nano-banana-2-lite, 1k
Overview
nano-banana-2-lite, 1k is a image-generation model served via Google. Access it with the same Bearer token and OpenAI-compatible request shape as the other 287 models in the catalog — no provider-specific SDK required. Priced at $0.0280 per image, billed per use from your credit balance.
Use via API
curl https://aimarcusimage.eu/api/v1/jobs/createTask \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk-aig-..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "google-nano-banana-2-lite-1k",
"input": {
"prompt": "a red fox sitting in snow, golden hour, photographic"
}
}'
Async jobs (video / image / music) return a taskId. Poll /api/v1/jobs/recordInfo?taskId=... or use a webhook to get the result URLs.
Prompt examples
Pricing compare
| Provider | Price per image | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI Generate | $0.0280 | This site, pay-as-you-go from $10, no subscription |
| fal.ai | $0.0336 | Usually the upstream reference rate |
| Direct from Google | varies | Requires separate account and higher minimum commitment |
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FAQ
How much does nano-banana-2-lite, 1k cost?+
$0.0280 per image. You pay from your credit balance — no monthly subscription, no minimum commitment. The Starter plan is $10 → 1,430 credits, top up only when you need.
Is nano-banana-2-lite, 1k a image model?+
Yes — nano-banana-2-lite, 1k is a image-generation model from Google, served through the AI Generate gateway.
How do I call nano-banana-2-lite, 1k from my code?+
Use a standard HTTPS POST with a Bearer token to our /api/v1/ endpoint. The request shape matches the OpenAI-compatible convention — no provider-specific SDK needed. See the "Use via API" section above for a working curl example.
Can I use nano-banana-2-lite, 1k in production?+
Yes. The endpoint is rate-limited to 20 requests per 10 seconds per API key, retries are idempotent via taskId, and async results are delivered via polling or webhook. Set a daily spend cap in dashboard settings to protect against runaway usage.
What is the markup compared to the upstream provider?+
We route through a mix of direct provider integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic) and wholesale aggregators (kie.ai, OpenRouter) — typically 20-40% above raw provider cost. Volume tiers at $50 / $200 / $1000 / $5000 monthly spend reduce the markup to as low as 10%.
Ready to try nano-banana-2-lite, 1k?
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