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FLUX.1 Krea [dev] Black Forest Labs GPT Image 1 OpenAI

Settled by community votes across 13 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

18.8 arena score

#48 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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GPT Image 1

22.6 arena score

#32 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 13

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The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Geometric Composition

Text-to-Image

“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Natural photographic realism with authentic glass reflections and caustic lighting.
  • + Excellent depth of field with the plant correctly blurred in the background.
  • + Highly accurate depiction of soft window light coming from the left.
  • The plant is not clearly visible through the glass as requested, mostly appearing above and to the side of the cube.

GPT Image 1

  • + Excellent adherence to the spatial instruction regarding the plant being visible through the glass.
  • + Clean, minimalist composition with vibrant colors.
  • + Clear rendering of all requested objects in a stable arrangement.
  • The sphere appears to be hovering slightly above the bottom surface rather than sitting on it.
  • The glass texture at the edges looks slightly digital and lacks the realism of light refraction found in the other model.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] produces a significantly more realistic and aesthetically pleasing photograph with sophisticated lighting and reflections, though it misses the specific detail of the plant being seen 'through' the glass. GPT Image 1 follows the spatial instructions of the prompt more literally, placing the plant directly behind the cube, but the overall image quality feels more synthetic. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] is the winner for its superior visual quality and professional photographic look.

Candid Street Photography

Text-to-Image

“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Successfully incorporates motion blur from passing cars
  • + Captures a wider street scene with excellent pavement reflections
  • + Follows the bicycle color prompt accurately
  • The man appears to be standing over/holding the bike rather than actively repairing it
  • The bicycle anatomy is slightly distorted, particularly around the chain and rear frame

GPT Image 1

  • + Captures a much more intimate, candid moment of actually 'repairing' the bike
  • + Superior skin texture and facial detail that feels more natural and realistic
  • + Excellent use of shallow depth of field and bokeh
  • Lacks the requested 'motion blur' for the background vehicles
  • Small anatomical error with the hand interacting with the spokes/wheel

Verdict: GPT Image 1 is the superior image due to its more convincing 'candid' feel and higher level of detail in skin texture and facial expressions. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] followed the motion blur and environmental prompts well, the character feels more like a staged asset, whereas GPT Image 1 feels like a genuine street photograph.

Fantasy Warrior

Text-to-Image

“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Exquisite floral engraving details on the plate armor.
  • + Clearer rendering of the requested leather strap with metallic hardware.
  • + Stronger contrast and sharp detail in the facial features.
  • The beads in the hair are positioned awkwardly along the hairline like a crown.
  • The skin texture appears slightly smoothed compared to the realism of the metal.

GPT Image 1

  • + Naturalistic integration of braids and beads into the hairstyle.
  • + Exceptional skin texture with realistic pores, dirt, and lifelike eyes.
  • + Excellent use of warm lighting and bokeh to create a moody atmosphere.
  • The armor engravings are slightly more repetitive and less distinct than in the other image.
  • Missing the explicit leather strap requested in the prompt.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] produces an image with superior technical detail on the ornate armor and clear execution of the requested leather textures, though the hair beads are placed strangely. GPT Image 1 offers a more believable character portrait with superior skin micro-details and a more natural hairstyle, capturing the 'battle-worn' aesthetic more effectively despite missing a specific clothing element. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] is the winner for its precision in following the technical components of the prompt, particularly the engraving and leather straps.

Modern Clean Menu

Text-to-Image

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Features a comprehensive grid of multiple food items
  • + Realistic presentation of a printed menu mock-up with drop shadows
  • + Good use of bold sans-serif typography for headings
  • The text is nonsensical gibberish
  • The 'Appetizers' section is duplicated instead of showing 'Pizza'
  • Food photos are somewhat repetitive and cluttered

GPT Image 1

  • + Text is highly legible and follows the requested categories
  • + Clean, high-quality food photography that fits a minimalist aesthetic
  • + Superior font rendering and logical layout
  • The 'Mains' category header is missing, replaced by a single 'Main Name' entry under Pizza
  • Only two category icons are present

Verdict: GPT Image 1 is the superior choice because it generates legible, real English text and follows the minimalist prompt more effectively than FLUX.1 Krea [dev]. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] captures the look of a full menu density better, its use of garbled text and repeated section headers makes it less functional as a design template.

