Unbeatable Pricing
Save up to 74% compared to official API pricing
| Model | Platform | Price per Image |
|---|---|---|
| NanoBanana API (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) | EccoAPI.com | ~$0.01 Best Value |
| NanoBananaAPI.ai | ~$0.02 | |
| Google AI Official | ~$0.039 | |
| fal.ai | ~$0.039 | |
| Replicate | ~$0.039 | |
| NanoBanana Pro API (Gemini 3 Pro Image) | EccoAPI.com | ~$0.05 (1K / 2K) • 4K = 2× Best Value |
| NanoBananaAPI.ai | ~$0.12 (1K / 2K) • 4K = 2× | |
| Google AI Official | ~$0.134 (1K / 2K) • 4K = 2× | |
| fal.ai | ~$0.15 (1K / 2K) • 4K = 2× | |
| Replicate | ~$0.14 (1K / 2K) • 4K = 2× |
74%
Cheaper than Google AI Official
NanoBanana API
55%
Cheaper than Google AI Official
NanoBanana Pro API
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Quickstarts
Simple tutorials with code snippets to get started with EccoAPI image generation in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
API Documentation
HTTP-level request & response documentation for all functionality in the EccoAPI API.
GitHub Examples
Sample applications that cover common use cases in a variety of languages. Download, test drive, and tweak them yourself.
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Affordable Nano Banana API Access for Vibecoders Who Actually Want to Ship
If you’re a vibecoder, you already know the feeling: you find a powerful AI model, you get excited about what you can build with it, and then you see the pricing. That’s exactly what happened to me with Nano Banana image generation. The quality is great, the speed is solid, but once you start looking at official API pricing from Google, the costs quickly become a blocker. For small projects, side projects, MVPs, or indie products, paying premium per-image rates just doesn’t make sense. I didn’t want to redesign my ideas around pricing limitations. I wanted a way to let vibecoders use these models freely, experiment fast, and actually ship projects without worrying about every API call. That’s why I built EccoAPI. Built for Vibecoders, Not Enterprise Budgets EccoAPI gives developers access to Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro models at significantly lower costs than official APIs. The goal was simple: make high-quality image generation usable for real projects, not just demos. Instead of pricing that punishes experimentation, EccoAPI is designed for: Vibecoders building fast and iterating often Indie developers shipping MVPs Small teams adding AI image generation to real products Developers who care about cost predictability You get the same model capabilities, just without the pricing anxiety. Why Lower Costs Matter More Than Features Most vibecoders don’t need long feature lists. They need things that work, scale reasonably, and don’t destroy their budget. High per-image costs change how you build: You limit features You restrict users You hesitate to experiment Lower costs do the opposite. They let you explore ideas freely, test flows, and let users generate content without friction. That freedom is exactly what EccoAPI is built to provide. Simple API, No Overhead EccoAPI is intentionally straightforward. You don’t need to deal with complex SDKs, confusing billing tiers, or heavy setup. It’s a clean REST API that works with whatever stack you’re already using. Whether you’re working in JavaScript, Python, Flutter, or something else, the integration stays simple so you can focus on your product, not infrastructure. Made for Real Projects, Not Just Demos This isn’t about undercutting prices for the sake of it. It’s about making sure vibecoders can actually use Nano Banana models in production projects without constantly watching usage graphs or worrying about surprise bills. If you’re building creative tools, generators, design helpers, or any app where users interact with image generation, EccoAPI gives you room to grow without forcing compromises. The Point Is Simple Vibecoders shouldn’t be locked out of powerful AI because of pricing designed for large companies. EccoAPI exists to make Nano Banana image generation accessible, affordable, and practical for developers who just want to build. If cost has ever stopped you from adding image generation to your project, this is exactly why EccoAPI exists.
Why I Built EccoAPI: Slashing AI Image Costs by 74%
As an indie developer, I love building with AI. The possibilities are endless—until you look at the bill. A few months ago, I was working on a new image generation app. Everything was going great until I started scaling my tests. I was using the standard providers (Google, Replicate, fal.ai), and while the quality was amazing, the costs were painful. Paying $0.04 per image doesn’t sound like much, but when you’re generating thousands of images or trying to offer a free tier to your users, it burns a hole in your pocket fast. I did the math: if my app went viral, I’d be broke before I was profitable. I looked around and saw other developers in the same boat. We were all paying premium prices for standard compute, effectively pricing us out of building the cool, accessible tools we wanted to make. I knew there had to be a better way. The Solution I started digging deep into how these APIs are structured and priced. I reached out to infrastructure partners and other parties in the AI space, looking for a way to optimize the supply chain. That collaboration sparked an idea: what if we could pool resources and optimize the routing to drastically cut down the overhead? After weeks of negotiation, engineering, and coffee, I’m proud to launch EccoAPI. It’s the API I wish I had when I started. By collaborating with key partners and optimizing our infrastructure, we’ve managed to provide NanoBanana models that are blazing fast and significantly cheaper than the official alternatives. The Numbers We aren't just slightly cheaper; we are fractions of the price. NanoBanana API (powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tech) ~$0.01 per image Compare that to Google’s ~$0.039. That’s a 74% saving. NanoBanana Pro API (powered by Gemini 3 Pro Image tech) ~$0.06 per image Compare to ~$0.134. That’s over 55% cheaper. Built for Developers, by a Developer I didn't just want it to be cheap; I wanted it to be easy. I built EccoAPI with the developer experience I crave: Simple REST API: No complex SDKs required. Drop-in Compatibility: Integrating it into your Python, Flutter, or Next.js app takes minutes. Real-time Dashboard: Track your usage, spend, and logs without the lag. What’s Next? EccoAPI is live today. It’s my attempt to give the indie developer community a fighting chance against the high costs of AI. Whether you're building a side project, a startup, or just experimenting, you shouldn't have to worry about every single API call bankrupting you. I’m constantly working on adding more models and features, but for now, I invite you to try it out. eccoapi.com Let’s build something cool (and affordable) together. — Shakar Mustafa Creator of EccoAPI