Seedream 5 Pro vs Nano Banana Pro
Two flagship image models with very different price tags. Seedream 5 Pro is ByteDance’s typography-and-consistency flagship at $0.045 per 1K image; Nano Banana Pro is Google’s, at roughly three times that rate but with 4K output.
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 | Seedream 5 Pro | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | from $0.045 / image | from $0.14 / image |
| Typical generation | $0.045 | $0.14 |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | match_input_image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 | match_input_image, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 |
| Image input | Optional, up to 10 images | Optional, up to 14 images |
| Output format | PNG | PNG |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro when…
- You generate in volume — 100 default images cost $4.50 versus $14.00.
- Typography, layouts, and subject consistency are the job (its stated strengths), with up to 10 reference images.
Choose Nano Banana Pro when…
- You need native 4K output ($0.24 per image); Seedream 5 Pro tops out at 2K.
- You need up to 14 reference images in a single generation.
The verdict
Seedream 5 Pro is the better default on cost alone. Choose Nano Banana Pro when 4K delivery or a very large reference stack is non-negotiable.
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, Seedream 5 Pro or Nano Banana Pro?
- Seedream 5 Pro. A typical generation costs $0.045 versus $0.14 for Nano Banana Pro. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Seedream 5 Pro and Nano Banana Pro 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.
Every model's wholesale rate is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.