Nano Banana 2.1 vs Palette

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Nano Banana 2.1 compared with Palette
Detail	Nano Banana 2.1	Palette
What it does	Create AI images from text or edit photos with multiple models and commercial-use license	AI tool to colorize black and white photos with realistic colors and 21+ filters
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	PT
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Basic: $19/month or $9.50/month billed yearly ($228/$114 annually, 7,200 credits/year); Pro: $39/month or $19.50/month billed yearly ($468/$234 annually, 18,000 credits/year); Max: $99/month or $49.50/month billed yearly ($1,188/$594 annually, 48,000 credits/year). Save 50% with annual billing.	Free plan: Unlimited color previews with watermark, resized to 500x500 pixels max. Paid subscription: $72/year ($0.15 per credit, 480 credits per year). One-time purchases: $49 for 75 credits, or other options from 1 to 500 photos. Annual billing saves 28%.
Key features	Text to Image: Describe subject, setting and style to create image drafts for campaigns, products, thumbnails and concepts Image Editing: Upload reference image and describe edits from background changes to visual style shifts Character Consistency: Use prompts and references to explore visual direction across scenes and poses Multiple Sizes & Quality: Create square, portrait, or landscape visuals with output options up to 4K Watermark-free downloads across all plans Commercial use license included with all subscriptions Multiple AI models including GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2 Priority generation queue for faster image creation All style templates included in subscription Automatic credit refunds for failed generations	Over 21 color filters to choose from Customize colors by adjusting keywords Watermark-free, full-resolution output up to 5000x5000 pixels Automatic credit rollover and refresh Up to 10 times faster processing Favorite filter pinning and organization Batch upload multiple images at once
What makes it different	Production-ready visuals with no design skills required Commercial-use license included on all plans with no watermarks Up to 4K resolution on supported models for professional output quality Reference image guidance for consistent and controlled results	Accurate and realistic colors with years of research Catches fine details like hands and lips One-time payment options available Rated 4.9 stars by 6.6 million users Simple and powerful customization interface
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)	9 no change since last check	60 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	17
Citation Flow (Majestic)	18	34
Referring domains (Majestic)	11	1959

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