Google: Nano Banana 2.1 vs Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash
Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash is cheaper on output tokens, while Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Google: Nano Banana 2.1 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Google: Nano Banana 2.1 | Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $0.75 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $7.50 | $3.75 |
| Context window | 66K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
FAQ
Is Google: Nano Banana 2.1 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash cheaper?
Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash is cheaper on output tokens ($3.75 vs $7.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Google: Nano Banana 2.1 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash?
Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.