Image generation: compare 25 models
Create and edit images from text. Prices are the providers' own, in this category's unit.
| # | Model | Price | Released | Price change | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
GPT-Image-2.5 Sunburst
OpenAI
|
$30.00 / 1M image tokens | Sep 8, 2026 | ||
| 2 |
Nano Banana 2.1
Google
|
from $0.0336 / image | October 2026 | ||
| 3 | $0.04 / image | No data | |||
| 4 |
FLUX 3
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 5 |
GPT-Image-2
OpenAI
|
$30.00 / 1M image tokens | Apr 21, 2026 | ||
| 6 |
GPT-Image-2.5 Flare
OpenAI
|
$30.00 / 1M image tokens | Sep 8, 2026 | ||
| 7 |
Nano Banana 2
Google
|
from $0.045 / image | February 2026 | ||
| 8 |
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google
|
$0.0336 / image | June 2026 | ||
| 9 |
Nano Banana Pro
Google
|
from $0.134 / image | November 2025 | ||
| 10 |
Muse Image
Meta
|
No data | No data | ||
| 11 |
FLUX 3 Klein
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 12 |
Runway Gen-4 Image
Runway
|
from $0.05 / image | No data | ||
| 13 |
Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo
Runway
|
$0.02 / image | No data | ||
| 14 |
Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro
Alibaba Cloud (Qwen)
|
No data | No data | ||
| 15 |
Grok Imagine Image
Legacy
xAI
|
$0.02 / image | No data | ||
| 16 |
FLUX.2 [flex]
Legacy
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 17 |
FLUX.2 [klein] 4B
Legacy
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 18 |
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
Legacy
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 19 |
FLUX.2 [max]
Legacy
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 20 |
FLUX.2 [pro]
Legacy
Black Forest Labs
|
No data | No data | ||
| 21 |
chatgpt-image-latest
Deprecated
OpenAI
|
$32.00 / 1M image tokens | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
| 22 |
GPT-Image-1
Deprecated
OpenAI
|
$40.00 / 1M image tokens | April 2025 | ||
| 23 |
GPT-Image-1 Mini
Deprecated
OpenAI
|
$8.00 / 1M image tokens | Oct 6, 2025 | ||
| 24 |
GPT-Image-1.5
Deprecated
OpenAI
|
$32.00 / 1M image tokens | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
| 25 |
Grok Imagine Image Quality
Deprecated
xAI
|
$0.05 / image | No data |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest model for image generation?
Among current models with a published price, Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo from Runway is the lowest at $0.02 / image (checked Oct 22, 2026). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's page.
How many image generation models are available?
14 current models from 7 providers: OpenAI, Google, xAI, Black Forest Labs, Meta, Runway, Alibaba Cloud (Qwen).
Are older image generation models still listed?
Yes. 6 deprecated or retired models are kept with their shutdown dates and last published prices. Choose "All, including retired" in the lifecycle filter to see them.