AI image model comparison
K3 Edit vs FLUX.2 Flex
Side by side comparison of K3 Edit and FLUX.2 Flex on image quality, cost per image, editing features, and more.
Krea K3 Edit is an image-to-image editing model from Krea.
- Per image
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $14.37
- Image Elo
- Not available
FLUX.2 [flex] excels at rendering complex text, typography, and fine details, and supports multi-reference editing in the same unified architecture.
- Per image
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $14.65
- Image Elo
- 1197
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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
Tie
Same price per image
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Not enough arena data
Newer release
K3 Edit
Released October 15, 2026
Quality
Image quality rankings
Elo ratings from Design Arena, where people vote between two anonymous images made from the same prompt. Higher is better.
Image generation
Image editing
Graphic design
Logos
Pricing
K3 Edit vs FLUX.2 Flex price per image
What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $14.37 | $14.65 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 4,096 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included | Included |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | $20000 | Included |
What it costs in practice
Estimated totals at standard resolution.
Single image
1 image
Social media batch
50 images
Product catalog
1,000 images
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and limits
What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accepts | Image, Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 66K tokens | 67K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | October 15, 2026 | November 25, 2025 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Supported | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety | Not supported | Not supported |
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Our take
K3 Edit is 1.0x 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 K3 Edit or FLUX.2 Flex cheaper?
K3 Edit is cheaper at about $0.06 per standard image, compared with $0.06 for FLUX.2 Flex. For 1,000 images that is $60 versus $60.
Can K3 Edit and FLUX.2 Flex edit existing images?
Yes. Both accept reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, different lighting, or added text.
Can I use K3 Edit and FLUX.2 Flex at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see K3 Edit and FLUX.2 Flex results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to K3 Edit and FLUX.2 Flex at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.