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FLUX (Black Forest Labs) AI features, pricing and GDPR (October 2026)

FLUX image and video models from Freiburg via API, playground or open weights for self-hosting.

APIImage & DesignImage generationVideo generation
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from $0.01 usage-based

Pricing details

Pay as you go with no subscription and no seat fee: images from 0.014 US dollars per megapixel (FLUX.2 klein 4B), FLUX 3 Image from 0.041 US dollars per image, video from 0.17 US dollars per second (FLUX 3 Video HD). Enterprise with volume discounts and SLA on request, as of October 2026.

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What is FLUX (Black Forest Labs)?

Black Forest Labs develops the FLUX models for image and video generation and offers them to developers and companies through an API, a browser playground and licensed open weights.

The current lineup includes FLUX 3, FLUX 3 Action, FLUX.2 Max, FLUX.2 and FLUX.2 Klein. Companies call the models through the API, test them in the playground or run open-weight versions on their own hardware under a license. BFL GmbH is based in Freiburg im Breisgau. Partner logos on the website include Adobe, Microsoft, Mistral and Picsart.

FLUX (Black Forest Labs) AI features and use cases

  • Generates images for products and campaignsFLUX.2 creates images from text prompts and renders text inside images accurately. Product and marketing teams build image features into their own apps through the API.
  • Generates video with soundFLUX 3 produces videos up to 20 seconds with native audio, including speech and sound effects. Developers add short video generation to their products.
  • Runs on own infrastructureOpen-weight models can be self-hosted under a license. Companies with strict data rules keep prompts and images on their own servers.

What sets FLUX (Black Forest Labs) apart

  • Model developer based in Germany, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 listed on the website.
  • Three access routes: API, playground and licensed open weights.
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no subscription or seat fees.

Where FLUX (Black Forest Labs) is strongest

Germany Available internationally

BFL GmbH is based in Freiburg im Breisgau and registered at the Munich local court.

Questions to ask before you buy FLUX (Black Forest Labs)

Costs depend on usage, so estimate image and video volume before building on the API. Check the license terms for open weights, which differ for commercial and non-commercial use. Ask where API requests are processed and request a data processing agreement, which the pricing page does not cover.

Using FLUX (Black Forest Labs) in the EU: GDPR and AI Act

  • Data locationNot published by the vendor.
  • Data processing agreementNot published by the vendor: ask for one (Art. 28 GDPR).
  • EU AI ActCheck whether the AI prepares decisions about people. If not, the high-risk rules usually do not apply. The high-risk obligations apply from December 2, 2027 (Digital Omnibus).
General information with sources, not legal advice.

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Questions about FLUX (Black Forest Labs)

How is FLUX billed?

Through the API by usage, without subscriptions or seat fees. Enterprise plans add volume discounts and SLAs.

Can FLUX run on our own servers?

Yes. Black Forest Labs offers open-weight models for self-hosted use under its licensing terms.

Which certifications does Black Forest Labs hold?

The website lists SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022.

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