AI image model comparison
Recraft V4.1 Flash vs FLUX.2 Klein 4B
Image quality, cost per image, and editing features compared side by side. Or skip the guesswork and generate with both.
Recraft
Recraft V4.1 Flash
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
Black Forest Labs
FLUX.2 Klein 4B
FLUX.2 [klein] 4B is the fastest and most cost-effective model in the FLUX.2 family, optimized for high-throughput use cases while maintaining excellent image quality.
- Per image
- $0.014
- Output / 1M
- $3.42
- Image Elo
- 1063
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 $0.014, 2.0x cheaper
Better image quality
Not available
Not enough arena data
Better at editing
Not available
Only one editing score is available
Newer release
Recraft V4.1 Flash
Released September 23, 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
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableImage editing
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableGraphic design
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availableLogos
Recraft V4.1 FlashNot availablePricing
Recraft V4.1 Flash vs FLUX.2 Klein 4B 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) | $0.007 | $0.014 |
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $1.68 | $3.42 |
| Tokens per imageHow many image tokens one ~1MP image uses | 4,175 | 4,096 |
| 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 | Text | Image, Text |
| Produces | Image | Image |
| Max prompt lengthText plus reference images | 66K tokens | 41K tokens |
| Reasoning step | No | No |
| Release date | September 23, 2026 | January 14, 2026 |
Features
Supported features
Creative controls available for each model.
| Metric | Recraft V4.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Image editingAccepts reference or source images | Not 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 |
Keep exploring
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Our take
Recraft V4.1 Flash is 2.0x 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 Recraft V4.1 Flash or FLUX.2 Klein 4B cheaper?
Recraft V4.1 Flash is cheaper at about $0.007 per standard image, compared with $0.014 for FLUX.2 Klein 4B. For 1,000 images that is $7 versus $14.
Can Recraft V4.1 Flash and FLUX.2 Klein 4B edit existing images?
Only FLUX.2 Klein 4B accepts reference images for editing. The other generates from text alone.
Can I use Recraft V4.1 Flash and FLUX.2 Klein 4B at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to multiple image models at once, so you can see Recraft V4.1 Flash and FLUX.2 Klein 4B results side by side and keep the one you like.
Why choose? Generate with both.
Send one prompt to Recraft V4.1 Flash and FLUX.2 Klein 4B at the same time. See both images side by side and keep the one you like.