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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
Stability AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Luma Dream MachineFree trial · from $30/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
PicsartPaid · from $10.50/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
PikaFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, APIYesNov 4, 2026
Hugging FaceFree tier · from $9/moYesWeb, API, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—
FreepikFree tier · from $20/moYesWebNo—
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
HeyGenFree tier · from $24/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
OllamaFree tier · from $20/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Hailuo AIFree tierYes—NoNov 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.