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Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) vs Inkling

Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is 2.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)Inkling
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.300$1.00
Output $/1M$2.50$4.05
Blended $/1M$0.850$1.76
Context window33K524K
Max output8K472K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.850 vs $1.76 blended
Choose Inkling if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) cheaper than Inkling?
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is cheaper: $0.850 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $1.00. Output alone: $2.50 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling have?
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image): 32,768 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling?
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is made by Google. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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