FLUX Kontext Pro vs 
Nano Banana 2.1
Nano Banana 2.1 is the newer model, released after FLUX Kontext Pro.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nano Banana 2.1 has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.
| Spec | FLUX Kontext Pro | Nano Banana 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $1.5/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $7.5/M tokens |
| Context window | — | 66K tokens |
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | — | No |
| Released | Nov 2024 | Oct 2026 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $15.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
FLUX Kontext Pro
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Nano Banana 2.11 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between FLUX Kontext Pro and Nano Banana 2.1?
FLUX Kontext Pro is developed by Black Forest Labs while Nano Banana 2.1 is developed by Google AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, FLUX Kontext Pro or Nano Banana 2.1?
It depends on your use case. FLUX Kontext Pro and Nano Banana 2.1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare FLUX Kontext Pro and Nano Banana 2.1 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX Kontext Pro and Nano Banana 2.1 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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