Nano Banana vs Seedream 5 Lite
Nano Banana ($0.039 / image) and Seedream 5 Lite ($0.035 / image) both run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate, so this comparison can use real prices instead of credits. A typical image costs $0.039 on Nano Banana and $0.035 on Seedream 5 Lite. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Nano Banana | Seedream 5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.039 / image | $0.035 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.039 | $0.035 |
| 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 Seedream 5 Lite.
- 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 Seedream 5 Lite 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 Seedream 5 Lite's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Price won't settle this one — $0.039 versus $0.035 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 Seedream 5 Lite?
- Seedream 5 Lite. A typical generation costs $0.035 versus $0.039 for Nano Banana. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Nano Banana and Seedream 5 Lite in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
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