image model comparison
FLUX1.1 [pro] vs Gemini 3 Pro Image
FLUX1.1 [pro] and Gemini 3 Pro Image are both current image models, from Black Forest Labs and Google. FLUX1.1 [pro] is 70% cheaper per image than Gemini 3 Pro Image, $0.04 vs $0.134. On Arena Text-to-Image, FLUX1.1 [pro] scores 1016 Elo and Gemini 3 Pro Image 1248 Elo (Arena, measured October 7, 2026).
Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | FLUX1.1 [pro] | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.04 (better) | $0.134 |
| Arena Text-to-Image | 1016 Elo (#9 of 9) | 1248 Elo (#7 of 9) (better) |
| Arena Image Edit | Not measured | 1390 Elo (#5 of 8) |
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | |
| Release date | Not reported | May 28, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | 65,536 tokens |
| Max output | Not reported | 32,768 tokens |
| Input | text | text, image |
| Output | image | text, image |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
FLUX1.1 [pro]
Best for
- Hosted FLUX text-to-image generation
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
Gemini 3 Pro Image
Best for
- Professional image generation and editing
Watch out for
- Pricing differs by standard, batch, flex, and priority consumption
FLUX1.1 [pro] vs Gemini 3 Pro Image FAQ
Which is cheaper, FLUX1.1 [pro] or Gemini 3 Pro Image?
FLUX1.1 [pro] is 70% cheaper per image than Gemini 3 Pro Image, $0.04 vs $0.134.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, FLUX1.1 [pro] or Gemini 3 Pro Image?
Gemini 3 Pro Image leads on Arena Text-to-Image, 1248 Elo to 1016 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between FLUX1.1 [pro] and Gemini 3 Pro Image?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty