Where to Use Nano Banana: Every App and Platform
Nano Banana is available far beyond Google’s own apps. Because Google sells it through an API, dozens of creative tools offer it as one of their models. The right place depends on whether you want it free, built into a tool you already use, or programmable.
Google’s own products
| Product | Who it suits |
|---|---|
| Gemini app and gemini.google.com | Everyone; free within limits, Pro on paid plans |
| Google AI Studio, Vertex AI | Developers testing and building with the API |
| Google Search AI Mode | Quick images in select countries, in English |
| NotebookLM, Google Slides and Vids | Slide decks, infographics and Workspace documents |
| Flow and Google Labs experiments | Filmmaking and creative experiments on paid plans |
Creative platforms
| Platform | How Nano Banana appears |
|---|---|
| Photoshop and Adobe Firefly | Partner model in Generative Fill and Firefly; costs Adobe credits. See Nano Banana in Photoshop |
| Freepik | Nano Banana Pro in its image generator, on Freepik’s credit plans |
| Krea | Nano Banana Pro for generation and editing up to 4K |
| Higgsfield | Nano Banana Pro among its image models, on Higgsfield’s plans |
| Figma | Through third-party community plugins, not an official Figma feature |
| ComfyUI | Official partner nodes for Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro; see Nano Banana in ComfyUI |
Platforms change their model lists and pricing often, so check each one before you subscribe.
Developer gateways
Google’s Gemini API is the direct route (see the Nano Banana API guide). Gateways such as OpenRouter, fal and Replicate resell access with one key for many models, and agent tools can use it through MCP servers (see Nano Banana MCP).
Nano Banana AI
Nano Banana AI is a browser studio built around image generation: Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro next to GPT Image 2, Seedream, FLUX and more, on one credit balance with no daily cap. It is independent and not affiliated with Google.
How to choose
- Free: the Gemini app.
- Inside a design tool you already pay for: Photoshop, Freepik or Krea.
- Building something: the Gemini API or a gateway.
- Image-focused studio with many models: a dedicated studio such as Nano Banana AI. Compare options on Nano Banana alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use Nano Banana?
In the Gemini app, Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, Photoshop and Firefly, creative platforms like Freepik, Krea and Higgsfield, ComfyUI, API gateways and studios such as Nano Banana AI.
Does Higgsfield have Nano Banana Pro?
Yes, Higgsfield lists Nano Banana Pro among its image models on its own plans. Check its current pricing, since promotions change.
Is Nano Banana in Figma?
Through third-party community plugins that call Google’s API, not as a built-in Figma feature.
Where is Nano Banana cheapest?
The Gemini app is free within limits. For paid use, compare the per-image price on Google’s API with each platform’s credit cost.