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Best AI image generator for consistent characters

If you make comics, storyboards, mascots or a recurring AI influencer, the hard part is keeping one character identical across poses. We asked both models for a character sheet: a red-haired girl in a yellow raincoat, three poses on one sheet.

Our pick

Ideogram 4.0 9.3/10

1. Ideogram 4.09.3$0.07/imageworst: 9.3
2. Nano Banana 2.19.0$0.04/imageworst: 9.0

One prompt, and both models kept the character consistent. Ideogram produced a proper turnaround sheet, while Nano Banana gave three expressive poses. If you need a reference sheet to reuse, Ideogram's layout is the more practical one.

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Prompt 19

Character sheet

“A consistent character: a red-haired girl in a yellow raincoat, 3 poses on one sheet.”

Ideogram 4.0 output Ideogram 4.0 9.3
~7 cr ($0.07) · 21s render

adherence 10quality 9artifacts 9
Proper turnaround sheet, consistent character.

Nano Banana 2.1 output Nano Banana 2.1 9.0
~4 cr ($0.04) · 32s render

adherence 9quality 9artifacts 9
Consistent character in 3 expressive poses.

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FAQ

What is the best AI image generator for consistent characters?

In our October 2026 tests (prompt 19), Ideogram 4.0 scored highest at 9.3/10, ahead of Nano Banana 2.1 (9.0). One prompt, and both models kept the character consistent. Ideogram produced a proper turnaround sheet, while Nano Banana gave three expressive poses. If you need a reference sheet to reuse, Ideogram's layout is the more practical one.

How much does each output cost?

Ideogram 4.0: $0.07 per image; Nano Banana 2.1: $0.04 per image (Runway Dev API pricing, October 2026).