Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) alternatives: 15 models in or near grid E3
The closest model to Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) on the atlas is Claude Haiku 4.5, in the same square, at $1.00 per 1M input tokens against Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)’s . 13 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Codestral 2508 at $0.30. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDE37 modelsClaude Haiku 4.5, Command A, Grok Build 0.1 and 4 more
Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)Its 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD3 | $0.30–1 | 128–256K | Codestral 2508, Command A+, MiniMax M2, MiniMax M2.1, Muse Glimmer 30B, DeepSeek V3, Llama 3.1 70B Instruct, Mistral Medium 3 |
| GRIDE3 | $1–3 | 128–256K | Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), Claude Haiku 4.5, Grok Build 0.1, o3 Mini High, o4 Mini, o4 Mini High, o3, Command A |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)Google · the model you’re replacing | GRIDE3 | Baseline | $2.00 | — | $12.00 | 131K | |
| 1 | Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic | GRIDE3 | Same square, 50% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.00 | −50% | $5.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 2 | Grok Build 0.1xAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 50% cheaper input, 2× the context | $1.00 | −50% | $2.00 | 256K | Compare → |
| 3 | o3 Mini HighOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 45% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.10 | −45% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 4 | o4 MiniOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 45% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.10 | −45% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 5 | o4 Mini HighOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 45% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.10 | −45% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 6 | o3OpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, same input price, 1.5× the context | $2.00 | same | $8.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 7 | Command ACohere | GRIDE3 | Same square, 25% pricier input, 2× the context | $2.50 | +25% | $10.00 | 256K | Compare → |
| 8 | Codestral 2508Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 85% cheaper input, 2× the context | $0.30 | −85% | $0.90 | 256K | |
| 9 | Command A+Cohere | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 85% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $0.30 | −85% | $1.50 | 192K | |
| 10 | MiniMax M2MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 85% cheaper input, 1.6× the context | $0.30 | −85% | $1.20 | 205K | |
| 11 | MiniMax M2.1MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 85% cheaper input, 1.6× the context | $0.30 | −85% | $1.20 | 205K | |
| 12 | Muse Glimmer 30BMeta | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $1.20 | 131K | |
| 13 | DeepSeek V3DeepSeek | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 84% cheaper input, 1.3× the context | $0.32 | −84% | $0.89 | 164K | |
| 14 | Llama 3.1 70B InstructMeta | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 80% cheaper input | $0.40 | −80% | $0.40 | 131K | |
| 15 | Mistral Medium 3Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 80% cheaper input | $0.40 | −80% | $2.00 | 131K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic | $1.00 | 200K | Compare |
| Grok Build 0.1xAI | $1.00 | 256K | Compare |
| o3 Mini HighOpenAI | $1.10 | 200K | Compare |
| o4 MiniOpenAI | $1.10 | 200K | Compare |
| o4 Mini HighOpenAI | $1.10 | 200K | Compare |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)?
Claude Haiku 4.5 ranks first: same square, 50% cheaper input, 1.5× the context. Input is $1.00 per 1M tokens against $2.00 for Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image). Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)?
Codestral 2508 at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 85% less than Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Grok Build 0.1, Command A, Codestral 2508, MiniMax M2 and 8 more hold more than Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)'s 131K; the largest is Grok Build 0.1 at 256K.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)'s square E3: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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- Is there an open-weight alternative to Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)?