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

Lucid Realism vs FLUX.1 Kontext Max

Newest: Lucid Realism · Widest inputs: FLUX.1 Kontext Max · Image editing: FLUX.1 Kontext Max. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Leonardo.Ai

    Lucid Realism

    Released Jun 1, 2025

    • Text to image
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
    Full specs Remove Lucid Realism

  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.

  • NewestLucid RealismLucid Realism Jun 1, 2025 · FLUX.1 Kontext Max May 29, 2025
  • Widest inputsFLUX.1 Kontext MaxLucid Realism: Text prompts · FLUX.1 Kontext Max: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Image editingFLUX.1 Kontext MaxTakes a reference image as input: Lucid Realism no · FLUX.1 Kontext Max yes
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachLucid Realism: 1 · FLUX.1 Kontext Max: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Lucid Realism vs FLUX.1 Kontext Max specifications side by side
SpecificationLucid RealismLeonardo.AiFLUX.1 Kontext MaxBlack Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better—1,075 ±3#61 of 82 · 65,501 votes
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 Realism or FLUX.1 Kontext Max?

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 Lucid Realism and FLUX.1 Kontext Max?

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

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Lucid Realism 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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