Which should you pick?
Nano Banana 2 and Leonardo Lucid Origin start at the same 4 credits for a complete generation.
Nano Banana 2 holds the stronger leaderboard position (#7 in text to image against #96 in text to image). Those are two different leaderboards unless the category matches — Versely ranks each capability separately.
Nano Banana 2 supports more aspect ratios (15: 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), giving it more format flexibility.
What a job costs
Nano Banana 2
4 credits
It bills a flat rate per generation.
- Price4 credits
Leonardo Lucid Origin
4 credits
It bills a flat rate per generation.
- Price4 credits
All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Nano Banana 2 | Leonardo Lucid Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Leonardo | |
| Cost per job | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Billing | a flat rate per generation | a flat rate per generation |
| 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 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 5:4, 3:4, 4:3, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | 1K, 2K, 4K | SD, HD, 4K |
| Requires starting image | No | No |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | Up to 14 | — |
| Leaderboard | #7 in text to image | #96 in text to image |
| Released | Feb 26, 2026 | Aug 5, 2025 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Nano Banana 2
image to image, edit image, ultra fast, lightweight
Only Leonardo Lucid Origin
lucid, origin, creative
Both list: text to image, text to 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
- Text to image#7
Leonardo Lucid Origin
- Text to image#96
Full Nano Banana 2 spec sheet →
Ultra-fast lightweight image generation with Nano Banana 2 for rapid creative iteration
Full Leonardo Lucid Origin spec sheet →
Leonardo's Lucid Origin — a versatile image model spanning photoreal to stylised output with strong adherence to detailed art direction. A dependable general-purpose pick for brand visuals.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 or Leonardo Lucid Origin?+
Neither — both start at 4 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Nano Banana 2 do that Leonardo Lucid Origin can't, or vice versa?+
Only Nano Banana 2 lists image to image, edit image, ultra fast, lightweight. Only Leonardo Lucid Origin lists lucid, origin, creative. Both list text to image, text to image.
How do Nano Banana 2 and Leonardo Lucid Origin bill?+
Nano Banana 2 bills a flat rate per generation. Leonardo Lucid Origin bills a flat rate per generation. Both are charged in Versely credits.
Which ranks higher, Nano Banana 2 or Leonardo Lucid Origin?+
Nano Banana 2 sits at #7 in text to image and Leonardo Lucid Origin at #96 in text to 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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