Ideogram V4 (Standard) vs Nano Banana and GPT Image 2: the same 6 prompts
We ran Ideogram V4 (Standard) and its two closest rivals through six fixed prompts inside Krater on 27 Sep 2026. 1:1, 1024 px, one image per prompt, default settings, no prompt tuning, first output kept. Every output below is the first result, unedited.
Ideogram V4 (Standard): 3 credits per image, 11 s median, 6/6 prompts passed
Nano Banana: 10 credits per image, 9.2 s median, 6/6 prompts passed
GPT Image 2: 14 credits per image, 39.1 s median, 5/6 prompts passed
Product photo
Tests: photorealism, materials, lighting
Studio product photograph of a matte black ceramic coffee mug with a walnut wood lid, on a light grey concrete surface, soft window light from the left, shallow depth of field, a few coffee beans scattered in the foreground, no text, no logo.
Candid photograph of a woman in her sixties with short grey hair laughing while holding a yellow bicycle helmet in both hands, standing on a cobblestone street in Copenhagen at golden hour, 85mm lens, natural skin texture, both hands fully visible.
Minimalist concert poster. Large headline text reading "NORTH SEA JAZZ" at the top, smaller text "Rotterdam 10 to 12 July" at the bottom, a single saxophone silhouette in the middle, mustard yellow background, navy blue ink, risograph print style.
Children's book illustration of a small red fox reading a map under an oversized green umbrella in the rain, forest in the background, watercolor and ink, warm palette, whimsical, storybook style.
Flat lay photograph on a white table: exactly three green apples in a row on the left, one blue ceramic bowl on the right containing exactly two lemons, a folded red napkin above the bowl, shot from directly above, even lighting.
Clean infographic showing a simple three-step process, horizontal, with three numbered circles connected by arrows. Labels under the circles read "Plan", "Build" and "Launch". Flat vector style, white background, teal and charcoal colours, sans-serif text.
Pass, partial and fail are about following the prompt (text, counts, layout, constraints), not about taste. Same prompt, same settings, no model-specific tuning. Read the full 10-model test
Features
Perfect Text
Industry-best text rendering accuracy in generated images
Design Quality
Professional-grade graphic design output
Style Range
From minimalist to ornate typography styles
Fast Output
Quick generation for rapid design iteration
Use cases
Logo Design
Create text-based logos and brand marks 1:1
Poster Design
Typography-heavy posters and flyers 16:9
Social Graphics
Quote cards, announcements, and graphics 9:16
Marketing Materials
Professional designs with text elements 1:1
Stats
#1 Text Accuracy
4K Resolution
Fast Generation
Loved by designers
Ideogram is the only AI model that gets text right consistently. Essential for my design work. Dana W., Graphic Designer
I use Ideogram for all my client logo concepts. The typography quality is unmatched. Paul V., Brand Designer
No more fixing misspelled text in AI images. Ideogram just works. Rose A., Marketing Manager
Comparison
Midjourney: $30/mo; Discord required
DALL·E 3: $20/mo; Limited text rendering
Ideogram Direct: $20/mo; Limited generations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideogram?
Ideogram is an AI image model specialized in accurate text rendering within generated images.
Why is it good for text?
Ideogram was specifically trained to handle typography, making it the most accurate for text-in-image tasks.
How do I use it?
Type /image, select Ideogram V4, and describe your design with text.