Black Forest Labs
Image generation model
FLUX.2 Flex
FLUX.2 [flex] excels at rendering complex text, typography, and fine details, and supports multi-reference editing in the same unified architecture.
At a glance
- Per image
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $14.65
- Image Elo
- 1200
- Editing Elo
- Not available
- Max prompt
- 67K
- Released
- Nov 2025
Pricing
FLUX.2 Flex price per image
What one image costs, the underlying API rates, and what bigger batches add up to.
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.06 |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $14.65 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | 4,096 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included |
Single image
1 image
$0.06
Social media batch
50 images
$3
Product catalog
1,000 images
$60
Quality
FLUX.2 Flex 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
#71200
Wins 55.4% of head-to-head votes
Image editing
Not available
Not available for this category
Graphic design
#71189
Wins 54.6% of head-to-head votes
Logos
#71208
Wins 54% of head-to-head votes
Rank is the model’s position on the Design Arena leaderboard for each category.
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and creative controls
What it accepts, what it gives back, and which controls you get.
- Accepts
- Image, Text
- Produces
- Image
- Max prompt length
- 67K tokens
- Reasoning step
- No
- Release date
- November 25, 2025
- Image editingAccepts reference or source images
- Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made
- Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step
- Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image
- Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety
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FLUX.2 Flex alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does FLUX.2 Flex cost per image?
A standard ~1 megapixel image from FLUX.2 Flex costs about $0.06, so 1,000 images come to roughly $60. Larger sizes cost more.
Can FLUX.2 Flex edit existing images?
Yes. FLUX.2 Flex accepts reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, a different style, or added text.
What is the best alternative to FLUX.2 Flex?
Nano Banana 2 from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: better at image generation, better at graphic design, better at logos.
Can I use FLUX.2 Flex alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to FLUX.2 Flex and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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