How to choose between FLUX, Nano Banana, and GPT-Image on Playground AI
Playground AI gives you a choice of image models because each one is tuned for a different kind of result. There's no single "best" model — the right pick depends on what you're generating.
FLUX
Strong at photorealism and fine detail — skin texture, fabric, lighting. A good default for realistic portraits and product-style shots.
Nano Banana
Fast and flexible, tuned for stylized and illustrative output. A solid pick for concept art, characters, and quick iteration.
Nano Banana Pro
The premium tier of Nano Banana, tuned for editing and consistency rather than starting from scratch. Best for keeping a face, product, or character identical across a whole batch, or working from a reference photo instead of a blank prompt.
GPT-Image
Best at following detailed, multi-part instructions and text-heavy prompts precisely — useful when a prompt has many specific requirements to satisfy at once.
Seedream
A balanced, general-purpose model built for speed without giving up much quality. Useful when you don't need FLUX's realism or GPT-Image's precision — just a fast, dependable result for everyday generations.
Quick pick guide
| Model | Best for |
|---|---|
| FLUX | Photorealism, portraits, products |
| Nano Banana | Illustration, concept art, speed |
| Nano Banana Pro | Consistent characters, edits from a reference photo |
| GPT-Image | Complex, detail-heavy prompts |
| Seedream | Fast, general-purpose everyday generations |