Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) vs Perplexity Comet

Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.

Our Pick

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)

A
8.9/10

Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model -- the best-in-class text-in-image renderer, now the default across the Gemini app

Perplexity Comet

A
8.4/10

Perplexity's agentic AI browser -- FREE on all platforms as of 2026-03-18 (previously $200/mo Max-only). iOS, Android, Windows, Mac. Browses the web, executes multi-step tasks, and summarizes pages in-line. Comet Plus ($5/mo) adds premium publisher content

CategoryNano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)Perplexity Comet
Ease of Use9.58.0
Output Quality9.58.0
Value8.59.5
Features8.08.0
Overall8.98.4

Pricing Comparison

FeatureNano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)Perplexity Comet
Free TierYesYes
Starting Price$0$0

Which Should You Pick?

Pick Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) if...

  • ✓Higher output quality (9.5 vs 8)
  • ✓Easier to use (9.5 vs 8)

Designers, marketers, and content creators who need readable text in images (social posts, ad creative, book covers, infographics, event flyers) and who are already using or willing to pay for Gemini. If any part of your commercial design work requires typography to look right, Nano Banana 2 is the 2026 leader.

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Pick Perplexity Comet if...

  • ✓Better value for money (9.5/10)

Users who already use Perplexity for search and want an agent browser that can complete multi-step tasks (booking, research, shopping, document summarization) across tabs. Also a strong introduction to the AI-browser category for anyone curious but unwilling to pay $200/mo for a preview -- the 2026-03-18 free rollout makes evaluation risk-free.

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Our Verdict

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) edges out Perplexity Comet with a 8.9 vs 8.4 overall score. Both are solid picks, but Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) has the advantage in output quality.