FLUX.1 Kontext [dev] Black Forest Labs vs Recraft V4 Recraft AI

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions (soft light from left)
• + Vibrant colors and high clarity
• + Realistic reflections on the table and glass cube

• − The sphere is resting on the bottom rather than appearing suspended, which may be less 'mystical' than expected
• − The plant lacks depth, appearing a bit flat against the cube

Recraft V4

• + Features a solid glass block aesthetic which looks more premium
• + Better integration of the plant visible through the glass refraction
• + Book has a realistic, aged texture

• − The blue sphere is floating physically impossible in the center without support
• − The lighting is more diffuse/overhead rather than specifically from the left
• − The blue sphere is very dark, losing the 'blue' identity requested

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent subject clarity and sharp details on the man's face.
• + Perfect rendering of the bicycle frame and components.

• − Fails to follow the action of 'repairing,' showing the man simply sitting on the bike.
• − Lacks the requested motion blur for passing cars, which appear static.
• − The composition feels too centered and clean, missing the 'imperfect framing' request.

Recraft V4

• + Strong adherence to the 'candid' and 'repairing' aspects of the prompt.
• + Accurately captures motion blur from passing cars and realistic rain reflections.
• + Dynamic composition with imperfect framing that feels like a genuine street photo.

• − The man's posture obscures his face and skin texture almost entirely.
• − The front wheel of the bicycle is disconnected from the fork/frame.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Strong cinematic lighting with warm torchlight highlights
• + Highly detailed engraving texture on the plate armor
• + Clean, professional photographic composition

• − Missed the request for braided hair with beads
• − Skin appears too clean and lacks the requested 'battle-worn' dirt and scars
• − Hair texture looks slightly painterly compared to the hyper-realistic armor

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to the 'braided hair with small beads' prompt
• + Conveys a realistic 'battle-worn' look with believable dirt and faint scarring
• + Highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayers as requested

• − The sparks look slightly like static lines rather than natural bokeh embers
• − Lighting is a bit flatter than Model A despite the torch presence

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent photographic quality and lighting in the food images
• + Strong grid-based composition that feels modern and artistic
• + Effective use of bold, heavy sans-serif typography as requested

• − Text is mostly gibberish with several spelling errors
• − The layout is more abstract than a functional, readable menu

Recraft V4

• + Perfectly legible English text that adheres exactly to the requested categories
• + Clean, professional layout that looks like a real-world functional menu
• + Excellent consistency in food isolation on a white background

• − Food photos look slightly like stock images with less depth than Image A
• − The grid layout is very standard and less visually adventurous

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent photographic quality and lighting of the burger patty and bun.
• + Vibrant, high-contrast colors and a cohesive fiery atmosphere.
• + Perfectly follows the request for a starburst price tag and fiery glowing text effect.

• − Fails to create an 'exploded' view; the burger components are mostly stacked together.
• − Minor spelling error in 'ONLY' which is rendered as 'LNHLY'.

Recraft V4

• + Successfully executes the 'exploded burger' concept with components suspended in mid-air.
• + All text is spelled correctly and integrated creatively into the composition.
• + Good textural detail on the bread and patty with realistic sauce drips.

• − The 'starburst' for the price tag is more of a jagged circle and less polished than Model A.
• − The background is quite dark and lacks the vibrant 'glowing ember' intensity requested in the prompt.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Features a very authentic, thick chalk texture
• + Accurately represents the 'cozy café' lighting and framing

• − Major spelling errors like 'Mashroom' and 'Risoktso'
• − The date is rendered as garbled characters
• − Repetitive words in the second entry

Recraft V4

• + Perfectly accurate spelling for all requested menu items
• + Excellent composition with charming chalk illustrations and realistic board smudges
• + Consistent handwriting style across the entire board

• − The handwriting is a bit too neat and uniform, bordering on a digital font look
• − The title lacks the requested 'elegant cursive' style

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Successfully followed the difficult logic of 'horse on top'
• + Clean rendered astronaut and horse details
• + Great representation of a surreal concept

• − Simple composition with a plain black background
• − The relationship between the horse's legs and the astronaut's back is physically awkward

Recraft V4

• + Highly cinematic lighting and atmosphere
• + Complex composition with asteroids and planetary backdrop
• + Excellent texture on the horse and space suit

• − Failed the primary logic prompt: the astronaut is riding the horse, not the horse riding the astronaut
• − Literal interpretation of riding is reversed from the prompt requirement

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent close-up detail of the capybara's fur and expression.
• + High-quality rendering of the businesswoman with a bored, realistic expression.
• + Dynamic lighting and cinematic depth of field.