Magic Burger Explosion: Fiery Photorealism Challenge

Text-to-Image

“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent photographic realism in the food textures
  • + Clean typography with very accurate spelling
  • + Dynamic sense of motion with flying meat crumbles and realistic fire
  • Failed to render the fiery/glowing effect on the text as requested
  • The €6.99 is not inside a starburst as specified
  • Includes some messy artifact text at the bottom

GPT Image 1

  • + Perfectly followed the stylistic request for fiery, glowing text
  • + Correctly placed the price inside a glowing starburst
  • + Strong interpretation of the 'exploded' view with good vertical separation
  • The price text is missing the number six, rendering as '€.99'
  • The overall image sharpness is slightly lower than the competitor
  • The 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' text is cut off at the bottom of the frame

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea [dev] produces a much more professional and realistic food image with perfect spelling, but it largely ignores the specific stylistic instructions for glowing, fiery text and starbursts. GPT Image 1 follows the 'fiery' aesthetic and layout instructions much more closely, though it fails on the specific price detail and has slightly weaker compositional framing.

Chalkboard Menu

Text-to-Image

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Natural chalk smudge textures on the board background
  • + Elegant frame and lighting create a realistic cafe atmosphere
  • + Followed the date prompt correctly
  • Included significant spelling errors like 'Gruffle' and 'Lcoman'
  • Text style looks more like a digital script font than authentic chalk handwriting
  • Repeated menu item variations instead of following the requested list

GPT Image 1

  • + Excellent adherence to all specific menu item text and formatting
  • + Handwriting texture is highly realistic with clear chalk stroke grains
  • + Perfect spelling across the entire board
  • The '9' at the end of the cookie line is missing a dollar sign
  • The framing is very tight, showing less of the surrounding environment

Verdict: GPT Image 1 followed the prompt requirements almost perfectly, accurately rendering the difficult food names and maintaining a very realistic chalk texture that looks truly handwritten. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] failed on text accuracy, creating hallucinations like 'Gruffle Mushroom' and illegible words, while its handwriting style appeared too much like a clean digital font.

The Reversed Rodeo

Text-to-Image

“Horse riding astronaut in space — horse on top, not vice versa. Surreal, highly detailed, cinematic.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent photographic realism and lighting
  • + High detail in the astronaut suit and Earth background
  • + Dynamic cinematic composition
  • Failed the logical constraint of having the horse on top of the astronaut
  • Highly surreal anatomical merging where the horse and space equipment fuse

GPT Image 1

  • + Strong textures on the horse's coat and mane
  • + Good atmospheric depth with distant moon and space dust
  • + Clean, balanced composition
  • Failed the logical constraint of having the horse on top of the astronaut
  • The astronaut's hand/reins positioning is physically awkward

Verdict: Both models failed the specific 'horse on top' instruction, which was a logic test for surrealism; both instead generated the standard 'astronaut riding a horse' trope. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] is the superior image due to its much higher photographic clarity and realistic cinematic lighting compared to GPT Image 1, which has a flatter, more digital-painting aesthetic.

The Capybara Taxi Driver

Text-to-Image

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent fur texture on the capybara
  • + Clear, legible 'TAXI' text on the cap
  • + Cinematic lighting consistent with a Manhattan night scene
  • Includes an unintended third person in the passenger seat
  • The capybara's cap looks more like a hard hat than a driver's cap
  • The perspective makes the interior feel slightly cramped and illogical

GPT Image 1

  • + Perfect adherence to the subject count with only the driver and one passenger
  • + The capybara's hands/paws are positioned realistically on the steering wheel
  • + Captures the 'bored' expression of the businesswoman more effectively
  • Texture on the passenger's coat is a bit soft/blurry
  • The capybara's fur has a slightly more artificial sheen compared to Model A

Verdict: GPT Image 1 followed the prompt much more accurately by including only a single passenger in the back seat, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] added an extra person in the front. GPT Image 1 also delivered a more authentic 'driver cap' and social dynamic, making the scene feel like a professional taxi ride despite the animal driver.

The Halloween Invitation

Text-to-Image

“Vintage gothic Halloween party invitation. Dark parchment poster, spooky border with webs and thorns, central glowing jack-o-lantern, bats, twisted trees, moody night sky. Add elegant gothic title text saying "Halloween Party Invitation", a small scroll banner saying "You are invited to a night of frights", and event details at the bottom: Date: 30.10.2026 Time: 7pm Location: The Arches, NYC Spooky but polished, cinematic lighting, square format.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Strong gothic aesthetic with a high-contrast, polished illustrative style.
  • + Excellent decorative border featuring thorns and intricate webs as requested.
  • + Vivid central jack-o-lantern with effective internal lighting.
  • Significant text errors including 'Pasty Halloween' and multiple typos in the bottom scroll.
  • The layout is somewhat cluttered with redundant text banners.
  • Failed to include the specific year/date clearly in a professional format.

