What is FLUX?
FLUX is an image & design tool and completely free. Open-weight model with stunning realism, free to run locally. We rate it 8.8/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (Apache-2.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
FLUX at a glance
| Category | Image & Design |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14k |
| Our score | 8.8/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate FLUX
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (Apache-2.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 14k GitHub stars.
FLUX FAQ
Is FLUX free?
Yes. FLUX is completely free to use.
Is FLUX open source?
Yes — FLUX is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best FLUX alternatives?
We track 21 other image & design tools you can compare with FLUX in the directory.
How do we rate FLUX?
We score FLUX 8.8 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
