Nano Banana 2.1 vs Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)
Both run on one Varosity key, over the API or from your agent, at the provider's list price with no markup. Failed renders are never billed.
| Feature | Nano Banana 2.1 | Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) |
|---|---|---|
| Price on Varosity credits | $0.04/img | $0.14/img |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:5 · 21:9 | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:5 · 21:9 |
| Inputs | text-to-image · image-to-image | text-to-image |
| Your own provider key | No (Varosity credits only) | Yes, at the provider's list price (same as Credits at default settings) |
| Trade-offs | 1K via Varosity | pricier than the other Google image tiers · text-to-image only via Varosity |
| Model ID | nano-banana-2.1 | gemini-3-pro-image |
Pick Nano Banana 2.1 for
The newest Nano Banana: polished visual design, consistent subjects and readable in-image text, and edits that keep the subject from a reference image.
Instead: gemini-3-pro-image (Nano Banana Pro) for multilingual text and complex layouts; flux-1-schnell for 1¢ drafts; nano-banana for the cheapest identity-preserving edits.
Nano Banana 2.1 details and examplePick Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) for
Nano Banana Pro: best legible, multilingual in-image text and reasoning-driven layouts (infographics, menus, diagrams).
Instead: nano-banana when you need a reference image edited; gemini-3.1-flash-image for cheaper volume.
Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) details and example