Nano Banana Pro vs Recraft 4.1
Nano Banana Pro (from 15 credits / image) and Recraft 4.1 (4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 15 credits on Nano Banana Pro and 4 credits on Recraft 4.1 — a 4x gap. 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 Pro | Recraft 4.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 15 credits / image | 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 15 credits | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K, 4K | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | match_input_image, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 | square hd, square, portrait 4 3, portrait 16 9, landscape 4 3, landscape 16 9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Text only |
| Output format | PNG | WEBP |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Nano Banana Pro when…
- Format range matters: 10 aspect ratios versus 0 on Recraft 4.1.
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Recraft 4.1 is text-to-image only.
Choose Recraft 4.1 when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 4 credits versus 15 credits on Nano Banana Pro.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Recraft 4.1's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Recraft 4.1 is the better default on cost: 4 credits versus 15 credits for a typical image. Pay the Nano Banana Pro premium when you need its wider set of output formats.
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 Pro or Recraft 4.1?
- Recraft 4.1. A typical generation costs 4 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 Pro and Recraft 4.1 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.