Recraft V4.1 Utilityvs.FLUX 3 Image Klein

Which one is better?

In our own test both are on par. Neither is in the arena. FLUX 3 Image Klein has no API price.

Same task, the first image of each. The task with the biggest difference is preselected.

Recraft V4.1 Utility: Infographic, first image from the fixed test run — Recraft V4.1 Utility49 out of 100

FLUX 3 Image Klein: Infographic, first image from the fixed test run — FLUX 3 Image Klein74 out of 100

Result for “Infographic”:FLUX 3 Image Klein ahead

Prompt given to both modelsCreate a square German infographic titled SO FUNKTIONIERT PHOTOSYNTHESE. Show exactly four numbered steps in this order: 1 LICHT, 2 WASSER, 3 CO₂, 4 ZUCKER + SAUERSTOFF. Use a clean editorial science style with one plant cross-section, simple arrows, high contrast, legible labels, and no other text.

What the rating looks at: Numbers, labels, and visual organization.

“Ahead”: better in all three rating rounds. “Slightly ahead”: a higher value, but not in every round.

Test protocol of the images

Both models receive the same archived prompt in exactly one request, and the first result counts. Files are normalized to 1,024 × 1,024 pixels without cropping. Provider resolution, randomness, quality tier and prompt processing can still differ. The images are a practical visual test, not a reconstruction of the arena configuration.

Character and detail

Recraft V4.1 Utility: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:37 PM. Source

FLUX 3 Image Klein: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, resolution 1K, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.009000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:28 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 985a75b38642a9f0e5e0c0e0c67f1b7f67780d42bd2168fa24e9a7a7a94b0da6

Recraft V4.1 Utility image SHA 256: d2ba0b86ed4214659720cdcf68ff09ca748700a32afc3d25808b6a3af74223f2

FLUX 3 Image Klein image SHA 256: b3331460097da628f405817301b99f206142350757be51bee5e406216ef8359f

Infographic

Recraft V4.1 Utility: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:38 PM. Source

FLUX 3 Image Klein: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, resolution 1K, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.009000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:28 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: ed65cb4e6a51e2336f8b149ad4cbb16e020f07d527ad94362e719d2dcf91d94f

Recraft V4.1 Utility image SHA 256: 7d383a257e5152b2781a6e5a78edd54fe55900dfb2580f85078f8142b63194c5

FLUX 3 Image Klein image SHA 256: 8f6c2d4ea5814181f198e45caf6b561a650145fccf667ecb5cace92c1fc3bbcb

Product photography

Recraft V4.1 Utility: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Aug 14, 2026, 1:37 PM. Source

FLUX 3 Image Klein: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, resolution 1K, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.009000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:28 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: c67fd71e91304458a2feef5c91efa8677260fab0c0099a29a2c52cb579f5b2f3

Recraft V4.1 Utility image SHA 256: 7fd9cfe67371d0fecc6d605105ca777bec170d4d4e8dcad5b4f15f813e21c1ab

FLUX 3 Image Klein image SHA 256: bafab00e86d3de8b29c6390b162e99291c84878c546246a95b5d47c6fe352fb9

Typography and layout

Recraft V4.1 Utility: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default 1K resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Aug 14, 2026, 2:05 PM. Source

FLUX 3 Image Klein: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, resolution 1K, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.009000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:28 PM. Source

Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 2e012c3d14ee5dd02203a94f394ca80a5038cdebd6032b25a8b8a221f2255419

Recraft V4.1 Utility image SHA 256: 3aa0bc86cccfd2140ba4f5606f1f814a5a6ded23cb06b7aebe26f8dcf946a752

FLUX 3 Image Klein image SHA 256: 8f3f8cc9a1ab3c037f81a05bb3eec4e9a0129bad649347c4f40dc30c2870c0aa

The numbers at a glance

Arena ratingfrom votes by users · higher is better

n/a

Recraft V4.1 Utility

not in the arena

n/a

FLUX 3 Image Klein

not in the arena

GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100 · higher is better

Recraft V4.1 Utility

Rank 23 of 74

FLUX 3 Image Klein

Rank 9 of 74

Price per imagedollars through the API · lower is better

$0.035

Recraft V4.1 Utility

fairly cheap

n/a

FLUX 3 Image Klein

no API price

Ranks among the 22 image models with an arena rating and the 74 with a GraduallyBench run; prices compared with 28 models with an API price.

Recraft V4.1 Utility

Subscription: Free to use at Recraft (Recraft Free, with limited credits), more from ≈ €12.78 a month (Recraft Basic, with limited credits). 4 plans in Germany.
Via API: $0.035 per image, 100 images $3.50.

FLUX 3 Image Klein

Subscription: n/a No plan in Germany names exactly this model.
Via API: No API price known. Access: API, local.
License: Open weights.

Subscriptions only count plans that name exactly this model. Subscription prices include VAT, API prices are in dollars.

GraduallyBench from Nov 1, 2026 · API prices from Oct 28, 2026 · Subscription database from Sep 29, 2026 (34 days old)

All data side by side

The better value is bold. For ratings only when the gap is clear.

Kennzahl	Recraft V4.1 Utility	FLUX 3 Image Klein
Ratings
Arena ratingfrom votes by users, higher is better	n/a	n/a
Arena rank	n/a	n/a
Arena votesmore votes, a safer rating	n/a	n/a
GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100	62	71
GraduallyBench by task
Typography and layoutLegible text, hierarchy, and composition	91	86
Product photographyMaterials, reflections, and fine details	30	43
Character and detailAnatomy, clothing, and spatial consistency	79	82
InfographicNumbers, labels, and visual organization	49	74
API price
Per imagelower is better	$0.035	n/a
100 images	$3.50	n/a
Profile
Released	May 2026	Oct 15, 2026
Weightsopen means: runs locally	proprietary	open
Access	API, Web app	API, local
Parameters	not published	5.6 billion
Largest output	1 Megapixel	4K
Plans in Germanynaming exactly this model	4	n/a

API prices for one image at 1,024 × 1,024 pixels according to Artificial Analysis.

Sources: Recraft V4.1 Utility model source (verified Aug 15, 2026) · FLUX 3 Image Klein model source (verified Nov 1, 2026)

Arena ratings by category

From blind votes on LMArena. “Ahead” means the lead is clear.

No shared arena score in the stored snapshot

The stored benchmark database contains no measurement for Recraft V4.1 Utility and FLUX 3 Image Klein from the same arena and category. Older model versions are not used as substitutes.

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The numbers at a glance

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