Flux
by Black Forest Labs
Open-source image generation models from Black Forest Labs (ex-Stability AI team). FLUX.2 delivers photorealistic quality rivaling closed-source models.
Best for
Developers and technical users wanting high-quality open-source image generation with competitive API pricing (~$0.04/image).
Not ideal for
Non-technical users wanting a simple web UI, or teams needing enterprise support and compliance certifications.
Key Features
Pros
- Free tier available
- API access for developers
- AI image generation from text prompts
- Rich integrations (5+ platforms)
- Compliance: GDPR
Pricing
Open Source (Schnell)
Free
- FLUX.1 schnell model
- Self-hosted
- Apache 2.0 license
API (FLUX.1 Pro)
$0.05/mo
- Highest quality
- Per-image pricing ~$0.04-0.05
API (FLUX.1 Dev)
$0.025/mo
- Non-commercial dev model
- Lower cost
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