Nano Banana vs Qwen Image 3
Which should you choose: Nano Banana or Qwen Image 3?
Price won't settle this one — 0.4 credits versus 0.4 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.
Nano Banana (0.4 credits / image) and Qwen Image 3 (0.4 credits / image) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical image costs 0.4 credits on Nano Banana and 0.4 credits on Qwen Image 3. 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 | Qwen Image 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0.4 credits / image | 0.4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 0.4 credits | 0.4 credits |
| Resolutions | Provider-managed | 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 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Optional, multiple images |
| Output format | JPG | PNG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Nano Banana when…
- Format range matters: 10 aspect ratios versus 5 on Qwen Image 3.
- 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.
Choose Qwen Image 3 when…
- You want PNG output for clean downstream editing; Nano Banana returns JPG.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Qwen Image 3'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 or Qwen Image 3?
- Nano Banana. A typical generation costs 0.4 credits versus 0.4 credits for Qwen Image 3. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana and Qwen Image 3 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.