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FLUX (Black Forest Labs) Pricing 2026

by Black Forest Labs · Last verified 2026-06-06

Official pricing ↗
Plans
2
Starting at
Free
Max plan
Free only
API
Available

Best for

🖼️ Image Genphotorealismprompt-accuracyapi-first
Limitations:no consumer subscription appAPI/developer focused

Plans & Pricing

API (pay-per-image)
Developers embedding photorealistic image generation in products. 2026 photorealism leader, built by ex-Stability AI team.
Free
FLUX 1.2 Pro: ~$0.04–$0.06/image via API (BFL, Replicate, FAL). FLUX 2: ~$0.05–$0.08/image.
Local (open-weight)
Self-hosters with GPU hardware — free, unlimited, fully private
Free
requirements: ~13GB VRAM for FLUX.2 [klein] 4B

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🎨 Image Editing

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Frequently asked questions

Is FLUX (Black Forest Labs) free?

Yes, FLUX (Black Forest Labs) has a free plan. Developers embedding photorealistic image generation in products. 2026 photorealism leader, built by ex-Stability AI team.

How much does FLUX (Black Forest Labs) cost?

FLUX (Black Forest Labs) offers 2 plans: API (pay-per-image) at Free, Local (open-weight) at Free.

Is FLUX (Black Forest Labs) worth it in 2026?

FLUX (Black Forest Labs) is particularly strong for: image-generation, photorealism, prompt-accuracy. It's a versatile choice for power users. Use the optimizer to see if it fits your workflow.

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