Nano Banana 2.1 vs Seedream 5.0
In Endless, Seedream 5.0 costs less: from 7 credits per image, against 9 for Nano Banana 2.1. Nano Banana 2.1 is made by Google, and Seedream 5.0 by ByteDance. Both are available on every plan.
| Detail | Nano Banana 2.1 | Seedream 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | ByteDance | |
| Type | Image model | Image model |
| Price | From 9 credits per image | From 7 credits per image |
| Availability | Available on every plan | Available on every plan |
| Inputs | Text prompt, images | Text prompt, images |
| Outputs | Images | Images |
| Resolution | 1K, 2K or 4K | Lite up to 3K |
| Editing | Multi-turn, with consistent characters | Generation and edits with references |
| References | Not listed | Pro: up to 10 images |
| Added to Endless | Oct 6, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
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
When to pick Seedream 5.0
- Large batches of quick drafts on a low budget
- Placing real products into new scenes from reference photos
- Merging several references into one consistent image
Questions about Nano Banana 2.1 and Seedream 5.0
- Which is cheaper in Endless, Nano Banana 2.1 or Seedream 5.0?
- In Endless, Seedream 5.0 costs less: from 7 credits per image, against 9 for Nano Banana 2.1.
- Who makes Nano Banana 2.1 and Seedream 5.0?
- Nano Banana 2.1 is made by Google, and Seedream 5.0 by ByteDance.
- Which plan do I need for Nano Banana 2.1 and Seedream 5.0?
- Both are available on every plan.
- Can I use Nano Banana 2.1 and Seedream 5.0 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
Nano Banana 2.1 and Seedream 5.0 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.