Which should you pick?
Nano Banana and Recraft 4 Text to Image start at the same 4 credits for a complete generation.
Nano Banana supports more aspect ratios (11: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 3:4, 4:3, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 21:9, auto), giving it more format flexibility.
What a job costs
Nano Banana
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 | 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 | 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 3:4, 4:3, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 21:9, auto | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | SD, HD, 4K | — |
| Requires starting image | No | No |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | — | — |
| Leaderboard | Unranked | Unranked |
| Released | Aug 26, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Nano Banana
quick, budget friendly, vibrant
Only Recraft 4 Text to Image
Nothing the other one doesn't also list.
Both list: text to image.
Full Nano Banana spec sheet →
Fast and efficient image generation with vibrant colors
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.
More comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Nano Banana or Recraft 4 Text to Image?+
Neither — both start at 4 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Nano Banana do that Recraft 4 Text to Image can't, or vice versa?+
Only Nano Banana lists quick, budget friendly, vibrant. Both list text to image.
How do Nano Banana and Recraft 4 Text to Image bill?+
Nano Banana bills a flat rate per generation. Recraft 4 Text to Image bills a flat rate per generation. Both are charged in Versely credits.
Try both inside Versely
The all-in-one AI studio for creators. 60+ models for video, image, voice, music and lipsync in a single app.