Nano Banana 2.1 vs 
Recraft V4.1 Flash
Nano Banana 2.1 is the newer model, released after Recraft V4.1 Flash.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Nano Banana 2.1 | Recraft V4.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.5/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $7.5/M tokens | — |
| Context window | 66K tokens | — |
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 |
| 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
Recraft V4.1 Flash1 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 Recraft V4.1 Flash?
Nano Banana 2.1 is developed by Google AI while Recraft V4.1 Flash is developed by Recraft. 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 Recraft V4.1 Flash?
It depends on your use case. Nano Banana 2.1 and Recraft V4.1 Flash 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 Recraft V4.1 Flash on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana 2.1 and Recraft V4.1 Flash 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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