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

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Exceptional photographic realism with sharp focus and vibrant colors
• + Accurate depiction of glass refraction and surface texture on the book
• + Follows all spatial instructions including the light source direction

• − The glass container is more rectangular than a 'cube'
• − The blue sphere appears to be floating rather than resting on the bottom

Recraft V4

• + Closer to a true cube shape for the glass object
• + Excellent realization of the green plant visible through the glass refraction
• + Highly realistic aged texture on the wood and book

• − The sphere is quite large relative to the glass container
• − The book is slightly too wide for the surface of the cube

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent mood and cinematic lighting
• + High detail in the facial texture and wet pavement reflections
• + Good interpretation of the 'candid' and 'imperfect framing' prompt

• − Serious anatomical and structural failure with the bicycle's frame and rear wheel
• − The man is holding a bicycle that is missing its rear half
• − Lack of visible rain compared to the prompt's request

Recraft V4

• + Strong adherence to the motion blur and light rain requirements
• + More realistic and logical bicycle anatomy
• + Captures a busy street atmosphere that feels authentically Japanese

• − The man's skin texture looks slightly more plastic/smooth compared to Model A
• − The shallow depth of field is a bit aggressive, blurring the background into flat shapes

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Exceptional photorealistic skin texture and eye detail
• + Dramatic high-contrast lighting that emphasizes the battle-worn theme
• + Excellent shallow depth of field rendering

• − Hair lacks clear beads as requested in the prompt
• − Tight crop hides most of the plate armor and leather details

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to specific design elements like braided hair with beads and ornate engraving
• + Includes all requested elements like leather straps and cloth underlayers in view
• + Strong composition showing the full set of armor and setting

• − Lighting and skin textures feel slightly more muted and less lifelike than the competitor
• − The 'faint' scars look a bit like skin protrusions or heavy swelling rather than natural scarring

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent presentation for a casual dining mockup including cutlery
• + Complex grid layout for photos that feels realistic to a brochure
• + Good balance of negative space and vibrant accents

• − Text is largely illegible gibberish
• − Food photos in the grid lack clear definition compared to the other model

Recraft V4

• + Perfectly legible, high-quality typography
• + Crisp food photography with consistent lighting and shadows
• + Highly accurate adherence to the specific sections requested (appetizers, pizza, mains)

• − Layout is a bit repetitive and simple compared to a full menu design
• − Missing 'mains' descriptions for the chicken and stir fry

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Clean and professional layout that looks like a high-end digital ad.
• + Very high visual quality on the burger textures and fire effects.
• + Perfectly rendered text with no spelling errors.

• − Failed the 'exploded' instruction; the burger is mostly assembled rather than having suspended components.
• − The text is clean but lacks the requested 'fiery effect' (mostly neon and flat white).
• − Missing the starburst element for the price.

Recraft V4

• + Accurately captures the 'exploded' requirement with all components clearly separated and suspended.
• + Strong adherence to text styling, featuring the fiery glow and the starburst for the price.
• + Excellent sense of motion with crumbs and dripping sauce.

• − The lighting on the bottom bun is slightly harsh and blown out.
• − The composition feels slightly more cluttered compared to the sleekness of Model A.
• − The 'MAGIC BURGER' text has a slight rendering artifact on the 'R'.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent chalk-like texture on the lettering
• + Captures a cozy indoor cafe atmosphere well

• − Failed to follow content instructions, doubling the octopus item and butchering the prices
• − Spelling errors like 'Chipkies' and 'Herbs s'
• − Text appears too clean and digital in its placement despite the texture

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to the menu text and pricing requested
• + Includes creative chalk illustrations that enhance the menu theme
• + Realistic chalk dust and smudge effects on the board background

• − The font for the bottom disclaimer is too small and uniform, looking slightly digital
• − The cursive requested for the title is more of a slanted print

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent visual clarity and cinematic lighting
• + Creative interpretation of the horse's anatomy appearing as a 'living space vessel'
• + High level of detail in the textures and background

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is on top of the horse instead of the horse on top of the astronaut

Recraft V4

• + Strong composition with a sense of scale and movement
• + Very high resolution and realistic rendering of the horse and astronaut gear
• + Atmospheric asteroid field adds to the cinematic quality

