comparison

shesnotreal vs Flux (BFL)

New SOTA open model from Black Forest Labs. Here’s an honest breakdown for anyone choosing between us.

Where Flux (BFL) is strong

  • Excellent realism
  • Open weights variants available

Pricing: API only, pay per generation

Where shesnotreal wins

  • Portrait-tuned engine — not a generalist art tool
  • 8 cinematic presets calibrated for faces and skin
  • Permanent share pages at /r/[id], indexable and OG-ready
  • Generous free tier, no credit-pack math, no Discord
  • Beats Flux (BFL): Raw API — no built-in UI
  • Beats Flux (BFL): Requires technical setup

Pricing: Free, then $12/mo flat.

Quick table

FeatureshesnotrealFlux (BFL)
Free tierYes (20/mo)Varies
Portrait presets8 cinematicNo
Permanent share pageYesNo
Avg render~10sVaries
Pricing$12/moAPI only, pay per generation

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shesnotreal vs Flux (BFL) — honest comparison — shesnotreal