FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Black Forest Labs vs Recraft V4.1 Recraft AI

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent photorealistic texture on the book and glass edges
• + Accurate depiction of the plant seen through the glass surfaces
• + Very clean, high-resolution rendering with realistic lighting reflections

• − The sphere appears to be floating mid-air inside the cube without physical support

Recraft V4.1

• + Great composition and depth of field
• + Strong lighting and shadow work on the wooden table surface
• + Accurately places all requested elements in the scene

• − The plant is barely visible through the cube, mostly appearing behind it
• − The sphere also appears to be floating magically rather than resting

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent execution of long-exposure motion blur on passing cars.
• + High clarity and realistic textures on the man's clothing and the bicycle.
• + Strong adherence to the 'reflections on wet pavement' and 'red bicycle' prompts.

• − The man appears more like he is walking his bike rather than actively repairing it.
• − The image feels a bit too 'clean' and lacks the 'imperfect framing' requested.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly captures the 'candid' and 'imperfect framing' feel with a tight, gritty crop.
• + The pose clearly depicts the man actively repairing the bicycle.
• + Excellent atmospheric quality with visible rain droplets and authentic skin texture.

• − Lacks the 'motion blur from passing cars' as requested; the background cars are static.
• − The bicycle's geometry becomes a bit messy near the chain guard and rear wheel.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent adherence to the 'battle-worn' descriptor with realistic skin textures and grime.
• + Masterful lighting with distinct warm torchlight highlights and cool shadows.
• + Superior fine detail in the intricate armor engravings and the texture of the leather strap.

• − The beads in the hair are present but less distinct than in the competing image.

Recraft V4.1

• + Strong composition with a dynamic, intense facial expression.
• + Clearly visible beads in the braided hair as requested in the prompt.
• + Good use of bokeh sparks and shallow depth of field for atmospheric effect.

• − The 'scars' look somewhat like superficial lines rather than integrated skin trauma.
• − The metal texture looks slightly more digital/smooth compared to the grit found in the first image.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Dynamic and aesthetically pleasing food photography
• + High-quality mock-up presentation with realistic shadows and perspective

• − Nonsensical placeholder text with many spelling errors like 'Pizzzans' and 'Appet Love'
• − Cluttered layout that makes the menu hard to read as a functional document

Recraft V4.1

• + Excellent typography with clean, legible, and correctly spelled text
• + Clear organization with logical grid alignment for both text and images
• + Strict adherence to the requested sections (Appetizers, Pizza, Mains)

• − Visual style is slightly flat and looks like a basic digital template rather than a premium design
• − The food images are smaller and less integrated into the overall flow

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent integrated lighting that reflects the fire onto the burger surfaces.
• + Higher density of details with embers and crumbs adding to the sense of motion.
• + Very clean and professional text rendering for 'MAGIC BURGER'.

• − Failed to include the requested starburst for the price tag.
• − The burger isn't truly 'exploded' into individual components, appearing more like a tall, deconstructed stack.
• − The background fires look a bit static and illustrative rather than realistic.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly followed the 'exploded' instruction, separating each ingredient clearly in mid-air.
• + Stronger adherence to specific prompt elements like the price starburst and the fiery text effect.
• + Dynamic composition with sauce splashes and sparks that suggest actual movement.

• − The burger patty texture looks a bit flat and less appetizing compared to the other model.
• − The bottom bun is missing completely, leaving the deconstruction feeling incomplete.
• − The lighting on the ingredients is somewhat washed out and doesn't fully match the fiery environment.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent chalk-like texture on the board surface
• + Accurate rendering of the requested date and wood frame

• − Significant spelling and repetition errors in the text
• − Handwriting style varies inconsistently and becomes messy
• − Text rendering is blurred and hallucinates extra lines

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text accuracy for all menu items
• + Highly realistic chalk texture on the lettering with natural variations
• + Consistent and legible handwriting style throughout

• − Missing the 'elegant cursive' style for the title as requested
• − Composition is a bit tightly cropped at the top

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent high-resolution detail on the astronaut's suit and the horse's anatomy.
• + Strong cinematic composition with a clear sense of scale against the Earth.

