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AUTOMATIC1111 vs Flux

AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux are both Image Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111Flux
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111Black Forest Labs
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostWeb, API, Local
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersText-to-image models, Task-specific editing variants, Selected downloadable weights
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is Free, while Flux is Freemium.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is open source (its code is public), while Flux is proprietary.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; Flux runs on Web, API, Local.

AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux at a glance

AUTOMATIC1111

AUTOMATIC1111

A self-hosted Stable Diffusion interface with text/image generation, inpainting and configurable workflows.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Choose compatible models and budget maintenance and hardware before adopting the UI.

Strengths

  • Documented editing and batch controls
  • Self-hosted environment and configurable models

Key features

  • Text-to-image and image-to-image
  • Inpainting and outpainting
  • Batch processing and saved parameters
  • LoRA, embeddings and extension support

Best for

  • Reviewed image drafts
  • Batch image-to-image experiments
Read the full AUTOMATIC1111 review →

Flux

Black Forest Labs

Black Forest Labs image-model family with selected downloadable weights and hosted endpoints; model licenses and commercial-use conditions differ.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider FLUX when you need model-level integration or local deployment; select a checkpoint and establish its license and total cost before committing.

Strengths

  • Downloadable weights for selected models
  • Official inference code and model cards
  • Separate models for generation and editing

Key features

  • Text-to-image models
  • Task-specific editing variants
  • Selected downloadable weights
  • Official inference repository
  • Model-specific licensing

Best for

  • Text-to-image concept drafts
  • Local model evaluation under the relevant license
  • Editing with task-specific FLUX.1 variants
Read the full Flux review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 also lists: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support
  • Flux also lists: Text-to-image models, Task-specific editing variants, Selected downloadable weights, Official inference repository, Model-specific licensing

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or Flux better?

AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux carry the same editorial score (4.7★), so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, AUTOMATIC1111 or Flux?

AUTOMATIC1111 is Free and Flux is Freemium. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux open source?

AUTOMATIC1111 is open source, while Flux is proprietary.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; Flux supports Web, API, Local.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and Flux?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. Flux: Text-to-image models, Task-specific editing variants, Selected downloadable weights, Official inference repository, Model-specific licensing.

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