FLUX
Verdict
Evidence: Editorial assessmentFLUX is Black Forest Labs' image model family, popular because some versions are open weights. Licences differ by model: FLUX.1 [schnell] is Apache-2.0, while FLUX.1 [dev] is non-commercial unless you buy a licence. aixjo previously linked to flux.ai, an unrelated company; the link now points to bfl.ai.
Quick facts
| FLUX | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Black Forest Labs |
| Category | AI Image Generators |
| Pricing model | Open weights |
| Status | Active |
| Official site | bfl.ai |
| Data last checked | 5 October 2026 |
Key facts and sources
| Claim | Detail | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker, site and licences | FLUX is made by Black Forest Labs (bfl.ai). FLUX.1 [schnell] is Apache-2.0; FLUX.1 [dev] and its variants use the FLUX.1-dev Non-Commercial License, with commercial licences sold by Black Forest Labs. | Verified | black-forest-labs/flux on GitHub, 5 October 2026 |
| Notable releases, July to September 2026 | Reported: Seedance 2.5 (31 July, 30-second native clips), Wan 3.0 beta (6 August), FLUX 3 Video (6 August), MiniMax H3 Max (27 August) and Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash (27 August). | Reported | ThursdAI release log, August 2026, 5 October 2026 |
Pricing
No prices are shown because we have not confirmed them on FLUX's own pricing page. Go to FLUX
Who should use it
- Self-hosted image generation
- Developers building image features via API
Who should skip it
- You want a consumer app with no setup (compare Midjourney or Ideogram)
Limitations and risks
- Check the licence of the exact FLUX model before commercial use.
How it compares: FLUX alternatives
Midjourney
An AI image generator known for stylised, high-aesthetic images, used through its web app and Discord.
Ideogram
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Stable Diffusion
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Leonardo AI
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Clipdrop
An image-editing toolkit for background removal, upscaling, relighting and image generation.
Rating
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Common questions
Can I use FLUX commercially?
FLUX.1 [schnell] is Apache-2.0. FLUX.1 [dev] and its variants use a non-commercial licence; Black Forest Labs sells commercial licences.
Sources
- black-forest-labs/flux on GitHub · checked 5 October 2026
- ThursdAI release log, August 2026 · checked 5 October 2026
- FLUX official site