Image model vs image model
FLUX.1 Kontext Pro vs Qwen Image 3
People picked Qwen Image 3’s picture over FLUX.1 Kontext Pro’s about 71% of the time in blind votes, and they cost about the same ($0.04 against $0.04 an image).
At a glance
Longer bar means the bigger number. Elo bars start at 800.
Blind votes · how often people would pick each picture
FLUX.1 Kontext Pro Qwen Image 3
Text to image · arena Elo, higher is better
Editing · arena Elo, higher is better
Where they sit among all 57 image models
Up and to the left is better pictures for less money. Hover or tap a dot for its numbers, then click it to compare that model with FLUX.1 Kontext Pro. Models the arena hasn’t rated yet sit in the grey lane at the bottom.
Which one to pick
Pick Qwen Image 3 if
- you want the better picture: in blind votes people chose its image over FLUX.1 Kontext Pro’s about 71% of the time
- you mostly edit pictures: it scores higher in the editing arena (Elo 1068 against 916)
The specs
| Spec | FLUX.1 Kontext Pro | Qwen Image 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 100 images | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Text-to-image Elo | 917 ±18 (#78 in the arena) | 1070 ±12 (#18 in the arena) |
| Editing Elo | 916 ±19 (#65 in the arena) | 1068 ±13 (#29 in the arena) |
| Arena votes | 2,229 | 6,090 |
| Edits uploaded pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Largest size | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Zero data retention | No | — |
| Lab | Black Forest Labs | Alibaba |
| Official name | FLUX.1 Kontext Pro | Qwen Image 3 |
| Released | May 2025 | July 2026 |
Elo ± is the 95% margin. Prices are for one 1024×1024 image from the Vercel AI Gateway and fal.ai.
Questions
Which is better, FLUX.1 Kontext Pro or Qwen Image 3?
People picked Qwen Image 3’s picture over FLUX.1 Kontext Pro’s about 71% of the time in blind votes, and they cost about the same ($0.04 against $0.04 an image).
Which is cheaper, FLUX.1 Kontext Pro or Qwen Image 3?
They cost about the same: FLUX.1 Kontext Pro $0.04 and Qwen Image 3 $0.04 for a 1024×1024 image.
Can FLUX.1 Kontext Pro and Qwen Image 3 edit images?
Yes, both can change a picture you upload. In the Artificial Analysis editing arena FLUX.1 Kontext Pro has an Elo of 916 and Qwen Image 3 1068.
How can I compare FLUX.1 Kontext Pro and Qwen Image 3 myself?
Open the comparison, type one prompt and both models draw it side by side, each with what it cost and how long it took. You sign up with Google before your first run, and new accounts start with free credit.
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Where the numbers come from
Quality scores are Elo ratings from the Artificial Analysis image arenas, where people vote between two pictures made from the same prompt without knowing which model made which. The vote split comes from the Elo gap. Prices are for one 1024×1024 image from the Vercel AI Gateway and fal.ai; models billed per token are estimated at the quality the arena scored. The sample pictures are our own runs. Updated October 25, 2026.