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

FLUX 3 Image vs Recraft V4.1 Flash

Newest: FLUX 3 Image · Widest inputs: FLUX 3 Image · Image editing: FLUX 3 Image. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX 3 Image

    Released Oct 5, 2026New

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove FLUX 3 Image

  2. Recraft

    Recraft V4.1 Flash

    Released Sep 23, 2026New

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,098
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Recraft V4.1 Flash

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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 3 ImageFLUX 3 Image Oct 5, 2026 · Recraft V4.1 Flash Sep 23, 2026
  • Widest inputsFLUX 3 ImageFLUX 3 Image: Text prompts, Reference images · Recraft V4.1 Flash: Text prompts
  • Image editingFLUX 3 ImageTakes a reference image as input: FLUX 3 Image yes · Recraft V4.1 Flash no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachFLUX 3 Image: 1 · Recraft V4.1 Flash: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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FLUX 3 Image vs Recraft V4.1 Flash specifications side by side
SpecificationFLUX 3 ImageBlack Forest LabsRecraft V4.1 FlashRecraft
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,098 ±10#57 of 82 · 3,486 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedOct 5, 2026Sep 23, 2026
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, FLUX 3 Image or Recraft V4.1 Flash?

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 3 Image and Recraft V4.1 Flash?

FLUX 3 Image is an image model from Black Forest Labs (Oct 5, 2026), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. Recraft V4.1 Flash is an image model from Recraft (Sep 23, 2026), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

FLUX 3 Image Oct 5, 2026; Recraft V4.1 Flash Sep 23, 2026.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: FLUX 3 Image yes; Recraft V4.1 Flash 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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