• − Failed the negative constraint; the astronaut is on top of the horse
• − The prompt specifically asked for a horse on top of an astronaut, which was ignored

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent fur texture and lighting on the capybara
• + High cinematic quality with professional bokeh
• + Warm, moody atmosphere that fits a New York night

• − Failed the spatial request; the woman is in the front passenger seat instead of the back seat
• − Paws are not visible on the steering wheel
• − Composition is very tight and obscures much of the taxi interior

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to character placement with the woman in the back seat
• + Correctly shows the capybara with paws on the steering wheel
• + Realistic exterior New York background with recognizable architecture

• − The woman's hand holding the phone is slightly distorted
• − Lower overall sharpness and contrast compared to the other model

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Strong composition with a clear central focus and vintage poster aesthetic.
• + Excellent lighting with a moody, high-contrast gothic atmosphere.
• + Creative thorn border that adheres well to the requested theme.

• − Multiple spelling errors and duplicated text lines in the invitation details.
• − The layout resulted in a rectangular poster inside a square frame rather than a square design.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect text rendering with zero spelling errors for all requested information.
• + Excellent adherence to the square format request.
• + High level of detail in the cobweb border and environment textures.

• − Lighting is a bit flat compared to the cinematic request.
• − The 'small scroll banner' is a simple white rectangle rather than an elegant parchment scroll.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Perfectly captures the 3D cartoon miniature style requested.
• + Excellent lighting and soft, refined PBR textures.
• + Very clean layout with a smooth, professional diorama base.

• − Failed to include the small flag icon specifically mentioned in the prompt.
• − Text layout for 'SUSHI' is relatively basic and lacks the spacing elegance of the competitor.

Recraft V4

• + Included all text and the small flag icon as requested.
• + Highly realistic textures on the sushi and the unique ice diorama base.
• + Excellent typography with professional letter-spacing.

• − Failed to follow the 'cartoon' style constraint, opting for realism instead.
• − The diorama base is made of ice/salt crystals rather than the smooth '3D cartoon' look implied.
• − Lighting is harsher with very dark shadows, contrasting the 'gentle lighting' request.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent use of backlighting and 'god rays' for a magical atmosphere
• + Very cute expressions and cohesive illustrative style
• + High quality texture on the fur especially where light hits

• − Failed to include the red fox kit mentioned in the prompt
• − The animals are sitting rather than 'tumbling and chasing' as requested

Recraft V4

• + Includes all four requested animals: puppy, kitten, bunny, and fox
• + Perfectly captures the 'tumbling' and 'chasing' motion in the meadow
• + Detailed butterflies and realistic dew sparkles on the grass

• − The fox's front legs have slightly awkward anatomy/merging
• − The rabbit is positioned directly behind the kitten which a bit cluttered

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent hand-drawn woodcut aesthetic that fits the vintage theme.
• + Well-executed decorative border and subtle parchment texture.
• + Strong use of the cloche dome and steam iconography.

• − Significant spelling error in the primary brand name, writing 'FRATILIAN' instead of 'FLORIAN'.
• − Extra characters and symbols added to the word 'Cafeè' reduce legibility.

Recraft V4

• + Perfect adherence to text prompt spelling for 'Caffè Florian'.
• + Clean, professional vector style that looks like a modern-retro logo.
• + Effective use of negative space in the cloche illustration.

• − The 'Est. 1720' text is placed in a semi-circle rather than the requested banner.
• − The background texture is very subtle, almost appearing as a flat white.

FLUX1.1 [pro]

• + Excellent large-scale composition that feels like a professional poster design.
• + Strong adherence to the requested color palette and vector style.
• + Creative use of a central celestial body to anchor the infographic.

• − Text rendering is mostly gibberish with several typos like 'Apolo 1'.
• − The sequential logic of the numbered points is messy and inconsistent.
• − Failed to follow the specific icon descriptions for some steps.

Recraft V4

• + Near-perfect text rendering and legibility for all headers and labels.
• + Strict adherence to the 6-step logical sequence requested in the prompt.
• + Very clean, consistent iconography that accurately represents space flight hardware.

• − The layout is a bit sparse and lacks the 'poster' feel of the competitor.
• − The white background makes the 'muted red' accents look a bit thin.
• − Composition is more like a slide deck than a visual infographic poster.