Five AI models compared for old photo restoration
The same photo, the same prompt, 5 models. Prices are what each run actually cost. One of the six refused this image: a provider safety filter, not a failure of the edit. It is left out rather than guessed at.
Repair the tears, creases and fading. Keep the people and the composition exactly as they are.

Cheapest to dearest
| Model | Cost per image | On PixelFire |
|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | $0.043 | Fast |
| Nano Banana 2.1 | $0.057 | Fast |
| GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | $0.061 | Best |
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare | $0.061 | Best |
| Nano Banana Pro | $0.152 | Best |
Run on · the whole comparison cost $0.37 to make · the same figures as JSON
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