Which should you pick?
Nano Banana 2.1 and GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit start at the same 4 credits for a complete generation.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit holds the stronger leaderboard position (#2 in edit image against #4 in text to image). Those are two different leaderboards unless the category matches — Versely ranks each capability separately.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit supports more aspect ratios (16: auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21, 5:4, 4:5), giving it more format flexibility.
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit requires a starting image; Nano Banana 2.1 can generate from a text prompt alone.
What a job costs
Nano Banana 2.1
4-7 credits
It bills a flat rate that changes with output resolution, and the price moves with output resolution.
- SD/HD4 credits
- 4K7 credits
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit
4-7 credits
It bills quality resolution flat, and the price moves with output resolution.
- SD/HD4 credits
- 4K7 credits
All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Nano Banana 2.1 | GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | |
| Cost per job | 4-7 credits | 4-7 credits |
| Billing | a flat rate that changes with output resolution | quality resolution flat |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 8:1, 4:1, 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, 1:4, 1:8, auto | auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21, 5:4, 4:5 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | 1K, 2K, 4K | 1K, 2K, 4K |
| Requires starting image | No | Yes |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | — |
| Leaderboard | #4 in text to image | #2 in edit image |
| Released | Oct 8, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Nano Banana 2.1
text to image, text to image, image editing, text rendering, character consistency, multi reference, 4k
Only GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit
gpt, edit, multi image input, mask, high fidelity, up to 4k
Both list: image to image, edit image.
Leaderboard positions
Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so a position is only comparable between two models within the same row.
Nano Banana 2.1
- Edit image#4
- Text to image#4
GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit
- Edit image#2
Full Nano Banana 2.1 spec sheet →
Google's newest Nano Banana for image generation and editing, with improved image quality, prompt adherence, character consistency and text rendering. Up to 10 reference images and 1K, 2K or 4K output.
Full GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit spec sheet →
Precise editing with OpenAI's default GPT Image 2.5 model: changes only what is asked, keeping subject, composition and background intact, with reference subjects staying recognisable across styles and successive edits. Up to 16 input images and an optional mask.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2.1 or GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit?+
Neither — both start at 4 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Nano Banana 2.1 do that GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit can't, or vice versa?+
Only Nano Banana 2.1 lists text to image, text to image, image editing, text rendering, character consistency, multi reference, 4k. Only GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit lists gpt, edit, multi image input, mask, high fidelity, up to 4k. Both list image to image, edit image.
How do Nano Banana 2.1 and GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit bill?+
Nano Banana 2.1 bills a flat rate that changes with output resolution, and its price moves with output resolution. GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit bills quality resolution flat, and its price moves with output resolution. Both are charged in Versely credits.
Which ranks higher, Nano Banana 2.1 or GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit?+
Nano Banana 2.1 sits at #4 in text to image and GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit at #2 in edit image on Versely's live model rankings. Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so those positions are only a direct comparison when the category is the same.
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