by Google
Nano Banana 2.1
Google's newest Nano Banana, sharp text and 4K output
From 8 credits per image
Model comparison
Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana Pro
Nano Banana Pro reasons about the layout before it draws, so it handles dense text, diagrams and multi-part designs more carefully, and takes 20 to 50 seconds per image. Nano Banana 2.1 is newer, faster and less than half the price per image, with 8:1 banners plus web and image search.
by Google
Nano Banana Pro
Plans the layout first: dense text, diagrams and 4K edits
From 17 credits per image
At a glance
| Nano Banana 2.1 | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ||
| Modes | Create Image and Edit Image | Create Image and Edit Image |
| Top resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 14 | 10 |
| Reference images | 14 | 14 |
| Starts at | 8 credits per image | 17 credits per image |
Pick Nano Banana 2.1 if
- Everyday images at a lower price
- Extreme banner shapes up to 8:1
- Search-grounded images of real places and products
Pick Nano Banana Pro if
- Infographics and labelled diagrams
- Packaging and menus with lots of text
- Complex multi-part layouts
Real results from each
Every image and clip here was generated with Nano Banana 2.1 / Nano Banana Pro. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.
Nano Banana 2.1
InputEdit Image
Bring your own image
Create Image
Create Image
Nano Banana Pro
InputEdit Image
Bring your own image
InputEdit Image
Bring your own image
Create Image
Questions about Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana Pro
Is Nano Banana 2.1 better than Nano Banana Pro?
Nano Banana Pro reasons about the layout before it draws, so it handles dense text, diagrams and multi-part designs more carefully, and takes 20 to 50 seconds per image. Nano Banana 2.1 is newer, faster and less than half the price per image, with 8:1 banners plus web and image search.
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana Pro?
Nano Banana 2.1 starts lower on PopNow: 8 credits versus 17 credits for the other, per image. Bigger sizes and longer clips cost more on both, and the exact price shows before you generate.
Can I use both Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro?
Yes. One PopNow account and one credit balance work with both, and you can switch between them in the studio without retyping your prompt.