AI image model comparison
Ideogram 4.0 vs Nano Banana 2
Nano Banana 2 is 24% cheaper (price per image: Ideogram 4.0 $0.26 vs Nano Banana 2 $0.20). Nano Banana 2 has a lower price per megapixel, faster renders, larger images and more reference images.
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.26 | $0.20 (best) |
| One image at 1K | Not offered | $0.20 |
| One image at 2K | Not offered | $0.20 |
| One image at 4K | Not offered | $0.39 |
| Per megapixel | $0.063/MP | ≈ $0.023/MP (best) |
| Speed and size | ||
| Render time | ~21 sec–2 min | ~23–35 sec (best) |
| Largest output | 4.2 MP | ≈16.8 MP (best) |
| Sizes | 2048x2048 · 1440x2880 · 2880x1440 · 1664x2496 · 2496x1664 · 1792x2240 … | 512 · 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 · 1:4 · 4:1 · 1:8 · 8:1 |
| Inputs | ||
| Reference images | Up to 1 | Up to 14 (best) |
| Takes | Text · 1 image | Text · 14 images |
| What it does | ||
| Edits a photo | Yes | Yes |
| Vector SVG | No | No |
| Can do | Text → imageImage references | Text → imageImage references |
| Good for | Logos · Posters · Text art | Photo edits · Character swaps · Product placement |
| Settings you control | Reference weight · Rendering speed · Resolution | Frame · Size · Thinking level |
Output side by side
No image model has a same-prompt render yet. Compare the facts above.
Which should you choose?
Choose Nano Banana 2 if you want
- a lower price per image
- a lower price per megapixel
- faster renders
- larger images
- more reference 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
Ideogram 4.0 vs Nano Banana 2: questions
Nano Banana 2 costs the least here (price per image). Ideogram 4.0: $0.26. Nano Banana 2: $0.20. Prices are at the pay-as-you-go rate. The quote before you generate is binding.
Nano Banana 2 is the fastest here. Ideogram 4.0 takes ~21 sec–2 min. Nano Banana 2 takes ~23–35 sec.
Ideogram 4.0 and Nano Banana 2 take a photo or reference images.
None of them. Each outputs a raster image.