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

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra vs Recraft V3

Newest: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra · Image editing: Neither edits images · Self-hosting: No open weights. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

    Released Nov 1, 2024

    • Text to image
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    Full specs Remove FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

  2. Recraft

    Recraft V3

    Released Oct 30, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,022
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    Full specs Remove Recraft V3

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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.

  • NewestFLUX1.1 [pro] UltraFLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024 · Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024
  • Widest inputsSame inputsFLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: Text prompts · Recraft V3: Text prompts
  • Image editingNeither edits imagesTakes a reference image as input: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no · Recraft V3 no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachFLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: 1 · Recraft V3: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

Dashes mean the data is not published.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra vs Recraft V3 specifications side by side
SpecificationFLUX1.1 [pro] UltraBlack Forest LabsRecraft V3Recraft
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,022 ±4#72 of 82 · 195,600 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedNov 1, 2024Oct 30, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra or Recraft V3?

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 FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra and Recraft V3?

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra is an image model from Black Forest Labs (Nov 1, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images. Recraft V3 is an image model from Recraft (Oct 30, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024; Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no; Recraft V3 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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