AI image model comparison
Seedream 5.0 Flash vs Nano Banana Pro
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
ByteDance Seed
Seedream 5.0 Flash
Seedream 5.0 Flash is an image generation and editing model from ByteDance Seed.
- Per image
- $0.018
- Output / 1M
- $4.31
- Image Elo
- Not available
Nano Banana Pro is Google’s most advanced image-generation and editing model, built on Gemini 3 Pro.
- Per image
- $0.13
- Output / 1M
- $120
- Image Elo
- 1244
At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Seedream 5.0 Flash
$0.018 vs $0.13, 7.5x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Only one editing score is available
Newer release
Seedream 5.0 Flash
Released October 1, 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 Pro#5 · 62.1% wins1244Image editing
Nano Banana Pro#3 · 66% wins1252Graphic design
Nano Banana Pro#5 · 65.8% wins1251Logos
Nano Banana Pro#6 · 61% wins1240Pricing
Seedream 5.0 Flash vs Nano Banana Pro price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.018 | $0.13 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $4.31 | $120 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 1,120 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | $2 |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | Included | $2 |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Nano Banana Pro$0.13Social media batch
50 images
Nano Banana Pro$6.72Product catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana Pro$134.40Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | Not available tokens | 131K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | Always on |
| Release date | October 1, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Supported | Supported |
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Our take
Seedream 5.0 Flash is 7.5x 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 Seedream 5.0 Flash or Nano Banana Pro cheaper?
Seedream 5.0 Flash is cheaper at about $0.018 per standard image, compared with $0.13 for Nano Banana Pro. For 1,000 images that is $18 versus $134.40.
Can Seedream 5.0 Flash and Nano Banana Pro 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 Seedream 5.0 Flash and Nano Banana Pro at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Seedream 5.0 Flash and Nano Banana Pro results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Seedream 5.0 Flash and Nano Banana Pro at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.