Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana Pro
Nano Banana 2.1 is the newer model, released after Nano Banana Pro.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Nano Banana 2.1 | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.5/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $7.5/M tokens | — |
| Context window | 66K tokens | — |
| Weights | Closed | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Nov 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $15.00 | not listed |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Nano Banana 2.11 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro?
Both are developed by Google AI but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana Pro?
It depends on your use case. Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana 2.1 and Nano Banana Pro 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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