Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 5 Pro
Nano Banana 2 (from $0.06 / image) and Seedream 5 Pro (from $0.045 / image) both run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate, so this comparison can use real prices instead of credits. A typical image costs $0.08 on Nano Banana 2 and $0.045 on Seedream 5 Pro. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Nano Banana 2 | Seedream 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | from $0.06 / image | from $0.045 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.08 | $0.045 |
| Resolutions | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K |
| 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, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, up to 10 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 need 4K output; Seedream 5 Pro tops out at 2K.
- Format range matters: 14 aspect ratios versus 8 on Seedream 5 Pro.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs $0.045 versus $0.08 on Nano Banana 2.
- Your workflow stacks references — up to 10 input images, where Nano Banana 2 takes multiple input images.
The verdict
Seedream 5 Pro is the better default on cost: $0.045 versus $0.08 for a typical image. Pay the Nano Banana 2 premium when the delivery needs 4K output.
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 Seedream 5 Pro?
- Seedream 5 Pro. A typical generation costs $0.045 versus $0.08 for Nano Banana 2. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Nano Banana 2 and Seedream 5 Pro in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
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