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

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to lighting instructions with a clear soft glow from the left.
• + Highly realistic textures on the wood and the red book cover.
• + Clean, minimalist composition with professional depth of field.

• − The plant is very dark and blurry, making it difficult to see it clearly through the glass.
• − The glass cube has a very thick bottom edge that looks slightly unnatural.

Recraft V4

• + Successfully positions the plant so it is clearly visible through the glass as requested.
• + Realistic glass refraction effects on the bottom surface.
• + High level of detail in the wooden table texture.

• − The blue sphere appears to be floating in the center of the cube without support.
• − The red book has slightly warped edges and a distracting seam on the spine.
• − The lighting is more uniform and less 'directional' than the 'light from the left' prompt suggests.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent handling of the rainy atmosphere and reflections on the pavement.
• + The man's skin texture and facial features look natural and detailed.
• + Strong adherence to the 'imperfect framing' request by cropping the subject at the bottom.

• − The man appears to be simply holding the bike rather than actively repairing it.
• − The car in the background has a slight visual artifact where it blends into the white lane line.

Recraft V4

• + Successfully captures the action of 'repairing' the bike with a realistic posture.
• + Very effective motion blur on the passing car, matching the prompt well.
• + The 50mm shallow depth of field is well-represented with a busy but blurred background.

• − The front wheel of the bicycle is not logically connected to the frame.
• − The man's face is obscured and less detailed compared to Model A.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent shallow depth of field with cinematic bokeh sparks
• + High-contrast lighting creates a dramatic and moody atmosphere
• + Highly detailed engraving on the pauldrons

• − Blood splatters look more like paint splashes than battle wear
• − Lower environmental context compared to Model B

Recraft V4

• + Realistic skin textures with grit, dirt, and lifelike eyes
• + Clearly conveys the 'battle-worn' aesthetic with dents and scuffs on the armor
• + Specific braiding with beads matches the prompt perfectly

• − The armor design on the shoulders is slightly less practical/grounded in fantasy realism
• − Lighting is a bit flatter across the face

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Effective layout with a clear grid for food photography
• + Includes specific section headers as requested
• + Professional presentation of a realistic one-page menu

• − Text is largely gibberish/illegible
• − Includes duplicate 'Appetizers' section instead of 'Pizza'

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering with legible descriptions and prices
• + Includes all three requested sections: Appetizers, Pizza, and Mains
• + Extremely clean, minimalist aesthetic with high-quality isolated food photography

• − The 'grid' is a bit loose compared to a traditional layout
• − Missing a main 'Menu' header at the top

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent photorealistic lighting and texture on the burger components
• + Clear and legible typography with a professional layout
• + Strong atmosphere with the fiery background and glowing coals

• − The price is not in a starburst as requested
• − The 'exploded' effect is quite subtle compared to the request
• − The text lacks the requested fiery/glowing effect, appearing mostly as flat white

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to the 'exploded' dynamic composition
• + Text rendering accurately follows the 'fiery, glowing effect' and 'starburst' requirements
• + Great sense of motion with crumbs and sauce droplets

• − Lighting on the burger feels a bit flat compared to the background
• − Some minor artifacting where the cheese meets the patty

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent chalk texture on the board and lettering
• + High resolution rendering of the wooden frame
• + Contains natural-looking handwriting variations

• − Numerous spelling errors including 'Gruffle', 'Lceman', and 'Chrucuations'
• − Repeats menu items instead of following the list accurately
• − Text looks like a digital font overlaying the texture in several spots

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to the requested text with zero spelling errors
• + Includes charming chalk illustrations that complement the menu
• + Great composition showing the café environment

• − Text style is a bit too uniform, leaning towards a 'chalk font' rather than organic handwriting
• − The 'cozy café' background is slightly blurry compared to the board

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + High visual clarity and cinematic lighting
• + Creative interpretation of a space-faring horse with mechanical components
• + Excellent rendering of the Earth in the background

• − Failed the core specific prompt instruction: 'horse on top, not vice versa'
• − Anatomical oddity where the horse's front legs emerge from a mechanical hull

Recraft V4

• + Atmospheric and detailed background with asteroids
• + Good lighting and texture on the horse's coat
• + High detail in the astronaut's suit

• − Failed the core specific prompt instruction: 'horse on top, not vice versa'
• − Shows a conventional astronaut riding a horse, which is the 'vice versa' scenario restricted by the prompt

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the taxi's exterior paint.
• + Clearer rendering of the 'TAXI' text on the cap.
• + High visual clarity and cinematic lighting.

