Nano Banana Pro vs GPT Image 2
Two image models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.
Pick Nano Banana Pro if
You want photorealism, edits by description, or up to 8 reference images.
Pick GPT Image 2 if
The picture has words in it: posters, packaging, slides or interface mockups.
Side by side
| Nano Banana Pro | GPT Image 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 2 credits per image | From 6.5 credits per image |
| Reference images | Up to 8 | Up to 4 |
| Settings | 1K, 2K | 2K · High |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9 |
| API | Not in the API | Not in the API |
| Free plan (20 credits a month) | 10 images | 3 images |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, Nano Banana Pro or GPT Image 2?
- Nano Banana Pro: 2 credits per image at the cheapest setting, against 6.5 for GPT Image 2.
- Which takes more reference images?
- Nano Banana Pro, up to 8; GPT Image 2 takes up to 4.
- Can I use both with one account?
- Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. The free plan gives 20 credits a month, and a failed run costs nothing.
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