AI image model comparison
FLUX 3 Image Klein vs Recraft V4.1 Flash
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
FLUX 3 Image Klein is an open-weights image generation and editing model from Black Forest Labs.
- Per image
- $0.008
- Output / 1M
- $1.92
- Image Elo
- Not available
Recraft V4.1 Flash is a text-to-image model from Recraft, the speed and cost tier of the V4.1 family.
- Per image
- $0.007
- Output / 1M
- $1.68
- Image Elo
- Not available
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At a glance
Quick verdict
Which model wins on the things that matter most when you're making images.
Cheaper per image
Recraft V4.1 Flash
$0.007 vs $0.008, 1.1x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
FLUX 3 Image Klein
Released October 15, 2026
Pricing
FLUX 3 Image Klein vs Recraft V4.1 Flash price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.008 | $0.007 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.92 | $1.68 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 4,175 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | Included |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Recraft V4.1 Flash$0.007Social media batch
50 images
Recraft V4.1 Flash$0.35Product catalog
1,000 images
Recraft V4.1 Flash$7Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 47K tokens | 66K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | October 15, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | Not supported |
| Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made | Not supported | Not supported |
| Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step | Not supported | Not supported |
| Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image | Supported | Not supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Not supported |
Keep exploring
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Our take
Recraft V4.1 Flash is 1.1x cheaper per image. The right pick depends on your workload, so the quickest way to settle it is to send the same prompt to both and compare.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is FLUX 3 Image Klein or Recraft V4.1 Flash cheaper?
Recraft V4.1 Flash is cheaper at about $0.007 per standard image, compared with $0.008 for FLUX 3 Image Klein. For 1,000 images that is $7 versus $8.
Can FLUX 3 Image Klein and Recraft V4.1 Flash edit existing images?
Only FLUX 3 Image Klein accepts reference images for editing. The other generates from text alone.
Can I use FLUX 3 Image Klein and Recraft V4.1 Flash at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see FLUX 3 Image Klein and Recraft V4.1 Flash results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to FLUX 3 Image Klein and Recraft V4.1 Flash at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.