Image model comparison · 2 models · Updated Nov 2, 2026

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] vs Lucid Origin

Preferred for text to image: Lucid Origin · Newest: Lucid Origin · Widest inputs: FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

Black Forest Labs
FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Released May 29, 2025
- Text to image
- Image editing
- Arena1,151
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- Max size—
Full specs Remove FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]
Leonardo.Ai
Lucid Origin
Released Jun 1, 2025
- Text to image
- Arena1,013
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- Max size—
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01 — At a glance

Where they differ

Quality is the arena score from blind, side-by-side human votes. Price, length and resolution come from each lab’s own listings.

Preferred for text to imageLucid OriginFLUX.1 Kontext [dev] 942 (#80) · Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75) — blind human votes
NewestLucid OriginFLUX.1 Kontext [dev] May 29, 2025 · Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025
Widest inputsFLUX.1 Kontext [dev]FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]: Text prompts, Reference images · Lucid Origin: Text prompts
Image editingFLUX.1 Kontext [dev]Takes a reference image as input: FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] yes · Lucid Origin no
Self-hostingFLUX.1 Kontext [dev]Downloadable weights (FLUX.1 [dev] Non-Commercial License)
Most API hostsSame reachFLUX.1 Kontext [dev]: 1 · Lucid Origin: 1

02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] vs Lucid Origin specifications side by side
Specification	FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]Black Forest Labs	Lucid OriginLeonardo.Ai
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better	942 ±4#80 of 82 · 216,222 votes	1,013 ±3#75 of 82 · 287,340 votes (best)
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better	1,151 ±3#55 of 61 · 3,639,663 votes	—
Output
Produces	Images	Images
Inputs
Text prompts	Yes	Yes
Reference images (editing)	Yes	No
Access
Weights	OpenFLUX.1 [dev] Non-Commercial License	Proprietary
API hosts	1	1
Released	May 29, 2025	Jun 1, 2025

03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] or Lucid Origin?

For text to image, voters prefer Lucid Origin (FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] 942 (#80) · Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75)). Arena scores come from blind, side-by-side human votes on the same prompts; when the gap is inside both models’ error margins we call it a tie. Test your own prompts before you commit.

What is the difference between FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] and Lucid Origin?

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] is an image model from Black Forest Labs (May 29, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Lucid Origin is an image model from Leonardo.Ai (Jun 1, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] May 29, 2025; Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] yes; Lucid Origin no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]. Downloadable weights (FLUX.1 [dev] Non-Commercial License).