# Nano Banana 2 vs Pro: which model should you use?

> Nano Banana 2 is the faster, cheaper model for drafts and everyday edits (20 credits per image on NanoBanana). Nano Banana Pro is slower and costs more (45 credits) but renders fine detail and small text best and follows long prompts more closely. Both accept up to 8 reference images and output 1K, 2K or 4K.

Both models create and edit images from text and photos. They differ in speed, fine detail, text rendering and price.

## At a glance

- **Nano Banana 2:** 20 credits per image, fastest results
- **Nano Banana Pro:** 45 credits per image, highest fidelity
- **Resolution:** 1K, 2K or 4K at the same price
- **Reference images:** Up to 8 PNG, JPEG or WebP files, 10 MB each

- Side-by-side table
- When to use each
- Price per image

[Compare them yourself](https://getnanobanana.app/create)

## Where each model wins

- **Nano Banana 2: speed**: Quick iterations, social images and everyday photo edits.
- **Nano Banana Pro: detail**: Product shots, portraits and illustrations you publish.
- **Nano Banana Pro: typography**: Posters, labels and infographics with small, readable text.
- **Both: editing**: Change a photo with words and keep the rest intact.

## How to choose between them

1. **Draft with Nano Banana 2**: Explore ideas cheaply until the composition is right.
2. **Switch to Pro for the final**: Regenerate the chosen prompt with Nano Banana Pro.
3. **Pick the resolution**: 1K for the web, 2K for most uses, 4K for print.

## Is Nano Banana Pro worth the extra credits?

For images you publish, usually yes: fewer retries on text and fine detail often make up for the higher price. For brainstorming, social posts and quick edits, Nano Banana 2 is the better value at less than half the credits (20 vs 45).


## Nano Banana Pro price and cost

On NanoBanana a Nano Banana Pro image costs 45 credits at any resolution, about $0.39–$0.56 depending on your plan or pack; a Nano Banana 2 image costs 20 credits, about $0.17–$0.25. Failed generations are refunded to your balance automatically.


## Try each model

- [Nano Banana 2](https://getnanobanana.app/nano-banana-2): Fast image generation.
- [Nano Banana Pro](https://getnanobanana.app/nano-banana-pro): The highest fidelity.
- [Pricing](https://getnanobanana.app/pricing): Plans and credit packs.

## Nano Banana 2 vs Nano Banana Pro at a glance

| | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best for | Drafts and everyday edits | Final, detailed images |
| Speed | Seconds | Slower, more deliberate |
| Fine detail | Very good | Best |
| Text in images | Good | Excellent |
| Long prompts | Good | Follows them closely |
| Resolution | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Reference images | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| Credits per image | 20 | 45 |
| Cost in dollars | About $0.17–$0.25 | About $0.39–$0.56 |

## Nano Banana pricing: plans and credit packs

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 1,000 credits
- Pro: $24.99 / month, 2,800 credits
- Studio: $59.99 / month, 7,000 credits
- Mini: $4.99, 400 credits
- Standard: $14.99, 1,300 credits
- Mega: $39.99, 3,600 credits

## Nano Banana 2 vs Pro FAQ

### Which is better, Nano Banana 2 or Pro?

Nano Banana Pro gives the best detail and text; Nano Banana 2 is faster and cheaper. Most people draft with Nano Banana 2 and create final images with Pro.

### Is Nano Banana Pro slower?

Yes. Pro takes longer per image because it works through the prompt more carefully and renders finer detail, while Nano Banana 2 usually returns results in seconds.

### Do both models edit photos?

Yes. Both accept up to eight reference images and edit photos from plain-language instructions, at the same resolutions.

### How much does Nano Banana Pro cost?

On NanoBanana a Nano Banana Pro image costs 45 credits, compared with 20 for Nano Banana 2. The price is the same at 1K, 2K and 4K.

## Try both models side by side

Use your free credits on Nano Banana 2 and Pro.

_Last updated 2026-09-28_