Which should you pick?
Nano Banana 2 and Recraft 4 Text to Image start at the same 4 credits for a complete generation.
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
Recraft 4 Text to Image
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 | Recraft 4 Text to Image |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Recraft | |
| Cost per job | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Billing | a flat rate per generation | a flat rate per generation |
| Max resolution | 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, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | 1K, 2K, 4K | — |
| Requires starting image | No | No |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | Up to 14 | — |
| Leaderboard | #7 in text to image | Unranked |
| Released | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Nano Banana 2
image to image, edit image, ultra fast, lightweight
Only Recraft 4 Text to Image
Nothing the other one doesn't also list.
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
Recraft 4 Text to Image
Not on a Versely leaderboard yet.
Full Nano Banana 2 spec sheet →
Ultra-fast lightweight image generation with Nano Banana 2 for rapid creative iteration
Full Recraft 4 Text to Image spec sheet →
Recraft 4 is a powerful text-to-image model that generates high-quality images from textual descriptions. It is designed to create detailed and visually appealing images based on user input, making it ideal for various applications such as content creation, design, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana 2 or Recraft 4 Text to Image?+
Neither — both start at 4 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Nano Banana 2 do that Recraft 4 Text to Image can't, or vice versa?+
Only Nano Banana 2 lists image to image, edit image, ultra fast, lightweight. Both list text to image, text to image.
How do Nano Banana 2 and Recraft 4 Text to Image bill?+
Nano Banana 2 bills a flat rate per generation. Recraft 4 Text to Image bills a flat rate per generation. Both are charged in Versely credits.
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