Both are image generation tools. DALL·E 3 has the higher Solthar Score, 92 to 91. DALL·E 3 is free to start, with paid plans; Nano Banana is free to start, with paid plans.
| DALL·E 3 | Nano Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Image Generation | Image Generation |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Solthar Score | 92/100 | 91/100 |
DALL·E 3: what it does
OpenAI's image model, famous for following long, detailed prompts and rendering text. DALL·E 3 is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 92/100.
Key features
- Strong prompt following
- In-ChatGPT editing
- Text in images
Strengths
- Understands complex prompts
- Built into ChatGPT
Trade-offs
- Less painterly than Midjourney
Nano Banana: what it does
Gemini's image editing model, known for consistent character edits. Nano Banana is free to start, with paid plans, with a free trial. Solthar Score: 91/100.
Key features
- Edit a photo by describing the change
- Keeps the same face or character across edits
- Combines several images into one
Strengths
- Free to try in the Gemini app
- Edits look natural and consistent
Trade-offs
- Daily limits on free use
- Google changes the limits often
Read the full Nano Banana page
Which should you choose?
Choose DALL·E 3 if understands complex prompts matters most to you. Choose Nano Banana if free to try in the gemini app matters more. If you only try one, DALL·E 3 scores higher overall.