AI image model comparison
Recraft V4.1 Flash vs Nano Banana 2
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Recraft
Recraft V4.1 Flash
Recraft V4.1 Flash is a text-to-image model from Recraft, the speed and cost tier of the V4.1 family.
- Per image
- $0.007
- Output / 1M
- $1.68
- Image Elo
- Not available
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, a.k.a. "Nano Banana 2," is Google’s latest state of the art image generation and editing model, delivering Pro-level visual quality at Flash speed.
- Per image
- $0.067
- Output / 1M
- $60
- Image Elo
- 1277
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Recraft V4.1 Flash
$0.007 vs $0.067, 9.6x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Recraft V4.1 Flash
Released September 23, 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
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 65.1% wins1277Image editing
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableNano Banana 2Not availableGraphic design
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 66.3% wins1262Logos
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableNano Banana 2#4 · 62.9% wins1262Pricing
Recraft V4.1 Flash vs Nano Banana 2 price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.007 | $0.067 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.68 | $60 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 1,120 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | $0.50 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Recraft V4.1 Flash$0.007Nano Banana 2$0.067Social media batch
50 images
Recraft V4.1 Flash$0.35Nano Banana 2$3.36Product catalog
1,000 images
Recraft V4.1 Flash$7Nano Banana 2$67.20Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 66K tokens | 131K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | Optional |
| Release date | September 23, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | Nano Banana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Not 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 | Supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Supported |
Keep exploring
More on these models
Other head-to-heads, the full model page, and the alternatives list for each model.
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- Nano Banana 2 vs FLUX.2 Flex
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- Nano Banana 2 vs Ming Image 0.1 Design
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- Nano Banana 2 vs Qwen Image 3
- Nano Banana 2 vs FLUX.2 Max
Our take
Recraft V4.1 Flash is 9.6x 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 Recraft V4.1 Flash or Nano Banana 2 cheaper?
Recraft V4.1 Flash is cheaper at about $0.007 per standard image, compared with $0.067 for Nano Banana 2. For 1,000 images that is $7 versus $67.20.
Can Recraft V4.1 Flash and Nano Banana 2 edit existing images?
Only Nano Banana 2 accepts reference images for editing. The other generates from text alone.
Can I use Recraft V4.1 Flash and Nano Banana 2 at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Recraft V4.1 Flash and Nano Banana 2 results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Recraft V4.1 Flash and Nano Banana 2 at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.