imgskitThe same prompt can look completely different from one model to another. Compare what each model does best across realism, layout, reference-driven editing, and complex reasoning.
Start with the task, then compare the details. Pricing and capabilities are read from the live model pool and stay in sync with platform configuration.
Fast, high-quality generation and editing
Best forGeneral image generation · Reference-based editing
High-quality generation and editing for detailed visuals
Best forDetail-dense scenes and illustrations · Complex layouts and compositions
Built for fast iteration
Best forRapid exploration of multiple directions · Generate-and-adjust workflows
Cost-efficient GPT Image 2.6 at 1K
Best forLarge batches of drafts and concepts · 1K social media images
High-capability generation and editing in the 2.5 series
Best forHigh-quality final images · Complex image editing
A fast choice for high-quality everyday generation
Best forEveryday commercial visuals · Fast creative drafts
Realistic texture, transparent assets, and stable multi-turn edits
Best forImages that need repeated local edits · Transparent-background creative assets
Low-latency, low-cost multimodal generation and editing
Best forLatency- or cost-sensitive applications · Precise edits in selected image regions
Efficient image generation and conversational editing
Official model: gemini-nano-banana-2.1
Best forMulti-turn revisions and continuous creation · Images that benefit from live search information
Complex design, product mockups, and data visualization
Official model: Nano Banana Pro · gemini-3-pro-image
Best forComplex graphic design and posters · High-fidelity product mockups
High-quality generation and editing at a mainstream price and low latency
Official model: Nano Banana 2 · gemini-3.1-flash-image
Best forEveryday commercial visuals · Low-latency batch generation
The fastest and most affordable Gemini image model
Official model: Nano Banana 2 Lite · gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image
Best forHigh-concurrency batch generation · Fast draft iteration
Precise generation and editing for real creative work
Best forStyle transfer and visual experiments · Reference-driven creative edits
Use “Best for” to narrow the list, then open a detail panel to confirm resolution, reference-image limits, and output formats.
| Model | Best for | Resolution | References | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General image generation | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 16 | 5–12 Stars | |
| Detail-dense scenes and illustrations | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 16 | 10–24 Stars | |
| Rapid exploration of multiple directions | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 16 | 10–24 Stars | |
| Large batches of drafts and concepts | 1K | Up to 16 | 8 Stars | |
| High-quality final images | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 16 | 10–24 Stars | |
| Everyday commercial visuals | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 16 | 10–24 Stars | |
| Images that need repeated local edits | 1K / 2K | Up to 10 | 6–9 Stars | |
| Latency- or cost-sensitive applications | 1K / 2K | Up to 10 | 6–7 Stars | |
| Multi-turn revisions and continuous creation | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 14 | 5–12 Stars | |
| Complex graphic design and posters | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 14 | 12–20 Stars | |
| Everyday commercial visuals | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 14 | 8–16 Stars | |
| High-concurrency batch generation | 1K | Up to 14 | 4 Stars | |
| Style transfer and visual experiments | 1K / 2K / 4K | Up to 5 | 5–9 Stars |
Start with the model that best matches the task, then try the same prompt across models. That is usually more useful than comparing specifications alone.