Nano Banana vs Grok Imagine Image 2.0
Nano Banana (4 credits / image) and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 (from 4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 4 credits on Nano Banana and 4 credits on Grok Imagine Image 2.0. 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 | Grok Imagine Image 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 credits / image | from 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Resolutions | Provider-managed | 1k, 2k |
| 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 | 2:1, 20:9, 19.5:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16, 9:19.5, 9:20, 1:2 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | JPG | JPG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Nano Banana when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Nano Banana's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Nano Banana and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
Choose Grok Imagine Image 2.0 when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Grok Imagine Image 2.0's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Grok Imagine Image 2.0 and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
The verdict
Price won't settle this one — 4 credits versus 4 credits for a typical image is close to a wash. Choose on the capability that matters for the job, or run the same prompt through both and keep the better result.
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 or Grok Imagine Image 2.0?
- Nano Banana. A typical generation costs 4 credits versus 4 credits for Grok Imagine Image 2.0. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana and Grok Imagine Image 2.0 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.