Comparison

FLUX 1.1 Pro vs FLUX Schnell

These two models from Black Forest Labs sit at opposite ends of the FLUX family. FLUX Schnell is free and built for speed; FLUX 1.1 Pro is the premium flagship built for quality.

Most creators use both: draft quickly and for free on Schnell, then render the winning prompt on 1.1 Pro for the final image.

At a glance

FLUX 1.1 ProFLUX Schnell
Price2 creditsFree
SpeedMediumFast
QualityUltraStandard
Best forOverall best, Professional creationFast generation

Choose FLUX 1.1 Pro if…

  • You want the highest detail and fidelity for a final asset
  • You are producing commercial or print-grade work
  • You want prompt upsampling for richer results
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Choose FLUX Schnell if…

  • You are drafting and iterating (and want it free)
  • You need results in about a second
  • You are exploring many prompt variations
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The verdict

Draft on FLUX Schnell (free, ~1s), finalize on FLUX 1.1 Pro (2 credits). That workflow gives you fast iteration without burning credits, plus top-tier quality where it counts.

Frequently asked questions

Is FLUX Schnell good enough for final images?

For many uses yes, but FLUX 1.1 Pro captures more detail and handles complex prompts better, which matters for commercial or print output.

How much does each cost?

FLUX Schnell is free; FLUX 1.1 Pro is 2 credits per image on ArtifyAI.

Can I reuse the same prompt on both?

Yes — that is the recommended workflow. Refine on Schnell, then run the final prompt on 1.1 Pro.

Try them yourself — no sign-up needed for free models.

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