Reference / Image Gen Pricing
AI image generation pricing.
All generators · March 2026
API-based (pay per image)
| Model | Provider | Cost/image | Notes |
|---|
| Flux (API) | Black Forest Labs | $0.003–$0.05 | Cheapest option |
| GPT Image 1.5 (low) | OpenAI | $0.009 | 256×256 |
| Nano Banana 2 | Google | $0.045–$0.151 | 50% batch discount |
| GPT Image 1.5 (std) | OpenAI | $0.025–$0.080 | 1024×1024 |
| Nano Banana Pro (4K) | Google | $0.24 | 4K · batch $0.12 |
Subscription-based
| Platform | Entry plan | ~Cost/image | Free tier |
|---|
| Leonardo AI ↗ | $10/mo — 8,500 tokens | $0.01–$0.05 | Yes — 150 tokens/day |
| Midjourney | $10/mo — ~200 images | $0.05–$0.40 | No |
| Ideogram | $10/mo | $0.08–$0.25 | Yes — limited |
Prices verified March 2026