FLUX
Image Generationby Black Forest Labs
Next-gen high-quality image generation by Black Forest Labs
Overview
FLUX is a next-generation image model from Black Forest Labs, founded by the original Stable Diffusion team. It offers significant improvements in image quality, prompt adherence, and text rendering. FLUX comes in three versions: Pro (highest quality), Dev (developer-friendly), and Schnell (ultra-fast). It has become a strong competitor to Stable Diffusion.
Key Features
Ultra-Fast Generation
Schnell version generates quality images in just 1-4 steps, industry-leading speed
Precise Prompt Following
Extremely accurate understanding and execution of user instructions
Three-Tier Versions
Pro for quality, Dev for developers, Schnell for speed — choose as needed
Pricing
Free
Schnell: Free (open source)
Starter
Dev: Free for non-commercial
Pro
Pro: $0.05/image (API)
Prompt Examples
A photorealistic close-up of a Japanese matcha latte with intricate latte art shaped like a cherry blossom, steam rising, soft natural light from window
Photorealistic matcha latte with cherry blossom latte art
Modern Chinese New Year poster design, golden dragon, red and gold color palette, text "2026 Happy New Year" in elegant calligraphy, festive atmosphere
Modern Chinese New Year poster with golden dragon
How It Compares
Pros
- ✓Excellent prompt understanding and adherence
- ✓Schnell version is free and open source
- ✓Superior text rendering quality
- ✓Fast generation with low cost
Cons
- ✗Ecosystem smaller than SD
- ✗Pro version requires paid API
- ✗Style diversity still developing
- ✗LoRA and plugin ecosystem not yet mature
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