Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 5 Lite
Which should you choose: Nano Banana 2 or Seedream 5 Lite?
Seedream 5 Lite is the better default on cost: 0.4 credits versus 0.6 credits for a typical image. Pay the Nano Banana 2 premium when you need its wider set of output formats.
Nano Banana 2 (from 0.6 credits / image) and Seedream 5 Lite (0.4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 0.6 credits on Nano Banana 2 and 0.4 credits on Seedream 5 Lite. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
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 | Seedream 5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 0.6 credits / image | 0.4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 0.6 credits | 0.4 credits |
| Resolutions | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | Provider-managed |
| 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 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| 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…
- Format range matters: 14 aspect ratios versus 5 on Seedream 5 Lite.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Nano Banana 2's output is a cheap test.
Choose Seedream 5 Lite when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 0.4 credits versus 0.6 credits on Nano Banana 2.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Seedream 5 Lite's output is a cheap test.
Try both on your project
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the result that works for your project. Check the quoted cost before you generate.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 or Seedream 5 Lite?
- Seedream 5 Lite. A typical generation costs 0.4 credits versus 0.6 credits for Nano Banana 2. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana 2 and Seedream 5 Lite 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 Assets.
- 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.