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FLUX by Black Forest Labs alternatives
FLUX by Black Forest Labs compared with 5 alternatives: Stability AI, Ideogram, Midjourney, Recraft and Krea.
FLUX by Black Forest Labs has a free plan. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX by Black Forest LabsThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Stability AI | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Ideogram | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Midjourney | From $8/mo | No | Web |
| Recraft | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Krea | Free plan · from $5.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
How each one differs from FLUX by Black Forest Labs
- Free plan
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion image models to self-host or call through an API
Suits: Developers adding image generation and editing to their own apps
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Ideogram
Image generator for designs with text, plus editing and video apps
- Only Ideogram lists an iOS app.
- FLUX by Black Forest Labs is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Logos, posters and ads where the words in the image must be readable
- From $8/mo
Midjourney
Image and short-video generator run on monthly GPU time
- FLUX by Black Forest Labs has a free plan. Midjourney does not.
- FLUX by Black Forest Labs is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Artists and designers who want a distinctive, stylized look
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Recraft
Image and vector generator built for designers and brand work
- Only Recraft lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Recraft lists a browser extension.
- FLUX by Black Forest Labs is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Designers who need icons, logos and illustrations as editable vectors
- Free plan · from $5.25/mo
Krea
Image, video and 3D generation with real-time canvas and plugins
- Only Krea lists an iOS app.
- FLUX by Black Forest Labs is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Designers who want many partner models under one subscription
Limits worth knowing in FLUX by Black Forest Labs
- Hosted use is pay as you go: FLUX 3 Image costs $0.048 per 1K image, Klein $0.009, and FLUX 3 video $0.17 a second at HD.
- There is no subscription for the playground or API, and no published monthly price for any self-hosting license.
- FLUX.2 [klein] 9B, FLUX.2 [dev] and FLUX.1 [dev] weights are non-commercial; running them commercially needs a paid license.
- There is no student discount, and volume discounts on API use are arranged through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FLUX by Black Forest Labs?
The alternatives to FLUX by Black Forest Labs in this directory are Stability AI, Ideogram, Midjourney, Recraft and Krea. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FLUX by Black Forest Labs.
Is there a free alternative to FLUX by Black Forest Labs?
Yes. Stability AI, Ideogram, Recraft and Krea have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FLUX by Black Forest Labs alternatives work on Android?
The FLUX by Black Forest Labs listing does not include an Android app. Recraft lists one.
Which FLUX by Black Forest Labs alternatives work on iOS?
The FLUX by Black Forest Labs listing does not include an iOS app. Ideogram, Recraft and Krea list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.