• − Completely failed the negative constraint to have the horse on top of the astronaut.

Recraft V4.1

• + Atmospheric lighting and nebula effects create a surreal outer-space feel.
• + Dynamic action pose for the horse relative to the asteroid field.

• − Completely failed the specific prompt instruction to place the horse on top of the astronaut.
• − Minor artifact where the astronaut's leg merges strangely with the horse's back.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + High resolution and crisp visual quality.
• + Excellent texture on the capybara's fur and the jacket.

• − Failed the spatial layout by placing the passenger in the front seat holding a steering wheel.
• − The capybara is positioned in the driver's side but is not actually touching the steering wheel.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect adherence to the prompt's layout with the passenger correctly in the back seat.
• + Accurately depicts the capybara with paws on the steering wheel.
• + Captures the bored, normal expression of the businesswoman very well.

• − Slightly lower resolution and grainier texture compared to the other model.
• − The capybara is not wearing the requested jacket.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent typography legibility and layout
• + Detailed foliage and scrollwork
• + Higher resolution and cleaner graphic elements

• − Missed the word 'Party' in the main title
• − Includes a repetitive and misspelled line of text ('noickt') below the banner

Recraft V4.1

• + Stronger atmospheric and cinematic lighting
• + Accurate fulfillment of the full 'Halloween Party Invitation' title text
• + Superior aesthetic for a 'vintage gothic' mood

• − The event details at the bottom are slightly small and less balanced
• − The scroll banner is very tiny compared to the other elements

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent typography integrated into the design
• + Adheres well to the 'miniature 3D cartoon' aesthetic with soft textures
• + High detail count including steam and garnish

• − Includes some odd artifacts like a small red bug on the diorama
• − The layout is a bit cluttered compared to the 'minimal' request

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect adherence to the 'minimal' and 'isometric' requirements
• + Very clean layout with a clearly defined diorama base
• + Text and flag icon are crisp and modern

• − The textures for the fish look a bit flat compared to the PBR request
• − Slightly less 'cartoonish' than requested, leaning more toward realistic 3D render

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent adherence to the 'fluffy' and 'expressive eyes' aspect of the prompt
• + Clean, artistic composition with a coherent color palette
• + Very high quality rendering of fur texture and lighting

• − Stylistically leans more towards 'digitally rendered' or 'AI-stylized' than hyper-photorealistic
• − Characters look very similar in facial structure, appearing almost like toys

Recraft V4.1

• + Stronger adherence to 'hyper-photorealistic' with realistic animal proportions and textures
• + Better action matching for 'playfully chasing' and 'tumbling together'
• + Visible dew sparkles and more distinct god rays as requested

• − Internal consistency error with the kitten's paw/leg merging into the dog's chest
• − The dog's size is somewhat large compared to the other 'baby' animals

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Excellent emblem composition with a cohesive badge design.
• + Strong vintage aesthetic with subtle background texture.
• + High-quality vector illustration style with professional shading on the cloche.

• − Spelling error in the main brand name, rendering it as 'Caffè Framilian'.
• − The design is quite busy for a 'minimalist' request.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfect text rendering with correct spelling and accent mark.
• + Follows the 'minimalist' keyword much better than the competitor.
• + Clean vector lines suitable for a modern-vintage logo.

• − The steam lines are very thin and look slightly generic compared to the font weight.
• − The background is very flat with no visible 'subtle texture' as requested.

FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra

• + Features a more dynamic and creative layout including a lunar surface base.
• + Includes more detailed, though mostly gibberish, text blocks that mimic a real poster.

• − Step logic is completely incoherent with duplicate 'Landing' steps and nonsensical sequencing.
• − Text rendering is poor with significantly higher amounts of 'AI gibberish' throughout the graphic.
• − Iconography is inconsistent and does not follow the requested steps.

Recraft V4.1

• + Perfectly adheres to the requested 6-step sequence and specific icon descriptions.
• + Excellent text legibility and clean, professional vector iconography.
• + Strictly follows the requested NASA-inspired color palette and flat-vector style.

• − Very simple grid composition lacks the artistic flair of an 'infographic poster'.
• − Error in numbering with the 'Descent' step labeled as 04 instead of 05.