banana 2 at 1K. Scale up to Pro or 4K only for final client-facing assets.
Quality vs iteration speed
For creative exploration and rapid prototyping, use the cheapest model at the lowest resolution. Once you have a concept locked in, switch to Nano Banana 2 or Pro at higher resolution for the final render.
Pricing summary
All Nano Banana models use per-image pricing with resolution-based tiers. EvoLink lists current pricing on each model page.
Nano Banana 2
$0.0627 1K
$0.0940 2K
$0.1409 4K
Existing route with 4K output. Check current tier rates and supported parameters on its model page.
Nano Banana Pro
Credits 1K
Credits 2K
Credits 4K
Higher-fidelity output from Gemini 3 Pro Image engine for demanding production workflows.
Nano Banana 2 Beta
2.4 cr 1K
3.6 cr 2K
5.4 cr 4K
Search-grounded generation with built-in web and image search. Simple quality-tier pricing.
Nano Banana
Low 1K
— 2K
— 4K
Fast and affordable on Gemini 2.5 Flash — ideal for rapid iteration and draft generation.
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