• − Failed to place both paws on the steering wheel as one is resting on its lap.
• − The capybara looks somewhat hybrid/humanoid in facial structure compared to a real one.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to the instruction for both paws on the steering wheel.
• + Very realistic NYC taxi driver cap with 'NYC TAXI' text.
• + Captured the Manhattan rainy/night atmosphere through the windows very effectively.

• − The businesswoman in the back seat is slightly blurry/out of focus.
• − The capybara's fur texture is slightly less defined than in the competing image.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Strong graphic design layout with a clear thorn border
• + Effective glowing jack-o'-lantern
• + Includes a decorative scroll element as requested

• − Poor typography rendering with significant spelling errors
• − Lacks the 'moody night sky' and 'parchment' texture requested
• − Visuals are a bit flat and lack cinematic depth

Recraft V4

• + Excellent atmospheric lighting and detailed background
• + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors
• + Beautifully integrated webs, bats, and twisted trees

• − The 'scroll banner' is more of a modern ribbon tag than a traditional scroll
• − The pumpkin texture is a bit glossy for a vintage poster

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the 'cartoon' and 'soft texture' style constraints.
• + Clean typography that is large and bold as requested.
• + Simple, balanced composition that feels like a deliberate miniature.

• − The flag icon is stylized into an abstract geometric shape rather than a recognizable Japanese flag.
• − The sushi design is overly simplified, bordering on toy-like rather than PBR quality.

Recraft V4

• + Features a correct and well-placed Japanese flag icon.
• + Higher level of realism in the sushi textures and rice grains, utilizing PBR materials effectively.
• + More complex and interesting diorama base made of ice.

• − The typography for 'SUSHI' is relatively small and lacks the 'bold' requirement.
• − Failed to capture the 'cartoon' aspect of the prompt, leaning entirely into realism.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Exquisite lighting with a very warm, professional bokeh effect
• + Consistent and cute character design for the animals present

• − Failed to include the fox kit and baby bunny as requested
• − Only three animals are present instead of the requested four

Recraft V4

• + Perfect prompt adherence, including all four specific animals: puppy, tabby kitten, bunny, and fox kit
• + Beautifully captures the 'god rays' and 'dew sparkles' mentioned in the prompt
• + Highly detailed fur textures and a dynamic, playful composition

• − The transition between the animals and the background grass can feel slightly busy
• − The sheer number of butterflies is a bit overwhelming compared to Model A

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Clean vector-style execution
• + Accurate text and accents
• + Good alignment of logo elements

• − Typography is a bit generic for a 'vintage' request
• − Steam effect is very simplified
• − Missing the requested 'banner' for the Est. 1720 text

Recraft V4

• + Elegant and sophisticated typography that fits the 'vintage' theme
• + Successful implementation of the banner element
• + Sophisticated shading on the cloche dome

• − The 'n' in Florian has an unusual flourish that affects legibility
• − The steam effect is slightly disconnected from the dome

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Captures a retro-futuristic aesthetic with a bold navy background.
• + Consistent use of color palette in the icons.

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'APOLO' and 'DESCNT'.
• − Iconography is abstract and chaotic, making the steps difficult to follow.
• − Text layout is messy and overlaps with icons.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to chronological steps 1 through 6.
• + Highly professional, clean vector style with excellent text legibility.
• + Accurate iconography for the Saturn V, Earth orbit, and Lunar Module.

• − The composition is a bit sparse with significant empty white space.
• − The 'Crew' icons are a bit generic compared to the mission icons.