Five AI models compared for text in an image
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.
Change the board to read OPEN 7AM - 6PM and FLAT WHITE 4.80, keeping the hand-painted lettering style, the board and the street exactly as they are.

Cheapest to dearest
| Model | Cost per image | On PixelFire |
|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | $0.041 | Fast |
| Nano Banana 2.1 | $0.045 | Fast |
| GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | $0.065 | Best |
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare | $0.065 | Best |
| Nano Banana Pro | $0.151 | Best |
Run on · the whole comparison cost $0.37 to make · the same figures as JSON
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