Nano Banana vs Recraft 4.1
Nano Banana (4 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 4 credits on Nano Banana and 4 credits on Recraft 4.1. 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 | Recraft 4.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 credits / image | 4 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 4 credits | 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 | square hd, square, portrait 4 3, portrait 16 9, landscape 4 3, landscape 16 9 |
| Image input | Optional, multiple images | Text only |
| Output format | JPG | WEBP |
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 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…
- You want WEBP 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 Recraft 4.1's output is a cheap test.
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 Recraft 4.1?
- Recraft 4.1. A typical generation costs 4 credits versus 4 credits for Nano Banana. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana 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.