image model comparison
FLUX1.1 [pro] vs grok-imagine-image
FLUX1.1 [pro] and grok-imagine-image are both current image models, from Black Forest Labs and xAI. grok-imagine-image is 50% cheaper per image than FLUX1.1 [pro], $0.02 vs $0.04. On Arena Text-to-Image, FLUX1.1 [pro] scores 1016 Elo and grok-imagine-image 1170 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] | grok-imagine-image |
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.04 | $0.02 (better) |
| Arena Text-to-Image | 1016 Elo (#9 of 9) | 1170 Elo (#8 of 9) (better) |
| Arena Image Edit | Not measured | 1329 Elo (#7 of 8) |
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | xAI |
| Release date | Not reported | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text | text, image |
| Output | image | 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
grok-imagine-image
Best for
- Grok Imagine image workflows
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
FLUX1.1 [pro] vs grok-imagine-image FAQ
Which is cheaper, FLUX1.1 [pro] or grok-imagine-image?
grok-imagine-image is 50% cheaper per image than FLUX1.1 [pro], $0.02 vs $0.04.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, FLUX1.1 [pro] or grok-imagine-image?
grok-imagine-image leads on Arena Text-to-Image, 1170 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 grok-imagine-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