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

FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX Kontext Max

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

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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FLUX.3 Image
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FLUX Kontext Max

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Kontext Max compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecFLUX.3 ImageFLUX Kontext Max
Free API (OpenRouter)No—
ReleasedOct 2026Nov 2024
Where to run it1 host
FLUX.3 Image1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • BBlack Forest Labs–not listed in·–not listed out·47k·99.5% up
FLUX Kontext Max

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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

Common questions

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

Both are developed by Black Forest Labs but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

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

It depends on your use case. FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Kontext Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

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

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Kontext Max 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 Recraft V4.1 FlashLanded Sep 2026
  • FLUX Kontext Max vs GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLanded Sep 2026
  • FLUX.3 Image vs GPT Image 2.5 FlareLanded Sep 2026
  • FLUX Kontext Max vs Nano Banana 2 LiteLanded Jun 2026
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Riverflow V2.5 FastLanded Jun 2026
  • FLUX Kontext Max vs Riverflow V2.5 ProLanded Jun 2026

Same lab, same size, long tail

  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX 2 MaxVersion compare
  • FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX Kontext ProSame lab
  • FLUX Kontext Max vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
  • FLUX Kontext Max vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
  • 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.3 Image19 outputs, specs and price
  • FLUX Kontext Max19 outputs, specs and price
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