Text to Image AI Generators — Compare Every Top Model
Type a prompt, get a stunning image. Compare ChatGPT Image 2, Nano Banana 2, Flux 2, Seedream 4.5, Imagen 4, Ideogram 3 and more — pay-as-you-go on one wallet.
Compare AI Image Engines 14 models
ChatGPT Image 2 New
OpenAI's newest image model with native 2K and optional 4K.
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Nano Banana 2 New
Latest Nano Banana for fast Google-powered image gen.
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Nano Banana Pro
Google-powered fast image generation with flexible output.
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Nano Banana
Affordable Google image model for everyday creation.
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ChatGPT 4o Image
GPT-4o multimodal image generation and editing.
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Flux Kontext
Flux Pro / Max modes for high-quality image work.
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Flux 2 New
New Flux 2 model with image-to-image up to 8 inputs.
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Seedream 4.5 New
Newest Seedream with high-quality basic and pro tiers.
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Seedream 4.0
Ultra-high resolution AI images up to 4K.
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Imagen 4
Google Imagen 4 — photoreal text-to-image quality.
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Ideogram 3
Best-in-class typography rendering and remix.
Try Ideogram 3
Qwen Image
Qwen multimodal image gen with image-to-image.
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Wan 2.7 Image New
Alibaba Wan image model with editing support.
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Z-Image Free
Free text-to-image model for everyday creators.
Try Z-ImageAt-a-glance comparison
| Engine | Brand | Highlights | Tier | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Image 2 | OpenAI | 2K/4K · Text rendering · Photoreal | Pro | Open → |
| Nano Banana 2 | Fast · Versatile | Standard | Open → | |
| Nano Banana Pro | Fast · Flexible | Standard | Open → | |
| Nano Banana | Affordable · Quick | Affordable | Open → | |
| ChatGPT 4o Image | OpenAI | Multimodal · Edit | Pro | Open → |
| Flux Kontext | Black Forest Labs | Pro / Max · High quality | Pro | Open → |
| Flux 2 | Black Forest Labs | Multi-input · High detail | Pro | Open → |
| Seedream 4.5 | ByteDance | High quality · Edit | Pro | Open → |
| Seedream 4.0 | ByteDance | 4K · Multi-aspect | Pro | Open → |
| Imagen 4 | Photoreal · Detail | Pro | Open → | |
| Ideogram 3 | Ideogram | Typography · Remix | Standard | Open → |
| Qwen Image | Alibaba | Multimodal · Edit | Standard | Open → |
| Wan 2.7 Image | Alibaba | Edit · Sharp | Standard | Open → |
| Z-Image | Tongyi | Free · Fast | Free | Open → |
How to choose the right engine
What is text-to-image AI?
Text-to-image AI generates a still image from a written prompt — photoreal portraits, product shots, illustrations, logos, posters and more. The 2026 generation of models (ChatGPT Image 2, Nano Banana 2, Flux 2, Seedream 4.5) hit native 2K resolution with optional 4K and dramatically improved text rendering, hands and faces.
How to choose
Need accurate in-image text (signs, posters, logos)? ChatGPT Image 2 and Ideogram 3 are best in class. Need photoreal portraits or product shots? Imagen 4, Flux Kontext, Flux 2 and Seedream 4.5 (high) are top picks. Need fast cheap drafts? Nano Banana and Z-Image (free) win on cost. Need 4K output? ChatGPT Image 2 (4K), Seedream 4.0 (4K) and Wan 2.7 Image.
Pricing
All engines bill in gems on the same wallet. The exact per-image cost is shown on every engine page — from Z-Image (free) up to premium 4K renders.
FAQ
Which text-to-image AI is best in 2026?
There is no universal winner. ChatGPT Image 2 for text rendering and photoreal scenes; Flux 2 / Flux Kontext for fine detail; Seedream 4.5 for stylized and editorial; Imagen 4 for Google-quality photoreal; Ideogram 3 for typography.
Can I generate 4K images?
Yes. ChatGPT Image 2, Seedream 4.0 and Wan 2.7 Image support 4K output. Some engines limit 4K to specific aspect ratios.
Is there a free text-to-image option?
Yes. Z-Image is currently free to use on ForVideo.ai for everyday creators.
Can the AI render text inside the image accurately?
ChatGPT Image 2 and Ideogram 3 are best for in-image text. Other models can produce text but quality varies — always preview before committing to high-resolution renders.
Which model is best for character / portrait consistency?
Flux Kontext, Seedream 4.5 and Nano Banana 2 handle portrait consistency well, especially when paired with image-to-image edits.