GPT Image 1

  • + Perfect text rendering for all requested information, including the date and location.
  • + Atmospheric, vintage parchment texture that feels more authentic to a poster.
  • + Clean, balanced composition that follows all layout instructions precisely.
  • The border is less detailed and lacks the specific 'thorn' element requested in the prompt.
  • The visual style is slightly more muted compared to the requested 'cinematic lighting'.

Verdict: While FLUX.1 Krea (dev) has a more striking illustrative style and a better border, it fails significantly on the text requirements, resulting in gibberish like 'Pasty Halloween'. GPT Image 1 is the clear winner for an invitation task as it renders all requested text perfectly with a coherent vintage atmosphere and logical layout.

Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Text-to-Image

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent PBR material rendering on the salmon, showing realistic translucency and gloss.
  • + Precise adherence to the isometric perspective and clean lighting.
  • + Strong text rendering with a playful cartoon aesthetic.
  • The salmon texture looks slightly more realistic than 'cartoon', creating a minor stylistic mismatch.
  • The flag icon is placed as a physical prop rather than a graphic element as requested.

GPT Image 1

  • + Perfectly captures the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic with soft, clay-like textures.
  • + Followed the layout instructions for the graphic elements (text and icon) more closely.
  • + Exceptional composition and color balance between the diorama and background.
  • The flag icon is a simplified rectangle rather than a more detailed flag graphic.
  • The rice grains are a bit clumped and stylized, though this fits the cartoon theme.

Verdict: FLUX.1 Krea produced a highly polished image with impressive realistic materials, but GPT Image 1 better captured the requested 'cartoon' stylistic tone and specific layout for the text and icons. GPT Image 1 feels more like a cohesive 3D miniature scene, while FLUX.1 Krea leans closer to a product render.

Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Text-to-Image

“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent soft fur rendering on the puppy and fox.
  • + Beautiful lighting with distinct god rays.
  • + Clean and balanced composition with well-rendered butterflies.
  • Missed the bunny completely, replacing it with a second kitten.
  • Lower dynamic action compared to the other model.

GPT Image 1

  • + Successfully included all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox.
  • + Highly expressive and joyful facial expressions on all animals.
  • + Dynamic 'chasing' action reflects the prompt perfectly.
  • The fox kit has three front paws visible or a strangely placed extra limb.
  • The butterfly in the top left looks slightly flat compared to the scene.

Verdict: GPT Image 1 is the clear winner for prompt adherence as it correctly included the puppy, kitten, fox, and bunny, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] failed to include the bunny. While FLUX.1 Krea [dev] has slightly more realistic fur texture, GPT Image 1 captures the joyful, tumble-filled energy of the prompt much more effectively despite a minor anatomical error on the fox.

Vintage Cafe Logo

Text-to-Image

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Excellent detailed vintage engraving style
  • + Dynamic steam and banner composition
  • + Strong texture that complements the light background
  • Misspelled the primary brand name as 'Café Flanelín'
  • Contains nonsensical decorative characters at the bottom

GPT Image 1

  • + Perfect text rendering of 'Caffè Florian'
  • + Clean minimalist aesthetic true to 'vector emblem' prompt
  • + Accurate banner placement for 'Est. 1720'
  • Used a black background instead of the requested light background
  • Cloche shape is slightly simplistic compared to the vintage request

Verdict: GPT Image 1 successfully followed the text requirements, accurately spelling both the brand name and the established date, whereas FLUX.1 Krea [dev] failed the primary spelling task. Although FLUX.1 Krea [dev] had a more impressive artistic style, GPT Image 1 is more functional as a logo and adhered better to the minimalist vector instructions.

Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Text-to-Image

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]
GPT Image 1

AI Judge Analysis

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

  • + Strong 'Apollo 11' header text rendering
  • + Clean vector style for the background lunar surface
  • Failed to provide the requested icons, substituting random objects like a planet with rings and four people
  • Confusing and non-linear layout that does not follow the requested steps
  • Significant text artifacts and garbled labels for the steps

GPT Image 1

  • + Successfully followed almost all icon requests including Saturn V, Earth orbit, and Lunar modules
  • + Accurate NASA-inspired color palette and typography
  • + Logical infographic layout with correctly spelled names of the crew members
  • Some minor text glitches like 'EARLLUNAR'
  • Missing the Lunar Orbit step icon

Verdict: GPT Image 1 is the clear winner as it successfully interpreted the infographic requirements, including specific icons for the Saturn V and Lunar Module, and adhered to the NASA color palette. FLUX.1 Krea [dev] failed the prompt instructions by creating a confusing layout with irrelevant icons like a ringed planet and a group of four people instead of the requested three crew members.

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