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

FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs Lucid Origin

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

  1. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX.1 Kontext Max

    Released May 29, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,182
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove FLUX.1 Kontext Max

  2. Leonardo.Ai

    Lucid Origin

    Released Jun 1, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,013
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Lucid Origin

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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 imageFLUX.1 Kontext MaxFLUX.1 Kontext Max 1,075 (#61) · Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75) — blind human votes
  • NewestLucid OriginFLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025 · Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025
  • Widest inputsFLUX.1 Kontext MaxFLUX.1 Kontext Max: Text prompts, Reference images · Lucid Origin: Text prompts
  • Image editingFLUX.1 Kontext MaxTakes a reference image as input: FLUX.1 Kontext Max yes · Lucid Origin no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachFLUX.1 Kontext Max: 1 · Lucid Origin: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs Lucid Origin specifications side by side
SpecificationFLUX.1 Kontext MaxBlack Forest LabsLucid OriginLeonardo.Ai
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,075 ±3#61 of 82 · 65,501 votes (best)1,013 ±3#75 of 82 · 287,340 votes
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,182 ±3#52 of 61 · 390,855 votes—
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedMay 29, 2025Jun 1, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, FLUX.1 Kontext Max or Lucid Origin?

For text to image, voters prefer FLUX.1 Kontext Max (FLUX.1 Kontext Max 1,075 (#61) · 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 Max and Lucid Origin?

FLUX.1 Kontext Max 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 Max May 29, 2025; Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

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

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

No open weights. Both are available only through APIs and apps.

04 — Keep comparing

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