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

Recraft V3 vs FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

Newest: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra · Image editing: Neither edits images · Self-hosting: No open weights. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Recraft

    Recraft V3

    Released Oct 30, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena1,022
    • From—
    • Max size—
  2. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

    Released Nov 1, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena—
    • From—
    • Max size—
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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.

  • NewestFLUX1.1 [pro] UltraRecraft V3 Oct 30, 2024 · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024
  • Widest inputsSame inputsRecraft V3: Text prompts · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: Text prompts
  • Image editingNeither edits imagesTakes a reference image as input: Recraft V3 no · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no
  • Self-hostingNo open weightsBoth are available only through APIs and apps
  • Most API hostsSame reachRecraft V3: 1 · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

Dashes mean the data is not published.

Recraft V3 vs FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra specifications side by side
SpecificationRecraft V3RecraftFLUX1.1 [pro] UltraBlack Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,022 ±4#72 of 82 · 195,600 votes—
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoNo
Access
WeightsProprietaryProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedOct 30, 2024Nov 1, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Recraft V3 or FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra?

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 Recraft V3 and FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra?

Recraft V3 is an image model from Recraft (Oct 30, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images. FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra is an image model from Black Forest Labs (Nov 1, 2024), taking text prompts and producing images.

Which is newer?

Recraft V3 Oct 30, 2024; FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Recraft V3 no; FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

No open weights. Both are available only through APIs and apps.