About FLUX Dev
FLUX Dev is the 12-billion-parameter open-weight development model from Black Forest Labs. It sits between the free FLUX Schnell and the premium FLUX 1.1 Pro, offering significantly more detail and prompt fidelity than Schnell while remaining affordable at 1 credit.
It uses a full denoising process (28 steps on ArtifyAI), so it captures finer detail and handles complex prompts better than the 4-step Schnell variant.
FLUX Dev is a great mid-tier choice when free output is not quite enough but you do not need the absolute top-end Pro quality.
Best for
- Detailed images at a low price point
- Complex prompts with multiple elements
- A step up from free FLUX Schnell
- General creative and concept work
Not ideal for
- Maximum commercial-grade fidelity (use FLUX 1.1 Pro)
- Readable text (use Ideogram V3)
- Free generation (use FLUX Schnell)
Example prompts
- “A steampunk airship docked above a Victorian city, intricate detail, golden hour”
- “A bioluminescent jellyfish floating in deep ocean, dark background, glowing”
- “A medieval blacksmith’s workshop, warm firelight, highly detailed interior”
How it runs on ArtifyAI
On ArtifyAI, FLUX Dev runs with go_fast enabled, guidance 3.5, 1 megapixel output, 28 inference steps and prompt strength 0.8.
Frequently asked questions
How is FLUX Dev different from FLUX Schnell?
Dev uses a full 28-step process for more detail and better prompt adherence, while Schnell uses 4 steps for speed. Dev costs 1 credit; Schnell is free.
How does FLUX Dev compare to FLUX 1.1 Pro?
1.1 Pro is the premium model with the highest quality (2 credits). Dev is a strong, more affordable mid-tier option (1 credit).
How much does FLUX Dev cost?
It is a paid model at 1 credit per image on ArtifyAI.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes, you retain full usage rights, including commercial use.
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