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Nano Banana Pro vs DALL·E 3

A practical comparison of two image models: what each does best, what it costs, and how they differ on the same prompts.

Quick verdict

Google’s Gemini 3 Pro Image: photoreal scenes with world knowledge, up to 4K.

Choose Nano Banana Pro for

  • Photoreal lifestyle and portrait images
  • Image editing and multi-reference compositing
  • Infographics that need factual detail
Available on AiLoftFrom 10 credits
DALL·E 3

OpenAI

OpenAI’s earlier image model, now succeeded by GPT Image.

Choose DALL·E 3 for

  • Legacy integrations
Not on AiLoft

Specs side by side

SpecNano Banana ProDALL·E 3
DeveloperGoogleOpenAI
Typeimageimage
Where to use itAiLoft web app, Gemini app, Gemini API / Vertex AIOpenAI API (legacy); replaced by GPT Image in ChatGPT
Price10 credits / imagePer-image API pricing.
Open weightsNoNo
Resolutions1K · 2K · 4K—
Aspect ratios1:1 · 2:3 · 3:2 · 3:4 · 4:3 · 9:16 · 16:9—
Reference / start imagesYes—
Transparent backgroundNo—

Same prompt, side by side

DALL·E 3 isn’t on AiLoft, but you can run these prompts on Nano Banana Pro and compare with your own DALL·E 3 results.

Text rendering

What it tests

Spelling, kerning and layout of a multi-line headline.

A minimalist concert poster for a jazz night called "BLUE HOUR SESSIONS", date "FRI 14 NOV", deep navy background, a single brass trumpet lit by a warm spotlight, Swiss-style typography, generous negative space

Photorealism

What it tests

Skin texture, natural light and believable depth of field.

Candid street portrait of an elderly fisherman mending a net at golden hour, weathered skin, salt in his beard, harbor bokeh behind him, shot on 85mm f/1.8, natural color grading

Product shot

What it tests

Materials, reflections and clean e-commerce lighting.

Premium product photo of a frosted glass perfume bottle with a brushed gold cap on a travertine plinth, soft window light from the left, subtle shadow, beige seamless backdrop, 1:1

Complex scene

What it tests

Counting objects and placing many elements correctly.

Isometric illustration of a tiny cozy bookshop: three shelves, a sleeping orange cat on the counter, a red bicycle outside the door, two customers reading, warm evening lights, pastel palette

Strengths and limitations

Nano Banana Pro

  • Photorealism with accurate lighting and materials
  • Blends up to several reference images into one scene
  • Keeps characters consistent across edits
  • Flat price for 1K, 2K and 4K output
  • No transparent background output
  • Fewer aspect ratios than GPT Image 2.5
  • Slower than Nano Banana 2 on simple prompts

DALL·E 3

  • Good natural-language prompt understanding
  • Superseded by GPT Image models
  • Only three output sizes
  • No reference-image editing

Real examples

FAQ

Is Nano Banana Pro better than DALL·E 3?

Neither wins everywhere. Nano Banana Pro’s standout strength: photorealism with accurate lighting and materials. DALL·E 3’s standout strength: good natural-language prompt understanding. The quickest way to decide is to run your own prompt on both.

Which is cheaper, Nano Banana Pro or DALL·E 3?

Nano Banana Pro: 10 credits / image DALL·E 3: Per-image API pricing.

Can I use Nano Banana Pro and DALL·E 3 in one place?

Nano Banana Pro is available on AiLoft, where you can compare it against other models in one click. DALL·E 3 has to be used through: OpenAI API (legacy); replaced by GPT Image in ChatGPT.

Are Nano Banana Pro and DALL·E 3 open source?

Nano Banana Pro is closed. DALL·E 3 is closed.

Stop guessing — compare on your own prompt

Pick up to 4 image models (or 3 video models), write one prompt, and see every result side by side.