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Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) vs Inkling Small

Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image)Inkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.250$0.450
Output $/1M$1.50$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.563$0.637
Context window66K524K
Max output66K262K
ReleasedJun 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.563 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is cheaper: $0.563 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.50 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) and Inkling Small have?
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image): 65,536 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) and Inkling Small?
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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