Best AI Image Generators in 2026

We went through the best AI image models and ranked them by quality, from studio-grade Nano Banana Pro down to Z-Image at one coin. On Mixer AI you pay in coins for each generation — no subscriptions, and the price is visible before you run.

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How to choose

Pin down the job: a studio shot, photo edits, or a quick everyday image.

If you need text inside the image, pick a model that renders it without typos.

Set a budget: prices run from 1 to 15 coins per image.

Top models

Nano Banana Pro

studio quality and the best text-in-image · from 11

GPT Image 2

realism and precise photo edits · from 4

Nano Banana 2

4K, image series and ads · from 5

Seedream 4.5

high resolution on the cheap · 4

Nano Banana

fast everyday images · 3

Z-Image

the cheapest one · 1

FAQ

Which AI image generator is the best?

Nano Banana Pro — studio quality and the best text rendering right on the image. For photo edits, GPT Image 2 is handier.

How much does one image cost?

From 1 coin in Z-Image up to 15 in Nano Banana Pro. You see the price before you hit Create.

Is there a subscription?

No subscriptions. You buy coins and pay only for the generations themselves. 1 coin is about 1 RUB.

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