AI image model comparison
FLUX 3 Image Klein vs Nano Banana
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
FLUX 3 Image Klein is an open-weights image generation and editing model from Black Forest Labs.
- Per image
- $0.008
- Output / 1M
- $1.92
- Image Elo
- Not available
Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a.k.a. "Nano Banana," is now generally available. It is a state of the art image generation model with contextual understanding.
- Per image
- $0.039
- Output / 1M
- $30
- Image Elo
- 1186
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At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
FLUX 3 Image Klein
$0.008 vs $0.039, 4.8x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
FLUX 3 Image Klein
Released October 15, 2026
Quality
Image quality rankings
Elo ratings from Design Arena, where people vote between two anonymous images made from the same prompt. Higher is better.
Image generation
Nano Banana#10 · 55.6% wins1186Image editing
Nano BananaNot availableGraphic design
Nano Banana#10 · 56.9% wins1168Logos
Nano Banana#11 · 51.4% wins1169Pricing
FLUX 3 Image Klein vs Nano Banana price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.008 | $0.039 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.92 | $30 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 1,290 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | $0.30 |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | Included | $0.30 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Nano Banana$0.039Social media batch
50 images
Nano Banana$1.93Product catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana$38.70Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Nano Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 47K tokens | 33K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | October 15, 2026 | October 7, 2025 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Not supported | Supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Supported |
Keep exploring
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Our take
FLUX 3 Image Klein is 4.8x cheaper per image. The right pick depends on your workload, so the quickest way to settle it is to send the same prompt to both and compare.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is FLUX 3 Image Klein or Nano Banana cheaper?
FLUX 3 Image Klein is cheaper at about $0.008 per standard image, compared with $0.039 for Nano Banana. For 1,000 images that is $8 versus $38.70.
Can FLUX 3 Image Klein and Nano Banana edit existing images?
Yes. Both accept reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, different lighting, or added text.
Can I use FLUX 3 Image Klein and Nano Banana at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see FLUX 3 Image Klein and Nano Banana results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to FLUX 3 Image Klein and Nano Banana at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.