Nano Banana 2 vs 
Recraft V4 Pro
Nano Banana 2 is the newer model, released after Recraft V4 Pro.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Nano Banana 2 | Recraft V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
Where to run it
Recraft V4 Pro
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 and Recraft V4 Pro?
Nano Banana 2 is developed by Google AI while Recraft V4 Pro is developed by Recraft. You can compare their actual outputs across 16 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Nano Banana 2 or Recraft V4 Pro?
It depends on your use case. Nano Banana 2 and Recraft V4 Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 16 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Nano Banana 2 and Recraft V4 Pro on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana 2 and Recraft V4 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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