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Black Forest Labs

FLUX.1 [dev]

VS
Black Forest Labs

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

✍️ Analysis by:the whichllmmodel Editorial Team|📅 Updated: June 2026

Decision Recommendation

👑 Editorial Verdict: FLUX.1 Kontext [max] stands out as the superior choice over FLUX.1 [dev]. It is more cost-effective (costing $0.0800 per image vs $N/A), generates images in a faster speed tier (standard), and supports a wider range of key feature strengths (like In-Context Editing, Character Consistency, Realism).

Model Specs

FLUX.1 [dev]

Pricing & Speed

Cost per Generation
Self Host
Speed Tier
standard
Max Resolution2K

Model Strengths

RealismPrompt Adherence
Model Specs

FLUX.1 Kontext [max]

Pricing & Speed

Cost per Generation
$80.00per 1,000 images
Speed Tier
standard
Max Resolution2K

Model Strengths

In-Context EditingCharacter ConsistencyRealismPrompt AdherenceTypography

Frequently Asked Questions

FLUX.1 [dev] is cheaper as it is open source and can be self-hosted, whereas FLUX.1 Kontext [max] costs $0.0800 per image generation.

Both models generate images in the standard speed tier.

Both models share key strengths in: realism, prompt adherence. FLUX.1 [dev] specializes in: realism, prompt adherence. FLUX.1 Kontext [max] specializes in: in context-editing, character consistency, realism, prompt adherence, typography.

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