Black Forest Labs: every model, side by side
Builds the FLUX family of image generation models.
- Founded by the architects of Stable Diffusion.
- FLUX runs from Schnell (fast) to Pro Ultra (slow, detailed).
- FLUX.1 ships open weights.
- Total models
- 9
- Image models
- 9
- Active period
- Jul 2024 to Oct 2026
Black Forest Labs models and answers
FLUX.3 Image
Oct 2026Image generation and editing from Black Forest Labs. Accepts up to ten reference images and produces images from 768 pixels to 4K, with pricing per image.
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FLUX 2 Max
Dec 2025The highest fidelity image model from Black Forest Labs for maximum detail and realism.
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FLUX 2 Flex
Nov 2025FLUX 2 Flex adds guidance and step controls for more steerable generations.
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FLUX 2 Dev
Nov 2025Black Forest Labs' FLUX 2 Dev model for high-quality generations with flexible controls.
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FLUX 2 Pro
Nov 2025FLUX 2 Pro focuses on premium quality output with strong prompt adherence.
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FLUX Pro
Nov 2024Black Forest Labs' top FLUX tier for text-to-image, aimed at prompt adherence and image detail rather than speed. The reference model the rest of the FLUX line is measured against.
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FLUX Kontext Max
Nov 2024The premium tier of FLUX Kontext for text-driven image editing, with better typography than the standard tier. You describe the change in words.
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FLUX Kontext Pro
Nov 2024A FLUX model for editing images by describing the change in words. Built for transformations that keep the rest of the frame consistent instead of regenerating the whole picture.
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FLUX Schnell
Jul 2024A fast and cost-efficient FLUX model designed for high-throughput text-to-image generation.
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