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

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large vs FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

Newest: FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra · Image editing: Neither edits images · Self-hosting: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large. Not enough arena votes yet for a quality score, so this is a spec comparison.

  1. Stability AI

    Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large

    Released Oct 22, 2024

    • Text to image
    • Arena938
    • From—
    • Max size—
  2. Black Forest Labs

    FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

    Released Nov 1, 2024

    • Text to image
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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] UltraStable Diffusion 3.5 Large Oct 22, 2024 · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024
  • Widest inputsSame inputsStable Diffusion 3.5 Large: Text prompts · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: Text prompts
  • Image editingNeither edits imagesTakes a reference image as input: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large no · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no
  • Self-hostingStable Diffusion 3.5 LargeDownloadable weights
  • Most API hostsSame reachStable Diffusion 3.5 Large: 1 · FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large vs FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra specifications side by side
SpecificationStable Diffusion 3.5 LargeStability AIFLUX1.1 [pro] UltraBlack Forest Labs
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to image arenaElo-style score · higher is better938 ±4#81 of 82 · 23,396 votes—
Output
ProducesImagesImages
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Reference images (editing)NoNo
Access
WeightsOpenProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedOct 22, 2024Nov 1, 2024
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large 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 Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large and FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra?

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large is an image model from Stability AI (Oct 22, 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?

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Oct 22, 2024; FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Nov 1, 2024.

Which can edit an existing image?

Takes a reference image as input: Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large no; FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large. Downloadable weights.