Ideogram 4.0 vs Nano Banana 2
Ideogram 4.0 is the cheaper option at 19 Tools credits per image at 1K (about €0,08–€0,11), 14% less than Nano Banana 2 at 22 credits (€0,09–€0,12). Nano Banana 2 goes up to 4K, Ideogram 4.0 tops out at 2K. Below: the full side-by-side, when to pick which, and both live price tables.
Side by side
| Ideogram 4.0 | Nano Banana 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ideogram | |
| Type | Image model | Image model |
| Price per image | 19 credits · €0,08–€0,11 image at 1K | 22 credits · €0,09–€0,12 image at 1K |
| 10 images | 190 credits · €0,82–€1,05 | 220 credits · €0,95–€1,22 |
| 100 images | 1,900 credits · €8,19–€10,53 | 2,200 credits · €9,48–€12,20 |
| Max resolution | 2K | 4K |
| Best for | Posters, logos and images with legible text | Prompt-faithful images and quick edits |
| Model page | Ideogram 4.0 | Nano Banana 2 |
Which should you choose?
Choose Ideogram 4.0 if
- price per image is the deciding factor (19 vs 22 credits)
- the image contains text that has to be legible
- your typical job is posters, logos and images with legible text
Choose Nano Banana 2 if
- you need 4K output
- your typical job is prompt-faithful images and quick edits
Still unsure? Run one identical prompt through both. In Vyndexo that is two generations from the same screen and the same credit balance.
Ideogram 4.0 price table
| Model | Small 768 px | 1K 1024 px | 1.5K 1536 px | 2K 2048 px | 3K 3072 px | 4K 4096 px |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideogram 4.0 | — | 19 | — | 19 | — | — |
Nano Banana 2 price table
| Model | Small 768 px | 1K 1024 px | 1.5K 1536 px | 2K 2048 px | 3K 3072 px | 4K 4096 px |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 | — | 22 | — | 34 | — | 50 |
Use either without a subscription
Both models are pay per use in Vyndexo: credit packs run from €4.99 for 900 credits to €999.99 for 230,000 credits, the € ranges on this page use the most and least expensive pack. See pricing, or the model pages for Ideogram 4.0 and Nano Banana 2.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Ideogram 4.0 or Nano Banana 2?
- Ideogram 4. Prices are the live Vyndexo table and depend only on which credit pack you buy.
- Which gives better quality, Ideogram 4.0 or Nano Banana 2?
- Nano Banana 2 offers the higher maximum resolution (4K). Quality also depends on the job: Ideogram 4.0 is best for posters, logos and images with legible text, Nano Banana 2 for prompt-faithful images and quick edits. The fastest way to decide is to run the same prompt through both, which Vyndexo lets you do from one account.
- Can I use both Ideogram 4.0 and Nano Banana 2 in Vyndexo?
- Yes. Both run inside the same Vyndexo workspace with one credit balance, so you can switch per generation. You do not need a Ideogram or Google account or subscription.
- Do credits expire if I only use Ideogram 4.0 occasionally?
- No. Tools credits never expire, there is no monthly fee, and failed generations are not charged.