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

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent photographic realism and lighting
• + Accurate depiction of the plant behind the glass with realistic refraction
• + High-quality texture on the book and table

• − The base of the cube appears to be a mirror rather than clear glass
• − The sphere is quite large relative to the cube

Recraft V4.1

• + Clean geometric composition
• + Nice caustic lighting effects on the table
• + Includes all requested elements

• − The sphere is floating unnaturally in the center of the cube
• − The glass cube has physically impossible reflections and internal edges
• − The plant looks more pasted behind the scene rather than part of the lighting environment

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent clarity and subject focus.
• + High detail on the bike's mechanical structure and reflections.

• − The man is just standing with the bike rather than repairing it.
• − The composition feels slightly staged rather than a candid street photo.
• − Fails to include motion blur from passing cars.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly captures the 'repairing' action and 'candid' feel requested.
• + Excellent atmosphere with realistic rain droplets, wet clothing, and bokeh.
• + Includes subtle motion blur and imperfect framing that adds to the realism.

• − Slightly lower resolution on the fine details of the bike frame.
• − The man's hands are somewhat obscured by the dark lighting and rain.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent character lighting with strong rim light
• + Intricate engraving on the breastplate
• + High contrast and cinematic composition

• − Missed the request for braided hair with beads
• − The skin looks a bit too smooth for a 'battle-worn' character
• − The scars look like surface-level red paint rather than skin texture

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect adherence to specific details like braided hair and small beads
• + Realistic skin texture with convincing dirt and scarring
• + Excellent lighting reflection on the forehead and armor

• − The bokeh sparks in the lower left are a bit distracting
• − Slightly less 'heroic' framing compared to the other model

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + High-resolution, appetizing food photography
• + Artful, balanced grid composition
• + Strong adherence to the requested bold sans-serif visual style

• − Text is nonsensical gibberish
• − Visuals lean more toward a magazine layout than a functional restaurant menu

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent text legibility and logical structure
• + Accurately represents the requested sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains)
• + Includes functional pricing and dish descriptions

• − Food photos are quite small relative to the negative space
• − The grid of photos is relegated to the side rather than being the central design element

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering for the primary title
• + High-quality photorealistic texture on the meat and buns
• + Strong, vibrant color palette and dramatic lighting

• − Failed the main request for an 'exploded' burger, showing a fully assembled one instead
• − Typographical error in 'ONLY' (spelled 'LNHLY')

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly executed the 'exploded' burger concept with all components suspended
• + Correct spelling for all text requested in the prompt
• + Superior adherence to the 'fiery, glowing effect' for the text

• − The meat patty looks slightly less detailed compared to Model A
• − The composition feels a bit crowded with the large arched text

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Natural look to the wooden frame and lighting.
• + Good handwriting variability in the bottom section.

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'Mashroom', 'Risoktso', and 'Octpus'.
• − Major artifacts in the date section and pricing lines.
• − Failed to provide the elegant cursive title requested.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent spelling accuracy across the entire board.
• + Highly realistic chalk texture with visible dust and board smudges.
• + Captured the slanted handwriting and natural variations requested in the prompt.

• − The 'cursive' for the title is more of a print-script hybrid than 'elegant cursive'.
• − Composition is a bit tightly cropped at the top and bottom.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the specific 'horse on top' request
• + High-quality rendering of faces and space suit textures
• + Maintains a clean, cinematic composition

• − The horse's position behind the astronaut makes the 'riding' aspect look a bit ambiguous instead of sitting directly on the shoulders

Recraft V4.1

• + Visually stunning background with vibrant nebulae and floating asteroids
• + Very dynamic and energetic composition

• − Completely failed the negative constraint/logic check by putting the astronaut on top
• − Anatomical issues with the horse's rear legs and tail integration

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent photographic lighting and skin texture for both subjects.
• + Superior character interaction with the jacket fitting the capybara's body realistically.
• + Highly detailed and realistic taxi interior.

• − The capybara only has one hand on the wheel, with the other on its lap.
• − The capybara's face looks slightly anthropomorphized and less like a natural animal.

Recraft V4.1

• + Follows the instruction for 'both front paws on the steering wheel' much better.
• + The capybara's face is more anatomically accurate to the real animal.
• + Captures a wider view of the taxi's exterior and city lights.

• − Failed to include the requested dark jacket on the capybara.
• − The businesswoman's hands and phone interaction are slightly warped compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Clean and legible main title text
• + Accurate date and time rendering

• − The scroll text is nonsensical and garbled
• − Generic, flat background that lacks the requested 'moody night sky' and 'parchment' texture
• − The 'The Arches' text is misspelled as 'The Argiiah's'

Recraft V4.1

• + Beautiful gothic aesthetic with atmospheric moody sky and twisted trees
• + Excellent spelling for all required text, including the scroll and location
• + Highly detailed border including webs, thorns, and skulls

• − The main gothic title font is slightly cramped at the top
• − The pumpkin texture is a bit muddy compared to the rest of the image

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent soft 3D cartoon aesthetic
• + Very clean and bold typography
• + Solid adherence to the isometric perspective

• − The flag icon is stylized into an abstract shape rather than a Japanese flag
• − The sushi design is overly simplified compared to the texture request

Recraft V4.1

• + Beautiful realistic PBR textures on the fish and rice
• + Accurate representation of the Japanese flag
• + Elegant composition with detailed chopsticks and wasabi

• − The text 'JAPAN' and 'SUSHI' is not perfectly centered as requested
• − The typography is thin rather than 'large bold text'

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Bright and cheerful color palette
• + Good central focus on the subjects
• + Clean, high-quality rendering of the characters

• − Failed to include the bunny and the fox kit
• − Included three animals of very similar types
• − Lighting feels generic and lacks the requested 'god rays'

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox kit
• + Excellent execution of atmospheric lighting with god rays and dew sparkles
• + Exceptional fur texture and realistic anatomy

• − The composition is a bit crowded toward the right side
• − The kitten's pose is slightly awkward reaching for the butterfly

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Excellent typography rendering with perfect accents
• + Bold and high-contrast minimalist design
• + Clean vector lines suitable for a logo

• − Failed to include the requested banner element
• − The cloche dome looks more like a decorative architectural dome or crown
• − The steam effect is very abstract and heavy

Recraft V4.1

• + Successfully included all requested elements, including the 'Est. 1720' banner
• + The cloche dome is clearly recognizable with realistic steam wisps
• + Elegant serif typography fits the 'vintage' and 'classic' description well

• − The accent mark on 'CAFFÈ' is slightly detached and angled awkwardly
• − The line weight of the steam is significantly thinner than the rest of the logo

FLUX.1 Kontext [dev]

• + Follows the requested color palette well.
• + Good use of negative space in the layout.

• − Spelling errors in prominent text like 'APOLO'.
• − The icons are abstract and messy, failing to represent the specific mission stages requested.
• − Text is largely gibberish and overlapping.

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent adherence to all six requested steps with clear, distinct icons.
• + Perfect typography and spelling throughout the infographic.
• + High-quality vector aesthetic with consistent line weights and professional layout.

• − Minor numbering error with two steps labeled as '04'.
• − The Saturn V rocket is slightly stylized towards a generic rocket shape.