Quick Summary: While CometAPI offers convenience and modest savings (~20%), high-volume users are switching to Wisdom Gate to unlock massive 70-80% discounts. For flagship models like Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), Wisdom Gate charges just $0.068 per image compared to over $0.20 elsewhere.
CometAPI is a solid choice for accessing a wide range of models (500+) with a unified bill. However, for specific high-performance needs like Google's Gemini series, the "jack of all trades" approach often means you are still paying near-retail prices (approx. 20% off official).
Wisdom Gate takes a different approach: specialized, high-volume aggregation for enterprise-grade models. This allows us to slash prices far deeper than general aggregators.
- CometAPI Savings: ~20% off official prices.
- Wisdom Gate Savings: ~50-70% off official prices.
Price Showdown: CometAPI vs. Wisdom Gate
Let's compare the costs for generating 1,000 images using the industry-leading Gemini 3 Pro model.
| Feature | Official Google Vertex | CometAPI (Est. -20%) | Wisdom Gate (Nano Banana Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 3 Pro Image | Gemini 3 Pro (via Aggregator) | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
| Cost per Image | $0.135 (Standard) | ~$0.108 | $0.068 |
| 4K Resolution | $0.24 | ~$0.19 | $0.136 |
| Daily Cost (1k imgs) | $135 | ~$108 | $68 |
| Monthly Savings | - | $810 vs Official | $2,000+ vs Official |
The Verdict: Switching from CometAPI to Wisdom Gate for image generation saves you an additional 40% on top of their discount, effectively cutting your bill in half.
Why Wisdom Gate is the Superior Choice
1. Deeper Discounts through Specialization
CometAPI aggregates hundreds of models, which dilutes their bargaining power on specific ones. Wisdom Gate focuses heavily on the Gemini ecosystem (Nano Banana series), allowing us to negotiate or architect deeper savings that we pass directly to you.
2. Built for Stability, Not Just Variety
While CometAPI excels at variety, Wisdom Gate excels at reliability. Our gemini-3-pro-image-preview endpoint is backed by a robust enterprise queue system that handles 50-100 requests per minute (RPM) with 99.9% uptime, ensuring your production apps never stutter.
3. Identical API Structure
You don't need to rewrite your codebase to save money. Whether you are coming from Google Vertex AI or an aggregator like CometAPI, our endpoints are compatible.
Migration Guide: Instant Switch
If you are using CometAPI or similar aggregators, you are likely already using an OpenAI-compatible or Vertex-compatible format. Wisdom Gate supports the native Google Vertex v1beta format for maximum feature parity (including reference images).
Example: Generating High-Quality Images
Use this simple cURL command to start saving immediately:
curl -s -X POST \
"https://wisdom-gate.juheapi.com/v1beta/models/gemini-3-pro-image-preview:generateContent" \
-H "x-goog-api-key: $WISDOM_GATE_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"contents": [{
"parts": [{
"text": "Hyper-realistic portrait of an astronaut on Mars, 8k, cinematic lighting"
}]
}],
"generationConfig": {
"responseModalities": ["IMAGE"],
"imageConfig": {
"aspectRatio": "1:1",
"imageSize": "1K"
}
}
}'
Key Parameters:
- Model:
gemini-3-pro-image-preview - Cost: $0.068 per image (Standard 1K)
Conclusion
CometAPI is great for browsing models. Wisdom Gate is built for running them at scale.
If your application relies on Google's Gemini models for text or image generation, paying the "convenience tax" of a general aggregator doesn't make sense. Switch to Wisdom Gate today for the lowest market price, period.