Side by side
FLUX vs Recraft
Both stand on ai image generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
FLUX offers image and video generation through a playground, API, and open-weight deployment, with distinct model capabilities and access terms. Review the model license and the stated use of submitted content before choosing an option.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Choose Recraft if you need text-to-image generation or image editing with reference images and multiple output formats. The free plan offers a way to start with 30 daily credits. Check the listed commercial-use limitation and compare the stated credit amounts with your needs.
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| FLUX | Recraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Basic: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 8 |
| Maker | FLUX | Recraft |
| Website | bfl.ai | recraft.ai |
| On ai image generators | #1 of 124 | #4 of 124 |
FLUX: what it does well
- Generates video with synchronized audio from text or images.
- FLUX.2 supports image editing up to 4 MP.
- Includes outpainting, object erasing, and video upscaling tools.
- API usage includes full commercial rights without a separate license.
- Free plan is available.
What to know first
- Prompts, uploads, tasks, and outputs may be used to improve models.
- Open-weight commercial rights depend on the model license.
- Additional megapixel and reference-image charges may apply.
- Pay as you go — FLUX.2 [klein] 4B is $0.01, paid once.
Recraft: what it does well
- Generates images from text and supports reference images.
- Includes image editing.
- Exports SVG, PNG, JPG, PDF, TIFF, and Lottie.
- Free plan includes 30 daily credits.
- Offers plan tiers with stated credit amounts up to 8,000 credits.
What to know first
- Commercial use is limited.
- The listed platform is API.
- Prices for Basic and the Pro tiers are not provided here.