Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro
Both are Google image models, so this choice is mostly about price and format range. Nano Banana 2 is the newer, cheaper generation with more aspect ratios; Nano Banana Pro accepts a much larger stack of reference images.
Both models run in Made, so the prices below are what the Generate button shows — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 6 credits / image | from 15 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 6 credits | 15 credits |
| Resolutions | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | auto, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9, 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, 1:8 | match_input_image, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | PNG | PNG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Nano Banana 2 when…
- You want the lower price at every resolution — a default 1K image is 6 credits versus 15 credits.
- You need draft-cheap iteration: 0.5K images cost 6 credits each.
- You need extreme banner formats — Nano Banana 2 adds 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, and 1:8 ratios.
Choose Nano Banana Pro when…
- Your workflow stacks many references: Nano Banana Pro accepts up to 14 input images per generation.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Nano Banana Pro and need consistent behavior.
The verdict
Default to Nano Banana 2 — it is cheaper at every tier and covers more formats. Pay the Nano Banana Pro premium when a job genuinely needs a large reference stack.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana Pro?
- Nano Banana 2. A typical generation costs 6 credits versus 15 credits for Nano Banana Pro. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay each one’s price in credits, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Do I need a bigger plan for either model?
- No. Every plan opens every model. Failed generations are refunded automatically, and unused credits roll over.
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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.