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 7 credits per image; Nano Banana Pro is Google’s, at about 2.2 times that price but with 4K output.
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 | Seedream 5 Pro | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 7 credits / image | from 15 credits / image |
| Typical generation | 7 credits | 15 credits |
| Resolutions | 1K, 2K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 | 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, multiple images | Optional, multiple 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 675 credits versus 1,500 credits.
- 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 (30 credits 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 7 credits versus 15 credits for Nano Banana Pro. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedream 5 Pro and Nano Banana Pro 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.