Flux
Open-source AI image generator with photorealistic output and clean text rendering
Founded
2023
Starting Price
Free
Category
AI Image Generation
Last updated February 12, 2026
About Flux
Flux is a family of text-to-image AI models developed by Black Forest Labs, founded by former Stability AI engineers. Built on a rectified flow transformer architecture, Flux produces some of the most photorealistic AI-generated images available, with strong text rendering, natural proportions, and precise prompt adherence. The FLUX.2 Pro model supports resolutions up to 4 megapixels and can combine up to 9 reference images for consistent style transfer. With open-source variants (FLUX.1 dev and schnell) available on Hugging Face and a commercial API through BFL, Flux serves both hobbyists running local models and enterprises integrating image generation into production workflows.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most photorealistic AI image generator available — natural skin tones, lighting, and textures that rival real photography
- Open-source models (FLUX.1 dev/schnell) let you run locally for free with full control over generation
- Clean text rendering handles signage, UI text, branding elements, and multi-language typography
- Pure pay-per-image pricing with no monthly subscription — only pay for what you generate
- Up to 4MP output resolution for print-ready images without upscaling
Key Features
Photorealistic Generation
Produces highly realistic images with natural skin tones, fabric textures, lighting, and proportions that rival real photography
Clean Text Rendering
Accurately generates legible text within images including signage, book covers, UI mockups, and branded content with consistent typography
Multi-Reference Input
FLUX.2 Pro combines up to 9 reference images through a zero-configuration pipeline for style transfer, product shots, and consistent character generation
Up to 4 Megapixel Output
Generate images at resolutions up to 4MP for print-ready output without upscaling artifacts
Open-Source Models
FLUX.1 dev and schnell are open weights on Hugging Face — run locally with ComfyUI, Automatic1111, or any compatible interface
Commercial API
Pay-per-image API at bfl.ai with simple megapixel-based pricing and no monthly commitments
Multiple Model Tiers
Choose from FLUX.2 klein (fastest, from $0.014), FLUX.1 Pro ($0.04), or FLUX.2 Pro ($0.03+) depending on speed and quality needs
Pricing
Free (Open Source)
Free
- FLUX.1 dev & schnell models
- Run locally with ComfyUI
- Apache 2.0 (schnell) license
- Community support
- Full model weights on Hugging Face
Best For
Product Photography
Generate photorealistic product shots with accurate text on labels, packaging, and branding elements using multi-reference input
Marketing & Advertising
Create high-resolution marketing visuals with legible headlines, taglines, and branded text baked directly into images
UI/UX Mockups
Generate realistic interface mockups with readable text, buttons, and UI elements for presentations and prototyping
Print-Ready Assets
Produce 4MP images suitable for print materials including posters, banners, and packaging with clean typography
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