Flux
Next-gen open image model by Black Forest Labs
Overview
Flux by Black Forest Labs (founded by Stable Diffusion creators) is a cutting-edge image generation model. Flux 1.1 Pro produces photorealistic images with incredible detail, while open variants (Dev, Schnell) can run locally. It's rapidly become the new standard for AI image quality.
Features
How to Get Started
For local use, download Flux Schnell (fast) or Flux Dev (quality) from HuggingFace and run with ComfyUI. Requires 12GB+ VRAM for full quality.
For cloud access, use Flux Pro via Replicate, fal.ai, or Together AI APIs. Pricing is around $0.03-0.05 per image. Many platforms like Leonardo AI also offer Flux models.
Videos & Courses
Pricing
Free (open models) / API pay-per-image via Replicate/fal.ai
View pricing detailsFAQ
How does Flux compare to Stable Diffusion?
Flux is the next evolution from the same creators. It produces significantly higher quality images with better text, hands, and photorealism. It's the new benchmark.
Can I run Flux locally?
Yes, Flux Schnell and Dev are open-weight and can run locally with ComfyUI. You'll need a powerful GPU (12GB+ VRAM for best results, 8GB minimum with quantization).
What's the difference between Schnell, Dev, and Pro?
Schnell is fast (4 steps), Dev is higher quality (open-weight), and Pro is the best quality (closed, API-only). Each tier increases in quality and cost.