AI image model comparison
Seedream 5.0 Lite vs Nano Banana 2
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 Lite
Seedream 5.0 Lite is an image generation model from ByteDance Seed.
- Per image
- $0.035
- Output / 1M
- $8.38
- 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
Seedream 5.0 Lite
$0.035 vs $0.067, 1.9x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
Seedream 5.0 Lite
Released August 13, 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 2#4 · 65.1% wins1277Image editing
Nano Banana 2Not availableGraphic design
Nano Banana 2#4 · 66.3% wins1262Logos
Nano Banana 2#4 · 62.9% wins1262Pricing
Seedream 5.0 Lite vs Nano Banana 2 price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.035 | $0.067 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $8.38 | $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
Nano Banana 2$0.067Social media batch
50 images
Nano Banana 2$3.36Product catalog
1,000 images
Nano Banana 2$67.20Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image, Text |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | Not available tokens | 131K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | Optional |
| Release date | August 13, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Keep exploring
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Our take
Seedream 5.0 Lite is 1.9x 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 Lite or Nano Banana 2 cheaper?
Seedream 5.0 Lite is cheaper at about $0.035 per standard image, compared with $0.067 for Nano Banana 2. For 1,000 images that is $35 versus $67.20.
Can Seedream 5.0 Lite and Nano Banana 2 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 Lite and Nano Banana 2 at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Seedream 5.0 Lite and Nano Banana 2 results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Seedream 5.0 Lite and Nano Banana 2 at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.