Ideogram 4.5 vs Nano Banana 2.1
In Endless, Ideogram 4.5 costs less: from 3 credits per image, against 9 for Nano Banana 2.1. Ideogram 4.5 is made by Ideogram, and Nano Banana 2.1 by Google. Both are available on every plan.
| Detail | Ideogram 4.5 | Nano Banana 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Ideogram | |
| Type | Image model | Image model |
| Price | From 3 credits per image | From 9 credits per image |
| Availability | Available on every plan | Available on every plan |
| Inputs | Text prompt, attached images | Text prompt, images |
| Outputs | Images | Images |
| Resolution | 1K or 2K | 1K, 2K or 4K |
| Editing | Keeps unedited areas across turns | Multi-turn, with consistent characters |
| Added to Endless | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
When to pick Ideogram 4.5
- Posters and social graphics with headlines that must read correctly
- Logo and wordmark drafts
- Step-by-step edits to one image without drift
- Swapping copy or colors on an existing design
When to pick Nano Banana 2.1
- Keeping a character consistent across a whole campaign
- Social layouts with clean, legible typography
- Multi-round product edits toward a final image
- Extra-wide or extra-tall formats at 2K and 4K
Questions about Ideogram 4.5 and Nano Banana 2.1
- Which is cheaper in Endless, Ideogram 4.5 or Nano Banana 2.1?
- In Endless, Ideogram 4.5 costs less: from 3 credits per image, against 9 for Nano Banana 2.1.
- Who makes Ideogram 4.5 and Nano Banana 2.1?
- Ideogram 4.5 is made by Ideogram, and Nano Banana 2.1 by Google.
- Which plan do I need for Ideogram 4.5 and Nano Banana 2.1?
- Both are available on every plan.
- Can I use Ideogram 4.5 and Nano Banana 2.1 in the same workspace?
- Yes. Both are in Endless, so you can switch between them in chat or on the canvas and pay for both from one shared credit balance.
Use both in Endless
Ideogram 4.5 and Nano Banana 2.1 sit in the same workspace. Switch between them in chat or on the canvas and run the same prompt on each. Your team pays for both from one shared credit balance.