Nano Banana 2.1
Google's Gemini-based image model, released 6 October 2026. What it does, what it costs, and what you can run on Slloy right now.
Conversational editing
It accepts text, image, video and PDF input and returns edited images, so multi-step revisions stay in one conversation.
14 reference images
Up to 10 object references and 4 character references in a single request, for product and character consistency.
Search grounding
Optionally grounds generation in Google Web Search and Image Search, which helps with real-world subjects and current products.
About Nano Banana 2.1
Nano Banana 2.1 is Google's image generation and editing model, generally available since 6 October 2026 as an update to Nano Banana 2. It keeps Flash-level speed and cost while improving image quality, prompt adherence, character consistency across multi-turn edits and text rendering. Google deprecated Nano Banana 2 at the same time and now recommends 2.1 for new projects.
Specifications
| API model name | gemini-nano-banana-2.1 |
|---|---|
| Released | 6 October 2026, generally available |
| Output sizes | 1K (default), 2K and 4K — no 512px tier |
| Aspect ratios | 14 ratios, including 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1 |
| Reference images | Up to 14 (10 objects plus 4 characters) |
| Official price | Image output at $30 per million tokens — about $0.0336 per 1K image, $0.0504 at 2K, $0.113 at 4K |
Specifications checked against Google documentation on October 6, 2026.
What changed from the previous generation
- Half the price of Nano Banana 2 at 1K and 2K on Google's standard API rates.
- Fixed tiling artefacts at 2K and 4K for wide and panoramic ratios such as 1:4, 4:1, 1:8 and 8:1.
- Better text rendering and infographic layout accuracy.
- No 512px tier, and thinking cannot be switched off — only set to minimal, medium or high.
Available on Slloy today
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seedream 5.0 | Image | 20 credit |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro | Image | 30 credit |
| Z-Image Turbo | Image | 10 credit |
FAQ
Is Nano Banana 2.1 available on Slloy?
No. Slloy runs Seedream 5.0, Qwen-Image 3.0 and Z-Image Turbo for images, plus eight video models. Nano Banana 2.1 is Google's model and is reached through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio and the Gemini app.
What is the closest alternative on Slloy?
For prompt-driven edits and character consistency, Seedream 5.0 at 20 credits per image. For text inside images such as posters, packaging and infographics, Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro at 30 credits, which is the strongest text-rendering model on the platform.
How does the price compare?
Google lists image output at $30 per million tokens, roughly $0.0336 for a 1K image and $0.113 at 4K. Slloy charges 20 credits per image, about $0.16 on paid plans, with 100 free credits for new accounts. Resolution tiers and reference-image limits differ, so compare on the specific job rather than the headline number.
Why is this page not a product page?
Because we do not offer the model. A landing page that implies otherwise wastes your time and gets classified as a doorway page. This page exists so you can check the specifications in one place and then use something that actually runs.
Will Slloy add it?
There is no announced date. Slloy adds a model after the channel is contracted, priced and load-tested, not on the vendor's launch day. When it lands it will appear in the workbench model list, and this page will change to point at it.