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

GPT-5 Image vs FLUX.2 [pro]

Newest: FLUX.2 [pro] · Widest inputs: GPT-5 Image · Self-hosting: No open weights. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. OpenAI

    GPT-5 Image

    Released Oct 14, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove GPT-5 Image

  2. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX.2 [pro]

    Released Nov 25, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,247
    • From$0.03/image
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove FLUX.2 [pro]

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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.2 [pro]GPT-5 Image Oct 14, 2025 · FLUX.2 [pro] Nov 25, 2025
  • Widest inputsGPT-5 ImageGPT-5 Image: Text prompts, Reference images, PDFs · FLUX.2 [pro]: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Image editingBoth edit imagesTakes a reference image as input: GPT-5 Image yes · FLUX.2 [pro] yes
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsGPT-5 ImageGPT-5 Image: 2 · FLUX.2 [pro]: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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GPT-5 Image vs FLUX.2 [pro] specifications side by side
SpecificationGPT-5 ImageOpenAIFLUX.2 [pro]Black Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,153 ±3#32 of 82 · 223,179 votes
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,247 ±3#38 of 61 · 673,136 votes
Price
Starting price—$0.03/image 1 MP
How it is billed—Billed per megapixel; editing costs more.
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Images per request—Up to 1
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesYes
Max reference images—8
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts2 (best)1
ReleasedOct 14, 2025Nov 25, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, GPT-5 Image or FLUX.2 [pro]?

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.

Which is cheaper?

FLUX.2 [pro] costs from $0.03/image (1 MP). GPT-5 Image has no published per-image price. Prices are list rates and change often; check the lab before budgeting.

What is the difference between GPT-5 Image and FLUX.2 [pro]?

GPT-5 Image is an image model from OpenAI (Oct 14, 2025), taking text prompts, reference images and pdfs and producing images. FLUX.2 [pro] is an image model from Black Forest Labs (Nov 25, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images.

Which is newer?

GPT-5 Image Oct 14, 2025; FLUX.2 [pro] Nov 25, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: GPT-5 Image yes; FLUX.2 [pro] yes.

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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