| Nano Banana Pro | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying model | Gemini 3 Pro Image | Gemini 3.1 Flash Image |
| Best for | Max quality, detail, reliability | Speed, high volume, low cost |
| Price (1K / 2K) | $0.06 | $0.05 |
| Price (4K) | $0.12 | $0.08 |
| Cheapest channel | $0.025/image flat | $0.025/image flat |
| Success rate | ~99% (flagship) | Fast tier |
| In-image text | High fidelity | Good |
| Resolutions | 1K / 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K |
| Capabilities | Text-to-image + editing | Text-to-image + editing |
Neither is better for everything. Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) wins on quality, detail, and reliability (~99% success rate), so it's the pick for final, customer-facing images. Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) wins on speed and cost, so it's the pick for high-volume drafting. Many teams use Nano Banana 2 to draft and Nano Banana Pro to finish.
Nano Banana Pro runs on Google's premium Gemini 3 Pro Image; Nano Banana 2 runs on the faster Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. Pro costs $0.06 (1K/2K) and $0.12 (4K); 2 costs $0.05 and $0.08. Pro has stronger in-image text rendering and a ~99% success rate; 2 is faster and cheaper for volume. Both do text-to-image and reference-image editing at 1K/2K/4K.
Nano Banana 2 is cheaper on the standard channels — $0.05 (1K/2K) and $0.08 (4K) versus Nano Banana Pro's $0.06 and $0.12. Both also offer a budget channel at a flat $0.025/image if you want the lowest cost.
Yes. Both are on the same API Models endpoint and one API key, so you switch by changing the model name. The common workflow is to draft at volume on Nano Banana 2 and finish the selects on Nano Banana Pro.
