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  3. FLUX 2 Max vs FLUX.3 Image
Updated Oct 2026

FLUX 2 Max vs FLUX.3 Image

FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after FLUX 2 Max.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.

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FLUX 2 Max
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FLUX.3 Image

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

FLUX 2 Max and FLUX.3 Image compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecFLUX 2 MaxFLUX.3 Image
Free API (OpenRouter)—No
ReleasedDec 2025Oct 2026
Where to run it1 host
FLUX 2 Max

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

FLUX.3 Image1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • BBlack Forest Labs–not listed in·–not listed out·47k·99.5% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between FLUX 2 Max and FLUX.3 Image?

Both are developed by Black Forest Labs but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, FLUX 2 Max or FLUX.3 Image?

It depends on your use case. FLUX 2 Max and FLUX.3 Image each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare FLUX 2 Max and FLUX.3 Image on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX 2 Max and FLUX.3 Image across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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  • FLUX.3 Image vs Riverflow V2.5 ProLanded Jun 2026

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  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX 2 ProVersion compare
  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX ProSame lab
  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX SchnellVersion compare
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Gemini 2.5 Flash ImageSame size

Model pages

  • FLUX 2 Max17 outputs, specs and price
  • FLUX.3 Image19 outputs, specs and price
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