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gemini-nano-banana-2.1 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using gemini-nano-banana-2.1 from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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gemini-nano-banana-2.1 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 65,536 tokens

Max: 58,982 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001500
Output Cost$0.007500
Total Cost$0.009000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000150 per token
Output: $0.00000750 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens65,536
Max Output Tokens58,982
Max Tokens58,982

About gemini-nano-banana-2.1

gemini-nano-banana-2.1 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 502 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2726 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 28% of models in this category. gemini-nano-banana-2.1 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 66K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.50 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$7.50 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens65,536
Maximum Output Tokens58,982
Maximum Total Tokens58,982

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 65,536 input tokens. The maximum output length is 58,982 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gemini-nano-banana-2.1 Pricing Compares

At $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-nano-banana-2.1 ranks 2726 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 28% of models in this category.

gemini-nano-banana-2.1 is one of 502 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-nano-banana-2.1
amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.25$10.00-17%
apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.38$11.00-8%
eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.38$11.00-8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gemini-nano-banana-2.1 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

No. gemini-nano-banana-2.1 costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, gemini-nano-banana-2.1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gemini-nano-banana-2.1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-nano-banana-2.1 input pricing is $1.50 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2726 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 28% of models in this category. For output, it costs $7.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes gemini-nano-banana-2.1 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 502 chat models, gemini-nano-banana-2.1 ranks 332 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gemini-nano-banana-2.1?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-nano-banana-2.1 are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.25/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.38/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

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How do I calculate gemini-nano-banana-2.1 costs?

gemini-nano-banana-2.1 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $7.50.