Gemini’s Flash Image model, also known as NanoBanana, has recently skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the viral 3D model trend taking the internet by storm. While Gemini already faces strong competition from ChatGPT, Qwen, Grok, and others, it is now being challenged by a new image-generating model from TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.
The newly released Seedream 4.0 has overtaken NanoBanana on Artificial Analysis — a leading leaderboard that ranks different large language and image models based on metrics like quality, speed, and cost. Currently, Seedream 4.0 holds the top spot, with NanoBanana following closely behind.
Let’s Explore More About Seedream 4.0
Seedream isn’t just generating images from natural language text prompts — it’s also capable of making precise edits to existing images, similar to what NanoBanana offers.
This next-generation image creation model combines image generation and image editing into a single, unified architecture. It can also handle complex multimodal tasks, making it highly versatile in both creative and technical workflows.
Seedream is free to use with 10 credits, with usage based on the resolution of the output. Additional credits or plans can be purchased for extended or higher-resolution use.