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FLUX — Black Forest Labs

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OverviewFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
PriceAPI from $0.014/image · FLUX 3 Image from $0.041 list priceFree $0 · API from $0.035/image
Free planNo general free hosted API tier · selected open-weight models available for local useFree · 30 credits/day

Key comparison

SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Starting PriceAPI from $0.014/image (FLUX.2 klein 4B) · FLUX 3 Image list price from $0.041 at 768×768
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Free $0 · API from $0.035/image (V4.1 / V4 Styles Standard)
Text-to-ImageFLUX 3 Image + FLUX.2 unified text-to-image generationRecraft V4.1 / V4 Styles text-to-image for raster and native vector output
Image EditingUnified image editing in FLUX.2 · FLUX 3 Image supports image-to-image · specialized FLUX editing toolsNatural-language editing · inpainting · outpainting · eraser · background tools
Maximum ResolutionFLUX 3 Image: up to 4K (~16 MP tier) · FLUX.2: up to 4 MP (e.g. 2048×2048)V4 Standard: 1024×1024 · V4 Pro: 2048×2048 at 1:1 · dimensions vary by aspect ratio
Reference ImagesFLUX.2: up to 8 refs via API / 10 in Playground on pro/max; klein up to 4; dev up to 6V4 Styles: 1–10 style reference images
Character ConsistencyFLUX.2 multi-reference identity/character consistency · up to 8–10 references on pro/maxCharacter consistency available through prompt-based editing/external-model workflows; V4 Styles primarily targets style consistency
Text RenderingExcellent · FLUX.2 flex specializes in typography; FLUX.2 family improves reliable text renderingStrong typography and design-oriented text rendering
PhotorealismExcellent · FLUX.2 emphasizes high-detail photorealism and spatial/lighting realismExcellent with V4.1 / V4.1 Pro raster models
UpscalingImage-specific standalone upscaler not listed as a core BFL image endpoint; higher-resolution generation available up to FLUX 3 Image 4KAI Image Upscaler · crisp/creative enhancement workflows; raster can also be vectorized for resolution-independent scaling
API AccessBlack Forest Labs API · pay-as-you-go image generation/editing endpointsRecraft API · raster + vector generation · editing · background tools · batch/asynchronous processing
Commercial UseBFL API includes commercial rights; open-weight commercial use depends on model license/tierPaid plans include full commercial rights; usage remains subject to Recraft terms

Pricing

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Free PlanNo general free hosted API tier · FLUX.2 dev is free for non-commercial local development · FLUX.2 klein 4B open weights use Apache 2.0Free · 30 credits renewed daily
Usage Limits / CreditsPay-as-you-go · 1 credit = $0.01 · FLUX.2 priced by megapixel/model · FLUX 3 Image priced by resolution tierFree: 30 credits/day · paid plans use monthly subscription credits; top-up credits do not expire

Overview

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Primary Use CaseProfessional image generation & image editingAI design · raster image generation · native vector/SVG generation · image editing
Best ForDevelopers / Creative production / Marketing / Product visualization / E-commerce / DesignDesigners / Branding / Logos / Icons / Marketing / Production assets
PlatformsBFL Playground · API · local/open-weight deployment for selected modelsWeb · iOS · Android · API

Image Generation

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Image-to-ImageFLUX 3 Image image-to-image · FLUX.2 multi-reference generation/editingImage-to-image generation + natural-language editing + reference-driven workflows
Aspect RatiosMultiple supported aspect ratios by model/resolution tier · output dimensions rounded to model requirementsMultiple preset/custom output ratios; model/API dimensions vary by workflow
Batch GenerationBatch requests supported · cost multiplies by number of generated imagesAPI supports batch operations and asynchronous high-volume processing
Prompt EnhancementStrong complex prompt following · FLUX.2 supports up to 32K text input tokensPrompt-driven generation with model interpretation; no separate universal prompt-enhancer control documented

Image Editing

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
InpaintingFLUX.1 Fill pro for masked inpainting / generative fillDedicated inpainting via Studio/API
OutpaintingFLUX Outpainting tool · megapixel-based pricingDedicated outpainting via API/creative editing workflows
Object RemovalFLUX Eraser dedicated removal toolAI Eraser + prompt-based editing
Background RemovalNo dedicated BFL background-removal endpoint documented as a core FLUX image toolDedicated Background Remover · API supported
Background ReplacementPrompt/image editing workflows can replace scene/background contentReplace Background API/editing workflow
Generative FillFLUX.1 Fill pro · masked content generation and replacementInpainting / prompt-based regional editing

Control & Consistency

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Style ControlMulti-reference style guidance · precise color/hex control · FLUX.2 flex offers fine-grained guidance/stepsV4 Styles Precise/Flexible modes · weighted references · 100+ API styles
Style ReferenceMulti-reference editing supports style and visual-reference guidanceV4 Styles accepts 1–10 references · individual reference influence can be weighted
Pose / Composition ControlFLUX.2 JSON control system · pose guidance · generative expand/shrinkPrompt + editing/reference workflows; no dedicated native V4 pose-lock control documented
Seed ControlSeed parameter available on supported FLUX API generation endpointsSeed control available in Recraft API generation parameters

Quality & Design

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Typography / Logo GenerationStrong typography, infographics, UI mockups and design asset generation; raster outputProduction-oriented typography, posters, logos and brand assets
Vector GenerationNo native SVG/vector output documented for core FLUX image modelsNative editable SVG generation · V4.1 Vector / V4.1 Pro Vector
Transparent BackgroundNo dedicated transparent-background output documented across core FLUX generation familyBackground removal + transparent export workflows

Models & Customization

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Available ModelsFLUX 3 Image · FLUX.2 max/pro/flex/klein/dev · FLUX.1 Kontext · FLUX1.1 · Fill/Eraser/Outpainting toolsRecraft V4.1 · V4.1 Pro · V4.1 Vector · V4.1 Pro Vector · V4 Styles · V4 Styles Pro/Vector · external models in Studio
Model SelectionChoose model/variant by quality, speed, typography, cost, editing or local-deployment needsRecraft model variants + supported external models selectable by workflow
Custom ModelsOpen-weight FLUX.2 models can be customized under applicable licensesV4 Styles creates reusable reference-based styles without model training
Model TrainingFine-tuning & LoRA rights included with BFL open-weight commercial licensing tiersNo training/fine-tuning required for V4 Styles · reusable style built from 1–10 references

Developer & Integration

2 specifications +
SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
IntegrationsBFL Playground · REST API · open-weight/local deployment via supported distributionsRecraft Studio · iOS/Android · API · MCP integration
Automation SupportREST API · batch generation · production deployment optionsAPI batch jobs · asynchronous processing · MCP integration

Commercial & Business

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SpecificationFLUX — Black Forest LabsRecraft
Team PlanNo seat-based hosted subscription · open-weight Builder/Platform/Professional licenses include 10 licensed usersTeams plan available · shared top-up credits and collaborative workspace
Enterprise PlanEnterprise: all models/new releases · custom volume/domains/users · permissive commercial use · API + weights pricingEnterprise workflows supported via sales · high-volume generation, priority inference, style/brand controls and integrations

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