• − Added an extra person in the passenger seat not requested by the prompt.
• − The woman in the back is not clearly looking at her phone; she seems to be holding it awkwardly near her face.

Recraft V4

• + Followed the character count correctly with only one passenger in the back.
• + The passenger is clearly looking at her phone with the requested bored expression.
• + The rainy window effect adds to the photorealistic atmosphere of New York at night.

• − The capybara's paws on the steering wheel look slightly like human hands with fur.
• − The 'NYC TAXI' text on the cap is a bit warped.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent gothic border design with webs and thorns
• + Strong vintage aesthetic with parchment-style color palette
• + Good central focus with a glowing jack-o-lantern

• − Significant text errors including 'Pasty Halloween' and 'You are are invited'
• − Poorly formatted date and repeated time information in the banner

Recraft V4

• + Flawless text rendering exactly as requested in the prompt
• + Highly detailed and cinematic visual style with rain and leaves
• + Accurate layout of event details at the bottom of the image

• − The 'scroll banner' requested is just a plain white tag
• − The spiderweb border looks slightly more like a vignette than a physical frame

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent adherence to the '3D cartoon' and 'soft texture' style instructions.
• + Clean, minimalist composition that feels high-quality and deliberate.
• + Accurate sushi material rendering with a sub-surface scattering effect on the salmon.

• − The textual layout is slightly clustered compared to the 'top-center' instruction.
• − The flag is placed in the food rather than as a separate icon as implied by the prompt.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text placement and typography choice for a clean graphic look.
• + Higher detail in the diorama base (crushed ice texture) and sushi variety.
• + Strict adherence to the 'flag icon' instruction by placing it independently at the top.

• − The lighting is a bit harsh, creating some dark, high-contrast shadows.
• − Leans more toward photorealism than the requested '3D cartoon' miniature style.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent light scattering and warm, golden hour atmosphere
• + Strong character expressions that feel joyful and aligned with the prompt
• + High detail in the fox and retriever's fur textures

• − Completely failed to include the bunny requested in the prompt
• − Substituted a second kitten instead of the bunny
• − Butterflies appearing out of thin air without a clear source in the background

Recraft V4

• + Successfully included all four requested animals: retriever, kitten, bunny, and fox
• + Superior rendering of 'dew sparkles' and complex wildflower flora
• + Better dynamic movement with the butterfly chasing action

• − The fox's front legs look slightly unnatural in their stride
• − The background foliage is a bit cluttered compared to the cleaner composition of Model A

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Excellent vintage etching texture and style.
• + Included the requested banner and steam elements with high detail.
• + Effective use of warm brown tones and paper-like background texture.

• − Significant spelling error in the main brand name ('FLANOR’IN' instead of 'Florian').
• − The composition feels slightly cluttered around the central text.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect spelling and high-quality typography.
• + Cleaner, more professional minimalist vector aesthetic.
• + Accurate interpretation of 'Caffè Florian' with the correct accent mark.

• − Missing the requested banner element for the 'Est. 1720' text.
• − The steam is very simple compared to the more artistic interpretation in the other model.

FLUX.1 Krea [dev]

• + Strong visual contrast and use of space for an illustrative poster feel.
• + Accurate count of four crew figures (though three were on the mission).

• − Icons do not match the specific steps requested (e.g., Saturn V, lunar module).
• − Text is largely gibberish or nonsensical character sequences.
• − The numbering is illogical and the layout does not follow a clear chronological flow.

Recraft V4

• + Excellent adherence to all six specific infographic steps with accurate icons.
• + Perfect text rendering for titles, descriptions, and crew names.
• + Strict adherence to the requested NASA-inspired color palette and flat-vector style.

• − The layout is slightly scattered rather than a linear or circular path.
• − The crew section is placed to the side rather than integrated into the flow.