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

FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs MiniMax Image-01

Newest: FLUX.1 Kontext Max · Widest inputs: FLUX.1 Kontext Max · Image editing: FLUX.1 Kontext Max. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  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. MiniMax

    MiniMax Image-01

    Released Feb 15, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove MiniMax Image-01

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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.

  • NewestFLUX.1 Kontext MaxFLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025 · MiniMax Image-01 Feb 15, 2025
  • Widest inputsFLUX.1 Kontext MaxFLUX.1 Kontext Max: Text prompts, Reference images · MiniMax Image-01: Text prompts
  • Image editingFLUX.1 Kontext MaxTakes a reference image as input: FLUX.1 Kontext Max yes · MiniMax Image-01 no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsFLUX.1 Kontext MaxFLUX.1 Kontext Max: 1 · MiniMax Image-01: 0
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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FLUX.1 Kontext Max vs MiniMax Image-01 specifications side by side
SpecificationFLUX.1 Kontext MaxBlack Forest LabsMiniMax Image-01MiniMax
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,075 ±3#61 of 82 · 65,501 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 hosts1—
ReleasedMay 29, 2025Feb 15, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, FLUX.1 Kontext Max or MiniMax Image-01?

Neither model has enough arena votes for a reliable quality score yet, so this page compares specs only. Run the same three or four prompts through each and judge the results.

What is the difference between FLUX.1 Kontext Max and MiniMax Image-01?

FLUX.1 Kontext Max is an image model from Black Forest Labs (May 29, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. MiniMax Image-01 is an image model from MiniMax (Feb 15, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

FLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025; MiniMax Image-01 Feb 15, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: FLUX.1 Kontext Max yes; MiniMax Image-01 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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