Black Forest LabsReleased August 1, 2024

FLUX.1 Schnell

Open Source12B parameters

Context

N/A (image)

Input

Free (open)

Key Specifications

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Arena Rank

Not disclosed

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Context Window

N/A (image)

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Input Price

per 1M tokens

Free (open)

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Output Price

per 1M tokens

Free (open)

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Parameters

12B

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Open Source

Yes

Best For

Fast image generationprototypingdevelopment

About FLUX.1 Schnell

FLUX.1 Schnell is Black Forest Labs' speed-optimized open-source image model that generates high-quality images in just 1-4 steps. It offers the fastest inference of any high-quality image model, making it ideal for real-time applications and rapid prototyping. Despite its speed, it maintains impressive image quality that rivals much slower alternatives.

Pricing per 1M tokens

Input Tokens

Free (open)

Output Tokens

Free (open)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FLUX.1 Schnell?
FLUX.1 Schnell is Black Forest Labs' speed-optimized open-source image model that generates high-quality images in just 1-4 steps. It offers the fastest inference of any high-quality image model, making it ideal for real-time applications and rapid prototyping. Despite its speed, it maintains impressive image quality that rivals much slower alternatives.
How much does FLUX.1 Schnell cost?
FLUX.1 Schnell costs Free (open) per 1 million input tokens and Free (open) per 1 million output tokens. Pricing is based on token usage, making it cost-effective for both small and large-scale applications.
What is FLUX.1 Schnell's context window?
FLUX.1 Schnell has a context window of N/A (image) tokens. This determines how much text the model can process in a single request — larger context windows allow the model to handle longer documents, maintain more conversation history, and reason over bigger codebases.
Is FLUX.1 Schnell open source?
Yes, FLUX.1 Schnell is open source. This means the model weights are publicly available, allowing developers and organizations to download, fine-tune, and self-host the model on their own infrastructure. Open-source models offer greater flexibility and data privacy control.
What is FLUX.1 Schnell best for?
FLUX.1 Schnell is best suited for: Fast image generation, prototyping, development. These use cases leverage the model's specific strengths in terms of capability, speed, and cost-effectiveness within Black Forest Labs's model lineup.