Nano Banana 2.1: Price, Limits and When to Use It
Nano Banana 2.1 generates and edits images with 14 reference images and 1K/2K/4K output from 3 credits. Price table and how it compares with Nano Banana 2.
Nano Banana 2.1 is a new image model on VdoBloom that generates images from text and edits your photos, using up to 14 reference images, 15 aspect ratios and 1K, 2K or 4K output. It costs 3 credits at 1K, 4 credits at 2K and 6 credits at 4K. Nano Banana 2 charges a flat 15 credits, so 2.1 is the cheaper way to use the same set of controls.
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What Nano Banana 2.1 can do
Nano Banana 2.1 works in two places on VdoBloom. In Image Generation you write a prompt and get a new picture. In Image Edit you upload up to 14 photos and describe the change in plain language, for example “replace the grey sweater with a yellow raincoat, keep the face and background”.
- Reference images: up to 14 per job, the highest limit in the Nano Banana line (Nano Banana 2 Lite takes 10, Nano Banana Pro takes 8).
- Aspect ratios (15): auto, 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9, which includes very wide banner strips and tall rails.
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K and 4K.
- Output format: JPG or PNG.
What it costs on VdoBloom
| Model | Price per image |
|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2.1 | 3 credits (1K), 4 credits (2K), 6 credits (4K) |
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | 8 credits, flat |
| Nano Banana 2 | 15 credits, flat |
| Nano Banana Pro | 18 to 24 credits by resolution |
The price is the same in text-to-image and in image editing, and a job with fourteen reference photos costs the same as one with none. The exact amount is shown before you press Generate. VdoBloom sells one-time credit packs that never expire, with no subscription.
Nano Banana 2.1 or Nano Banana 2?
Both accept the same inputs, so the choice is price and your own judgement of the results. We do not publish a ranking between them. A fair test: run the same prompt and the same reference photos through both, at the same resolution, and keep the one you prefer. At 1K that test costs 3 credits for 2.1 and 15 for Nano Banana 2.
- Use Nano Banana 2.1 when you want the full control set at the lowest price, especially for many variations or 4K output.
- Use Nano Banana 2 when you like its output on a particular prompt.
- Use Nano Banana 2 Lite when one flat price is enough and ten reference images are plenty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nano Banana 2.1 cost?
3 credits for a 1K image, 4 credits for 2K and 6 credits for 4K.
Can I try Nano Banana 2.1 for free?
New accounts get 10 free credits at signup, enough for three 1K images. More credits come from referrals and challenges.
How many reference images does it accept?
Up to 14 per job.
Does Nano Banana 2.1 refuse some images?
Yes. Like the other Nano Banana models it carries the STRICT content label: the provider filters both prompts and uploaded images. Explicit and illegal content stays blocked everywhere on VdoBloom.
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