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A new AI image generator called Flux ai has quickly gained attention for delivering high-quality results and being open-source.
Created by Black Forest Labs, which was founded by former members of Stability AI (the creators of Stable Diffusion), Flux ai is being hailed as a potential successor to Stable Diffusion and a game-changer in generative AI tools.
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Flux is available in three versions: Pro, Dev, and Schnell. The Pro version is designed for commercial use, with companies already integrating it into their services. The Dev and Schnell versions are optimized for different levels of performance and speed, making them accessible to a wider audience, including developers and small businesses.
Key Features and Capabilities
EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Platform
Flux AI offers an all-in-one cloud-based EDA platform that significantly makes the process of going from an idea to a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) very easy. The platform uses AI to automate and optimize design tasks, reducing the time and effort needed for hardware design. Users can benefit from reusable blocks, scripting, and an integrated library that simplifies component selection and design validation (A Better Way to Build PCBs | Flux).
AI-Powered Design Copilot
One of the key features of Flux AI is its Copilot tool, which now includes vision capabilities. This allows users to upload images of schematics, charts, or block diagrams and receive intelligent recommendations, design reviews, and even component suggestions directly from the AI. This feature enhances the workflow by making it easier to interpret complex design elements and ensuring that designs are both accurate and efficient.
Text-to-Image Models
In addition to hardware design, Flux AI is involved in the development of cutting-edge AI models for generating images from text descriptions. Their model, Flux, is one of the largest open-source text-to-image models available, with 12 billion parameters. It is designed to deliver high-quality, photorealistic images, and is noted for its speed and accuracy in generating visuals based on detailed prompts.
Flux Pricing
Flux AI offers a range of pricing plans tailored to different users, from individuals to large enterprises. Below is a summary of their pricing options:
Plans for Individuals
Basic (Free)
Cost: $0
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- 5 private projects
- Unlimited public projects
- Full design capabilities
- AI Copilot with 50 free monthly credits
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Pro ($12 per editor/month, billed annually)
Cost: $12/month
Features:
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- Unlimited private and public projects
- Unlimited editors
- Full design capabilities
- AI Copilot with 100 free monthly credits
- Pro badge
- Note: Free for students and educators
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Ultra ($24 per editor/month, billed annually)
Cost: $24/month
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- All features from the Pro plan
- 500 free monthly Copilot credits
- Ultra badge
- Priority support
- Access to a private community
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Plans for Businesses
Organization ($39 per editor/month, billed annually)
Cost: $39/month
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- All features from the Ultra plan
- Centralized organization page
- Library management
- Admin control and permissions
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Organization badge
- Note: Free for open-source projects
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Enterprise (Custom Pricing)
Cost: Contact sales for a custom quote
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- Everything in the Organization plan, plus:
- Guest access controls
- Expiring public links
- Support SLAs
- SOC1, SOC2, type 2 reports annually
- Dedicated account manager
- Optional features like advanced security, premium support, and network access restrictions
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How to Download and use Flux
Black Forest Labs is also working on adding a text-to-video model to its offerings, further expanding the capabilities of Flux.
For those interested in using Flux, it can be downloaded and run locally on compatible hardware. It’s also available on platforms like NightCafe, which has integrated Flux.1 for users to compare its outputs with other models, and Poe, which offers a chatbot-style interface for generating images with Flux.1. Additionally, Flux.1 can be accessed through open-source AI model hubs like Hugging Face.
