AI image model comparison
GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana Pro
GPT Image 2 is 97% cheaper (price per image: GPT Image 2 $0.013 vs Nano Banana Pro $0.39). GPT Image 2 has more reference images. Nano Banana Pro has faster renders and larger images.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.013 (best) | $0.39 |
| One image at 1K | Not offered | $0.39 |
| One image at 2K | Not offered | $0.39 |
| One image at 4K | Not offered | $0.65 |
| Per megapixel | Not offered | ≈ $0.039/MP |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~1–3 min | ~28 sec–2 min (best) |
| Largest output | 8.3 MP | ≈16.8 MP (best) |
| Sizes | — | 1K · 2K · 4K |
| Frames | Model default | 1:1 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 4:5 · 5:4 · 9:16 · 16:9 · 21:9 |
| Inputs | ||
| Reference images | Up to 16 (best) | Up to 11 |
| Takes | Text · 16 images | Text · 11 images |
| What it does | ||
| Edits a photo | Yes | Yes |
| Vector SVG | No | No |
| Can do | Text → imageImage references | Text → imageImage references |
| Good for | Instruction edits · Diagrams · Text rendering | Photo edits · Character swaps · Product placement |
| Settings you control | Background · Moderation · Compression · File format · Quality · Size | Frame · Size |
Output side by side
No image model has a same-prompt render yet. Compare the facts above.
Which should you choose?
Choose GPT Image 2 if you want
- a lower price per image
- more reference images
- instruction edits
- diagrams
Choose Nano Banana Pro if you want
- faster renders
- larger images
- photo edits
- character swaps
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- Prices come from the live catalog at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding. Plans and packs
- Render times are the catalog’s own estimate for one render.
- Every clip and image on this page was rendered on OpenClips.
Questions
GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana Pro: questions
GPT Image 2 costs the least here (price per image). GPT Image 2: $0.013. Nano Banana Pro: $0.39. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Nano Banana Pro is the fastest here. GPT Image 2 takes ~1–3 min. Nano Banana Pro takes ~28 sec–2 min.
GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana Pro take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.