FLUX.3 Image vs 
MiniMax Image-01
FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after MiniMax Image-01.
Hyperrealistic Portrait
One prompt, one photorealistic portrait. Skin, eyes, light.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
| Spec | FLUX.3 Image | MiniMax Image-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jun 2025 |
Where to run it
FLUX.3 Image1 host
MiniMax Image-01
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 MiniMax Image-01?
FLUX.3 Image is developed by Black Forest Labs while MiniMax Image-01 is developed by MiniMax. 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 MiniMax Image-01?
It depends on your use case. FLUX.3 Image and MiniMax Image-01 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 MiniMax Image-01 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and MiniMax Image-01 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.
More comparisons
Against the newest arrivals
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- MiniMax Image-01 vs Riverflow V2.5 ProLanded Jun 2026
Same lab, same size, long tail
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- MiniMax Image-01 vs Hy Image 3.5 PreviewSame size
- MiniMax Image-01 vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
- FLUX.3 Image vs Recraft V4.1 ProSame size
- FLUX.3 Image vs Riverflow V2.5 ProSame size
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