Nano Banana 2 vs Seedream 5.0 Pro
Nano Banana 2 has the higher overall score (9.2/10 vs 9.0/10). It is also cheaper: $8.00 per 100 images, vs $11.00.
| Criterion | Nano Banana 2 | Seedream 5.0 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.2/10better | 9.0/10 |
| Realism | 9.2 | 9.3better |
| Prompt adherence | 9.4better | 9.0 |
| Art direction | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Price of 100 images | $8.00better | $11.00 |
| Published API price | $0.08 per image | $0.11 per image |
| Developer | ByteDance | |
| Released | February 2026 | June 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
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
Choose Seedream 5.0 Pro if…
you care most about product and cosmetics photography and consistent variations across a campaign.
- Product and cosmetics photography
- Consistent variations across a campaign
- More expensive than GPT Image 2
Images side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
Nano Banana 2
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 and Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Nano Banana 2 (Google): The most versatile: maps, diagrams, menus and product photos with the same brand identity. Seedream 5.0 Pro (ByteDance): Built for product ads: packaging, catalogs and billboards with sharp 2K output.
Nano Banana 2 or Seedream 5.0 Pro: which one is better?
Nano Banana 2 has the higher overall score (9.2/10 vs 9.0/10). It is also cheaper: $8.00 per 100 images, vs $11.00.
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 or Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Nano Banana 2, at $8.00 per 100 images through the API ($0.08 per image), vs $11.00 for Seedream 5.0 Pro.