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

Lucid Origin vs FLUX.1 Kontext Max

Preferred for text to image: FLUX.1 Kontext Max · Newest: Lucid Origin · Widest inputs: FLUX.1 Kontext Max. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. Leonardo.Ai

    Lucid Origin

    Released Jun 1, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,013
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Lucid Origin

  2. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX.1 Kontext Max

    Released May 29, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Image editing
    • Arena1,182
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove FLUX.1 Kontext Max

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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.1 Kontext MaxLucid Origin 1,013 (#75) · FLUX.1 Kontext Max 1,075 (#61) — blind human votes
  • NewestLucid OriginLucid Origin Jun 1, 2025 · FLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025
  • Widest inputsFLUX.1 Kontext MaxLucid Origin: Text prompts · FLUX.1 Kontext Max: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Image editingFLUX.1 Kontext MaxTakes a reference image as input: Lucid Origin no · FLUX.1 Kontext Max yes
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachLucid Origin: 1 · FLUX.1 Kontext Max: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Lucid Origin vs FLUX.1 Kontext Max specifications side by side
SpecificationLucid OriginLeonardo.AiFLUX.1 Kontext MaxBlack Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,013 ±3#75 of 82 · 287,340 votes1,075 ±3#61 of 82 · 65,501 votes (best)
Image editing arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,182 ±3#52 of 61 · 390,855 votes
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoYes
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedJun 1, 2025May 29, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Lucid Origin or FLUX.1 Kontext Max?

For text to image, voters prefer FLUX.1 Kontext Max (Lucid Origin 1,013 (#75) · FLUX.1 Kontext Max 1,075 (#61)). 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 Lucid Origin and FLUX.1 Kontext Max?

Lucid Origin is an image model from Leonardo.Ai (Jun 1, 2025), taking text prompts and producing images. FLUX.1 Kontext Max is an image model from Black Forest Labs (May 29, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing images.

Which is newer?

Lucid Origin Jun 1, 2025; FLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Lucid Origin no; FLUX.1 Kontext Max 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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