Side-by-side comparison · Image, Logo & Design

Nano Banana vs Spline

Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.

Best overall

Nano Banana

4.6

From $19.99/mo

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Spline

4.0

From $0

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At a glance

Nano Banana4.6

Best overallBest valueEasiest to use

Pick it if: Marketers, store owners and creators who need realistic images and edits that stay true to the original person or product.

Spline4.0

Pick it if: Designers, marketers and founders who want 3D visuals on their website or product without learning Blender.

Overview

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
In one line	Google's image model. Describe an edit and faces and products stay the same.	Design interactive 3D for websites and apps in your browser, with AI that builds scenes.
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$19.99/mo	$0
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Works with Claude Code	Yes	Yes

Rating breakdown

Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Overall rating	4.6Winner	4.0
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.	4.5	3.5
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.	4.5	4.5
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.	5.0	4.5
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.	4.5	3.5
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.	4.5	4.0

Feature comparison

A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Access & platform
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Mobile app	Yes	No
Desktop app	No	Yes
Browser extension	No	No
API access	Yes	Yes
Teams & business
Team workspace	No	Yes
Enterprise plan or SSO	Yes	Yes
Connects to other apps	Yes	Yes
Open source or self-hosted	No	No
AI abilities
Works with your files	Yes	Yes
Understands images	Yes	Yes
Makes images	Yes	Yes
Makes video	No	No
Writes code	No	Yes
Runs agents or automations	No	Yes
Learns your brand or style	No	No
Works in many languages	Yes	–
Capabilities score	9/ 17	11/ 17

Pricing

Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Plans	Free (Gemini app and AI Studio) Free Trying it and occasional images.	Free $0 Learning the basics.
	Google AI ProOur pick $19.99/mo Marketers and creators making images every week.	Hobby $12/seat/mo billed yearly, or $15 monthly Adding 3D to your own site.
	Google AI Ultra From $99.99/mo Heavy daily image and video makers.	ProOur pick $25/seat/mo billed yearly, or $30 monthly Designers doing client work.
	Gemini API From $0.034 per image Developers and automated workflows.	Max $60/seat/mo billed yearly, or $70 monthly Heavy AI users.
		Enterprise Custom Large teams.
Which plan to pick	Start free in the Gemini app to see if it suits your work. If you make images most weeks, Google AI Pro is the one to buy because it adds Nano Banana Pro and comes with Gemini, video credits and storage. Developers should use Nano Banana 2 on the API and save Pro for hero images.	Learn on Free, but you'll need Hobby to remove the watermark and use AI. Pick Pro if you need video exports, code or apps. Extra AI credits cost $5 per 1,000 a month.

Key features

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Standout features	Edit by describing Consistent characters Blend reference images Sharp text and 4K Grounded in Google Search Gemini API	3D editor in the browser AI agent AI 3D and textures Interactions and animation Export anywhere MCP server

Pros and cons

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Pros	The best at editing a photo while keeping the person or product identical Free to try in the Gemini app Pro renders accurate text and up to 4K Cheap, fast API with a half-price batch mode Built into Canva, Photoshop and Higgsfield as well as Google's apps	Far easier than traditional 3D software AI builds scenes, models and textures Exports to web, video, code and mobile apps MCP server for Claude Unlimited viewers on every plan
Cons	Less artistic flair than Midjourney Free images carry a visible watermark, and every image has an invisible SynthID mark Model names and plan limits change often Safety filters can block harmless requests involving people	Free plan has no AI and adds a watermark Per-seat pricing adds up for teams Heavy scenes can slow websites on older phones Detailed work still takes time to learn

Who each one is for

Attribute	Nano Banana	Spline
Best for	Editing photos by describing the change Product shots and lifestyle scenes Consistent characters across images Posters and graphics with readable text	A 3D hero section for a landing page Interactive product mockups Animated 3D graphics for social and video 3D elements in Webflow or Framer sites
You'll find it used by	Marketers Ecommerce store owners Content creators Designers Developers	Designers Marketers Startups Agencies

Questions people ask

Which is better, Nano Banana or Spline?

Nano Banana scores highest overall in our ratings (Nano Banana 4.6/5 and Spline 4.0/5). Nano Banana is best for editing photos by describing the change and product shots and lifestyle scenes. Spline is best for A 3D hero section for a landing page and interactive product mockups.

Which is cheaper, Nano Banana or Spline?

Nano Banana: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $19.99/mo. Spline: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0.

Which is easier to use, Nano Banana or Spline?

Nano Banana rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Marketers, store owners and creators who need realistic images and edits that stay true to the original person or product.

Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.

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