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by Google · Image

Google’s newest image model (Oct 6) · #4 on the Artificial Analysis text-to-image arena · about half the price of Nano Banana 2 · in the Gemini app.

91/100AIVerso score
#3 of 24in Image
Free – $0.05/imgStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s newest image generation and editing model, released on October 6, 2026 and built on Gemini 3.6 Flash. It is available in the Gemini app, Google AI Studio and the API, ranks #4 on the Artificial Analysis text-to-image arena and costs about half as much per image as Nano Banana 2.

Best for

Nano Banana 2.1 pricing

Nano Banana 2.1 has a free tier. Price: Free – $0.05/img.

Plans & prices

Looking for something cheaper? GPT Image 2.5 by OpenAI costs API pay-per-use.

Prices as published by Google. This page was last updated on October 23, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderGoogle
CategoryImage
Starting priceFree – $0.05/img
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Mobile appiOS & Android

Key facts

Features

✓ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✗ Native audio model
✓ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✗ PDF analysis

Strengths

Top 3 of 24 AI image generators on AIVerso (#3)
Free tier available
Built-in web search
API access for developers
iOS & Android apps

Limitations

No notable limitations in our data

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 is Google’s newest image generation and editing model, released on October 6, 2026 and built on Gemini 3.6 Flash. It is available in the Gemini app, Google AI Studio and the API, ranks #4 on the Artificial Analysis text-to-image arena and costs about half as much per image as Nano Banana 2.

What is Nano Banana 2.1 best for?

Nano Banana 2.1 is a strong pick for: Editing photos simply by describing the change; Images with in-image text and infographics; Free image generation inside the Gemini app.

How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?

Nano Banana 2.1 starts at Free – $0.05/img (Free in the Gemini app (with limits) · API $0.034 per 1K image · $0.050 per 2K image). A free tier is available. A cheaper option from another provider is GPT Image 2.5 (API pay-per-use).

Is Nano Banana 2.1 free?

Yes — Nano Banana 2.1 has a free tier. Pricing: Free – $0.05/img (details: Free in the Gemini app (with limits) · API $0.034 per 1K image · $0.050 per 2K image).

What are the best alternatives to Nano Banana 2.1?

The highest-rated AI image generators from other providers on AIVerso are GPT Image 2.5 (94/100), Midjourney V8.2 (93/100), MAI-Image-2.6 (90/100).

Does Nano Banana 2.1 have an API?

Yes, Nano Banana 2.1 can be used via an API.

How does AIVerso rate Nano Banana 2.1?

Nano Banana 2.1 scores 91/100 on AIVerso and ranks #3 of 24 in Image. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: October 23, 2026.