Comparison
GPT Image 2 vs Flux 1.1 Pro: Which Is Better? (2026)
Flux 1.1 Pro is also known as Flux.1.1 Pro. By Black Forest Labs.
TL;DR Verdict
Flux 1.1 Pro hits a sweet spot for speed and quality in the diffusion space, but GPT Image 2 delivers better results across the board with native text, transparency, and editing support.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT Image 2 | Flux 1.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Text Rendering | Excellent | Good |
| Max Resolution | 4K | 2K |
| Speed | Fast (4-6s) | Fast |
| Character Consistency | Excellent | Good |
| Transparent PNG | Yes | No |
| Inpainting | Yes | No |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
Flux 1.1 Pro — Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- 6x faster than original Flux Pro while maintaining comparable image quality
- Excellent price-to-quality ratio for API users at high volume
- Strong photorealistic capabilities with natural lighting and skin tones
Weaknesses
- API-only, no open weights available for this variant
- Text rendering still inconsistent on complex layouts
- Limited to diffusion-only—no multimodal understanding or editing
Pricing Comparison
GPT Image 2
Free on our platform (8/day). API pricing expected: $0.02-0.12/image depending on quality and resolution.
Flux 1.1 Pro
$0.04/image via BFL API; similar on Replicate and fal.ai
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