AI image model comparison

K3 Edit vs FLUX 3 Image Klein

Side by side comparison of K3 Edit and FLUX 3 Image Klein on image quality, cost per image, editing features, and more.

Krea K3 Edit is an image-to-image editing model from Krea.

Per image
$0.03
Output / 1M
$7.19
Image Elo
Not available

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

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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

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FLUX 3 Image Klein

$0.008 vs $0.03, 3.7x cheaper

Better image quality

Not available

Not enough arena data

Better at editing

Not available

Not enough arena data

Newer release

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K3 Edit

Released October 15, 2026

Pricing

K3 Edit vs FLUX 3 Image Klein price per image

What each image actually costs, plus the underlying API rates. Cheaper option highlighted.

Metrickrea logoK3 Editblack-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein
Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024)$0.03$0.008
Image outputPer 1M image tokens$7.19$1.92
Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses4,1754,175
Prompt textPer 1M input tokensIncludedIncluded
Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens$10000Included

What it costs in practice

Estimated totals at standard resolution.

Single image

1 image

krea logoK3 Edit$0.03
black-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein$0.008

Social media batch

50 images

krea logoK3 Edit$1.50
black-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein$0.40

Product catalog

1,000 images

krea logoK3 Edit$30
black-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein$8

Specs

Inputs, outputs, and limits

What each model accepts, what it gives back, and how long your prompt can be.

Metrickrea logoK3 Editblack-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein
AcceptsImage, TextImage, Text
ProducesImageImage
Max prompt lengthText plus reference images66K tokens47K tokens
Reasoning stepNoNo
Release dateOctober 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Features

Supported features

Creative controls available for each model.

Metrickrea logoK3 Editblack-forest-labs logoFLUX 3 Image Klein
Image editingAccepts reference or source imagesSupportedSupported
Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it madeNot supportedNot supported
Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning stepNot supportedNot supported
Reproducible seedsSame seed, same imageNot supportedSupported
Temperature controlTrade consistency for varietyNot supportedNot supported

Our take

FLUX 3 Image Klein is 3.7x 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 3 Image Klein cheaper?

FLUX 3 Image Klein is cheaper at about $0.008 per standard image, compared with $0.03 for K3 Edit. For 1,000 images that is $8 versus $30.

Can K3 Edit and FLUX 3 Image Klein 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 3 Image Klein at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see K3 Edit and FLUX 3 Image Klein results side by side and keep the one you like.

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Why choose? Generate with both.

Send one prompt to K3 Edit and FLUX 3 Image Klein at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.