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FLUX alternatives
The closest alternatives to FLUX are Stability AI, Luma Dream Machine and Picsart, which also cover generating images from text and editing photos with AI. 14 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Stability AI and Luma Dream Machine. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 14
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of FLUX's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from textUsing LLM APIs
API
- 2
Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 3
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 4

PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web · iOS · API
- 5
Hugging FaceVerifiedFree tier · from $9/mo
Hosts, shares and runs machine learning models, datasets and demo apps for AI developers and teams.
Also does:Using LLM APIs
Web · API · Command line
- 6

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 7
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 8
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 9
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 10
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo
Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 11
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 12

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from text
Command line
- 13
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from text
API
- 14

OllamaVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo
Run open AI models locally or through a cloud API, for developers and teams.
Also does:Using LLM APIs
API
- 15

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from text
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Hugging Face | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Ollama | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to FLUX?
- Stability AI is the closest match: it also covers generating images from text, editing photos with AI and generating videos from text. Luma Dream Machine and Picsart come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of FLUX's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to FLUX?
- Yes. Stability AI, Luma Dream Machine and Picsart can be used for free. Stability AI has a free plan.
- What is the cheapest alternative to FLUX?
- Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month.
- Which FLUX alternatives have a mobile app?
- Pika has an iPhone or Android app.