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FLUX Models: All 8 Models from Black Forest Labs Compared

Black Forest Labs has 8 models in the directory: 6 image models, 1 video model and 1 specialist model.

Models84 of them since January 2026
Most popular55FLUX.2 Max, popularity index out of 100

Summary

Black Forest Labs develops generative image models, including the FLUX family.

In the directory: 6 image models, 1 video model and 1 specialist model. 3 of them with open weights that can run locally.

All 8 models from Black Forest Labs

Every model there ever was. Models with a profile lead to every benchmark, price and source.

8 models
Model type
Weights

Image models · 6

FLUX 3 Image KleinOct 15, 2026Activen/abelow 1
FLUX.2 Klein 9BJanuary 2026Active$0.015 per image44
FLUX.2 MaxDecember 2025Active$0.07 per image55
FLUX.2 FlexNovember 2025Active$0.06 per image46
FLUX.2 ProNovember 2025Active$0.03 per image48
FLUX 3 Imagen/aActiven/a2

Video models · 1

FLUX.3 VideoAug 4, 2026Active$10.20 per minute45

Specialist models · 1

FLUX 3 ActionSep 23, 2026Open weightsn/a6

The current FLUX models explained

FLUX 3 Image Klein

Image model · Oct 15, 2026

Black Forest Labs lists FLUX 3 Image Klein as a 5.6-billion-parameter model with open weights. BFL specifies native output up to 4K.

FLUX 3 Action

Specialist model · Sep 23, 2026

FLUX 3 Action is a 7-billion-parameter world action model for robotics. It takes camera frames, a state vector, and a text instruction. It then returns 32 actions and optionally 32 predicted video frames. Image and action tokens are denoised together. The open weights can be adapted to different robot systems.

FLUX.3 Video

Video model · Aug 4, 2026

FLUX.3 Video is Black Forest Labs’ generally available model for text and image inputs. It generates up to 20 seconds with native audio, supports keyframes, and outputs 720p natively; higher resolutions come through upscaling.

FLUX.2 Klein 9B

Image model · January 2026

FLUX.2 Klein 9B combines BFL’s open weights with output up to 4 megapixels, four reference images, and documented API and local use. BFL positions the checkpoint for real-time and high-volume generation.

FLUX.2 Max

Image model · December 2025

FLUX.2 Max is positioned by Black Forest Labs for final image assets at up to 4 megapixels, with up to eight reference images through the API or ten in the Playground. Web search can add grounding.

FLUX.2 Flex

Image model · November 2025

FLUX.2 Flex lets you trade latency, detail, and prompt adherence through the adjustable steps and guidance Black Forest Labs documents. Its focus on typography, text rendering, and small details targets infographics, UI mockups, and visuals with precise labels.

FLUX.2 Pro

Image model · November 2025

FLUX.2 Pro supports up to eight reference images through the API, ten in the playground, and 4-megapixel output. Black Forest Labs also documents photorealistic detail, complex typography, and multi-part prompts.

FLUX 3 Image

Image model · n/a

What is distinctive about FLUX 3 Image is native 2K and 4K output plus references and bounding boxes for arranging objects. Black Forest Labs therefore targets controlled image generation and editing where positions and relationships in the layout matter.

Every Black Forest Labs model over time

By release date. Grey: retired models.

20253 models

NovFLUX.2 FlexImage model
NovFLUX.2 ProImage model
DecFLUX.2 MaxImage model

20264 models

JanFLUX.2 Klein 9BImage model
AugFLUX.3 VideoVideo model
SepFLUX 3 ActionSpecialist model
OctFLUX 3 Image KleinImage model

No documented date1 model

FLUX 3 ImageImage model

Releases in the last twelve months

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4 releases since January 2026, by release date.

API prices

Current modelPrice
FLUX.3 Video$10.20 per minute
FLUX.2 Klein 9B$0.015 per image
FLUX.2 Max$0.07 per image
FLUX.2 Flex$0.06 per image
FLUX.2 Pro$0.03 per image

Frequently asked questions about Black Forest Labs

What FLUX models are there?

The directory lists 8 FLUX models from Black Forest Labs: 6 image models, 1 video model and 1 specialist model. It counts every model Black Forest Labs ever released, including retired ones. 8 are currently available, the newest being FLUX 3 Image Klein, FLUX 3 Action and FLUX.3 Video.

What is the latest FLUX model?

FLUX 3 Image Klein, released on Oct 15, 2026. The timeline below shows every release by date.

Who makes FLUX?

FLUX is developed by Black Forest Labs. The company is based in Freiburg and was founded in 2024.

Can I run FLUX models locally?

Yes, 3 of the 8 models have open weights. Each model profile lists how much memory it needs.

Sources and data date

Data as of Nov 1, 2026

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