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  3. FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX Pro
Updated Oct 2026

FLUX.3 Image vs FLUX Pro

FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after FLUX Pro.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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FLUX.3 Image
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FLUX Pro

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Pro compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecFLUX.3 ImageFLUX Pro
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 Pro

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 Pro?

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.3 Image or FLUX Pro?

It depends on your use case. FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Pro 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.3 Image and FLUX Pro on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and FLUX Pro 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 Pro vs Riverflow V2.5 ProLanded Jun 2026

Same lab, same size, long tail

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  • FLUX Pro vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
  • FLUX Pro vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Midjourney v3Same size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Midjourney v4Same size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Midjourney v5Same size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Midjourney v6Same size

Model pages

  • FLUX.3 Image19 outputs, specs and price
  • FLUX Pro17 outputs, specs and price
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