Nano Banana vs Seedream 4.0
Which should you choose: Nano Banana or Seedream 4.0?
Seedream 4.0 is the better default on cost: 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits for a typical image. Pay the Nano Banana premium when you need its wider set of output formats.
Nano Banana (0.4 credits / image) and Seedream 4.0 (0.3 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 0.3 credits on Seedream 4.0. 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 | Seedream 4.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0.4 credits / image | 0.3 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 0.4 credits | 0.3 credits |
| Resolutions | Provider-managed | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| 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 | Text only |
| 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…
- Format range matters: 10 aspect ratios versus 5 on Seedream 4.0.
- Your workflow stacks references — multiple input images, where Seedream 4.0 is text-to-image only.
Choose Seedream 4.0 when…
- Budget matters: a typical image costs 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits on Nano Banana.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Seedream 4.0'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 Seedream 4.0?
- Seedream 4.0. A typical generation costs 0.3 credits versus 0.4 credits for Nano Banana. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Nano Banana and Seedream 4.0 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 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.