Flux (Black Forest Labs) Pricing in 2026

● Last verified: April 1, 2026

Pricing tiers

Tier	Price	Details
Free	$0	Flux.1 Schnell (open-source)

Flux Pro via API: ~$0.05/image. Flux Schnell is free and open-source.

How Flux compares on price

Tool	Starting	Pro	API/sec
Flux	N/A	N/A	N/A
Recraft	$25	$60	N/A
Leonardo	$10	$24	N/A
Ideogram	$8	$20	N/A

Is Flux worth it?

We rate Flux 9/10 for value. Flux is our primary image generation tool for client work. The photorealistic quality, text rendering, and prompt adherence are best-in-class. We use Flux Pro via fal.ai for product photography generation, OOH artwork, and source images that feed into our video pipeline. Flux Schnell (the open-source tier) is excellent for exploration. The lack of a polished web UI is irrelevant for production use where we are calling the API directly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Flux cost per month?▾

Flux uses a pay-per-use model. Flux Pro via API: ~$0.05/image. Flux Schnell is free and open-source.

Does Flux have a free plan?▾

Yes. Flux.1 Schnell (open-source)

What does Flux API cost?▾

Flux offers API access. Check their pricing page for current rates.

Is Flux worth the price?▾

We rate Flux 9/10 for value. It offers excellent value for the features provided.

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