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

Ideogram v2 vs FLUX1.1 [pro]

Preferred for text to image: Too close to call · Newest: FLUX1.1 [pro] · Widest inputs: Ideogram v2. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. Ideogram

    Ideogram v2

    Released Aug 21, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,013
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Ideogram v2

  2. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX1.1 [pro]

    Released Oct 2, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,016
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove FLUX1.1 [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 imageToo close to callIdeogram v2 1,013 (#74) · FLUX1.1 [pro] 1,016 (#73) — blind human votes
  • NewestFLUX1.1 [pro]Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024 · FLUX1.1 [pro] Oct 2, 2024
  • Widest inputsIdeogram v2Ideogram v2: Text prompts, Reference images · FLUX1.1 [pro]: Text prompts
  • Image editingIdeogram v2Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes · FLUX1.1 [pro] no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachIdeogram v2: 1 · FLUX1.1 [pro]: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Ideogram v2 vs FLUX1.1 [pro] specifications side by side
SpecificationIdeogram v2IdeogramFLUX1.1 [pro]Black Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,013 ±4#74 of 82 · 72,090 votes1,016 ±3#73 of 82 · 70,460 votes (best)
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)YesNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedAug 21, 2024Oct 2, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Ideogram v2 or FLUX1.1 [pro]?

For text to image, voters rate them about the same (Ideogram v2 1,013 (#74) · FLUX1.1 [pro] 1,016 (#73)). 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.

What is the difference between Ideogram v2 and FLUX1.1 [pro]?

Ideogram v2 is an image model from Ideogram (Aug 21, 2024), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images. FLUX1.1 [pro] is an image model from Black Forest Labs (Oct 2, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

Ideogram v2 Aug 21, 2024; FLUX1.1 [pro] Oct 2, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Ideogram v2 yes; FLUX1.1 [pro] 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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