GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana 2
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.2/10). It is also cheaper: $6.00 per 100 images, vs $8.00.
| Criterion | GPT Image 2 | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.4/10better | 9.2/10 |
| Realism | 9.1 | 9.2better |
| Prompt adherence | 9.7better | 9.4 |
| Art direction | 9.0better | 8.8 |
| Price of 100 images | $6.00better | $8.00 |
| Published API price | $0.06 per image | $0.08 per image |
| Developer | OpenAI | |
| Released | April 2026 | February 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose GPT Image 2 if…
you care most about legible, correctly spelled text and complex layouts.
- Legible, correctly spelled text
- Complex layouts
- Consistent character sheets
- Photos look less artistic than Midjourney
Choose Nano Banana 2 if…
you care most about keeps one brand consistent across many visuals and legible diagrams and data viz.
- Keeps one brand consistent across many visuals
- Legible diagrams and data viz
- Fairly neutral default style
Images side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
GPT Image 2
Nano Banana 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2?
GPT Image 2 (OpenAI): The best for text in images: posters, covers, infographics and mockups. Nano Banana 2 (Google): The most versatile: maps, diagrams, menus and product photos with the same brand identity.
GPT Image 2 or Nano Banana 2: which one is better?
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.2/10). It is also cheaper: $6.00 per 100 images, vs $8.00.
Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or Nano Banana 2?
GPT Image 2, at $6.00 per 100 images through the API ($0.06 per image), vs $8.00 for Nano Banana 2.