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  3. FLUX.3 Image vs Z Image Turbo
Updated Oct 2026

FLUX.3 Image vs Z Image Turbo

FLUX.3 Image is the newer model, released after Z Image Turbo.

Hyperrealistic Portrait

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

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FLUX.3 Image
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Z Image Turbo

Which answer wins?

Price and specs

FLUX.3 Image and Z Image Turbo compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecFLUX.3 ImageZ Image Turbo
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)No—
ReleasedOct 2026Nov 2025
Where to run it1 host
FLUX.3 Image1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • BBlack Forest Labs–not listed in·–not listed out·47k·99.5% up
Z Image Turbo

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 Z Image Turbo?

FLUX.3 Image is developed by Black Forest Labs while Z Image Turbo is developed by PrunaAI. 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 Z Image Turbo?

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

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of FLUX.3 Image and Z Image Turbo 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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Same lab, same size, long tail

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  • Z Image Turbo vs Recraft V4.1 FlashSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Imagen 4Same size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Imagen 4 FastSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Imagen 4 UltraSame size
  • FLUX.3 Image vs Leonardo Lucid OriginSame size

Model pages

  • FLUX.3 Image19 outputs, specs and price
  • Z Image Turbo17 outputs, specs and price
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