Nano Banana Pro vs 
Recraft V4
Recraft V4 is the newer model, released after Nano Banana Pro.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
| Spec | Nano Banana Pro | Recraft V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Feb 2026 |
Where to run it
Recraft V4
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Nano Banana Pro and Recraft V4?
Nano Banana Pro is developed by Google AI while Recraft V4 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 Pro or Recraft V4?
It depends on your use case. Nano Banana Pro and Recraft V4 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 Pro and Recraft V4 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Nano Banana Pro and Recraft V4 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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