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FLUX.2 max vs Nano Banana 2

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Image Models · verified 10 Oct 2026

BFLUX.2 maxBlack Forest Labscurrent
NNano Banana 2Googlecurrent
3 slots left
SpecificationFLUX.2 maxNano Banana 2
SummaryBest self-hostable quality.Gemini 3.1 Flash Image.
Arena Elo12291322
Open weightsYesNo
EditingYesBest in class
CategoryImage ModelsImage Models
OfficialBlack Forest Labs ↗Google ↗

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FLUX.2 max

  • Multi-reference inputs
  • Open weights, run it yourself
  • Benchmark for open-source consistency

Best for self-hosting.

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Nano Banana 2

  • Best-in-class editing and inpainting
  • Fast and inexpensive
  • Three variants in the top seven
  • Gemini API access shuts off on 29 October 2026, with Nano Banana 2.1 as the replacement

Best for iterative editing.

Full spec sheet →