Google
FreeBasic
Nano Banana 2 Lite
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image
The fastest, most affordable Gemini image model, for generating visuals at scale.
Technical Specifications
| API Identifier | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-image |
|---|---|
| Plans | Free Basic |
| Maximum Context | 65K tokens |
| Vision (images) | ✓ Yes |
| Native Web Access | No |
| Image Generation | ✓ Yes |
| Input Cost | $0.25 / M tokens |
| Output Cost | $1.50 / M tokens |
Overview
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) is Google's fastest and most cost-efficient image model. It is designed for rapid visual exploration: generating several illustration ideas, thumbnails or simple visuals in seconds. On Mingo, it brings image generation to the Free plan.
Strengths
Fast generationVery affordableVisual exploration
Ideal Use Cases
Creative directions
Generate several illustration ideas before choosing one.
Social media visuals
Quickly create an image to go with a post.
Pricing
Input Tokens
$0.25
per million tokens
Output Tokens
$1.50
per million tokens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mingo plan gives access to Nano Banana 2 Lite?
Nano Banana 2 Lite is included in the following Mingo plans: Free, Basic. Mingo's router selects it automatically when it is the best fit for your request, and you can also pick it manually.
What is the difference between Nano Banana 2 Lite and Nano Banana 2.1?
Nano Banana 2 Lite favors speed and cost, ideal for iterating. Nano Banana 2.1 offers higher quality and better editing, on Basic and Pro.
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