Nano Banana 2.1 vs Photo for Video

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Nano Banana 2.1 compared with Photo for Video
Detail	Nano Banana 2.1	Photo for Video
What it does	AI image generator and editor with Google's Nano Banana 2.1 model	Turn any photo into a video with AI motion
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	SI	Not given
Pricing model	Not given	Freemium
Pricing	Free tier: 24 credits for new sign-ups. Subscriptions: Basic €95/year (€7.92/month, €9.90/month with monthly billing), Pro €239/year (€19.92/month, €24.90/month with monthly billing), Studio €575/year (€47.92/month, €59.90/month with monthly billing). Per-image costs: 1K resolution 15 credits, 2K re	Lite: $14.99/month (18,750 credits), Plus: $24.99/month (31,250 credits), Pro: $49.99/month (62,500 credits). One-time credits: $10 (10,000 credits, expire after 90 days), $20 (20,000 credits, expire after 90 days), $50 (50,000 credits, expire after 90 days). Standard videos use approximately 660 cr
Key features	Native 4K output with 1K and 2K options Up to 14 reference images per request Multiple aspect ratios from 1:1 to 21:9 plus panoramic formats Consistent characters and products across images Readable text in multiple languages Precise, targeted edits to specific regions Image to Image editing with up to 14 photos Commercial use rights for generated images No installation required, browser-based interface Automatic credit refund for failed generations	Upload photos in JPG, PNG or WebP formats Describe motion with text prompts Generate AI-animated videos with natural motion Download watermark-free MP4 exports Process old scanned photos and digitized prints Automatic deletion of files after 7 days Multi-photo storytelling and final exports Audio-ready workflows for premium motion clips Customizable video model, duration, resolution, and audio settings One-time credit packs with 90-day expiration
What makes it different	Sharper detail and more reliable text rendering than Nano Banana 2 About half the API cost of previous models Fast generation typically under one minute Targeted region editing without affecting rest of image Simple credit-based pricing with no token conversion needed	No subscription required; pay per video with flexible one-time credits Preserves original family photos and facial details in animations Automatically deletes uploaded content after 7 days for privacy Designed specifically for tribute videos, memorials, and family keepsakes Works with old restored photos and scanned prints
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	6 no change since last check	7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	7	6
Citation Flow (Majestic)	16	24
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	37

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