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

GPT Image 1 Mini vs FLUX.2 [pro]

Preferred for text to image: FLUX.2 [pro] · Preferred for image editing: FLUX.2 [pro] · Lowest entry price: FLUX.2 [pro]. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. OpenAI

    GPT Image 1 Mini

    Released Sep 26, 2025Deprecated

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,124
    • From$0.033/image
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove GPT Image 1 Mini

  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.

  • Preferred for text to imageFLUX.2 [pro]GPT Image 1 Mini 1,109 (#54) · FLUX.2 [pro] 1,153 (#32) — blind human votes
  • Preferred for image editingFLUX.2 [pro]GPT Image 1 Mini 1,124 (#58) · FLUX.2 [pro] 1,247 (#38) — blind human votes
  • Lowest entry priceFLUX.2 [pro]GPT Image 1 Mini from $0.033/image (1024×1024) · FLUX.2 [pro] from $0.03/image (1 MP)
  • NewestFLUX.2 [pro]GPT Image 1 Mini Sep 26, 2025 · FLUX.2 [pro] Nov 25, 2025
  • Widest inputsSame inputsGPT Image 1 Mini: Text prompts, Reference images · FLUX.2 [pro]: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Image editingBoth edit imagesTakes a reference image as input: GPT Image 1 Mini yes · FLUX.2 [pro] yes
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachGPT Image 1 Mini: 1 · FLUX.2 [pro]: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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GPT Image 1 Mini vs FLUX.2 [pro] specifications side by side
SpecificationGPT Image 1 MiniOpenAIFLUX.2 [pro]Black Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,109 ±3#54 of 82 · 170,993 votes1,153 ±3#32 of 82 · 223,179 votes (best)
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,124 ±3#58 of 61 · 682,755 votes1,247 ±3#38 of 61 · 673,136 votes (best)
Price
Starting price$0.033/image 1024×1024$0.03/image 1 MP (best)
How it is billedMeasured cost of one square image at default settings.Billed per megapixel; editing costs more.
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Images per requestUp to 10 (best)Up to 1
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesYes
Max reference images16 (best)8
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API model IDgpt-image-1-mini—
API hosts11
ReleasedSep 26, 2025Nov 25, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, GPT Image 1 Mini or FLUX.2 [pro]?

For text to image, voters prefer FLUX.2 [pro] (GPT Image 1 Mini 1,109 (#54) · FLUX.2 [pro] 1,153 (#32)). For image editing, voters prefer FLUX.2 [pro] (GPT Image 1 Mini 1,124 (#58) · FLUX.2 [pro] 1,247 (#38)). 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.

Which is cheaper?

GPT Image 1 Mini costs from $0.033/image (1024×1024); FLUX.2 [pro] costs from $0.03/image (1 MP). Prices are list rates and change often; check the lab before budgeting.

What is the difference between GPT Image 1 Mini and FLUX.2 [pro]?

GPT Image 1 Mini is an image model from OpenAI (Sep 26, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images 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 Image 1 Mini Sep 26, 2025; FLUX.2 [pro] Nov 25, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: GPT Image 1 Mini 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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