| Whisk | DALL-E / ChatGPT | Midjourney | Nano Banana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary input | Images (3 slots) | Text prompts | Text prompts + image refs | Text prompts |
| Underlying model | Imagen 3 (via Gemini captions) | DALL-E 3 / GPT Image Gen | Midjourney v7 | Imagen 3 |
| Video generation | Yes (Whisk Animate, Veo 3) | |||
| Prompt writing required | No (auto generated, editable) | |||
| Starting price | Free (50 daily credits) | $20/mo (ChatGPT Plus) | $10/mo (Basic) | Free (in Gemini) |
| API available | No (unofficial only) | Yes (via Gemini API) | ||
| Best for | Visual remixing and exploration | Precise text to image | Artistic and stylized images | Quick image gen in Gemini |
| Platform | Browser only | ChatGPT (web, mobile, desktop) | Discord / web | Gemini app |
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When to choose Whisk
Choose Whisk when you have reference images and want to explore creative remixes without writing prompts. It is ideal for visual thinkers, designers who work with mood boards, and anyone who finds text prompt writing frustrating or unintuitive. Choose DALL-E or Midjourney when you need precise control over the output through detailed text descriptions. Choose Nano Banana when you want quick image generation within the Gemini ecosystem using text prompts.
Remember: Whisk is experimental
Unlike DALL-E, Midjourney, and Nano Banana, which are production level services backed by clear commercial commitments, Whisk is a Google Labs experiment. This means it could be modified significantly, merged into another product, or discontinued entirely. Do not build critical business workflows around Whisk without a contingency plan.