Flux Kontext vs Grok Imagine
Reference image consistency vs photorealistic generation — two different strengths.
Grok Imagine is no longer offered on Melies. Flux Kontext is available today. The specs below are kept for reference.
Flux Kontext from Black Forest Labs and Grok Imagine from xAI represent two different approaches to AI image generation. Reference-guided generation for subject and style consistency across images. On the other side, xAI's flagship image model with exceptional realism and artistic range.
At 15 credits, Grok Imagine costs 5 credits less than Flux Kontext (20 credits). Grok Imagine is no longer offered on Melies. Flux Kontext is, along with the other current image models listed on the pricing page.
Updated November 2026
Grok Imagine is no longer offered on Melies, so Flux Kontext is the one you can use here. At 20 credits, it is a fit for product shots. For other options, compare the current image models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Flux Kontext vs Grok Imagine: Visual Output
Both generated with the same prompt and seed 42. Click to view full size.
Flux Kontext
Grok ImagineFlux Kontext vs Grok Imagine: How They Compare
| Flux Kontext | Grok Imagine | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs | xAI |
| Released | May 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| Cost | 20 | 15 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Reference images | Up to 3 | |
| Editing | ||
| WebP output |
Flux Kontext vs Grok Imagine: Cost Comparison
Grok Imagine is 25% cheaper than Flux Kontext. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Flux Kontext | Grok Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| 10 images | 200 | 150 |
| 50 images | 1,000 | 750 |
| 100 images | 2,000 | 1,500 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Flux Kontext
- + Product shots
- + Reference-guided consistency
- + Prompt enhancement option
- + Safety tolerance 1–6
- + Guidance scale control (1–20)
- - More expensive (20 vs 15 credits)
- - No built-in editing
- - No reference image support
Grok Imagine
- + More affordable (15 vs 20 credits)
- + Photorealism
- + Supports 3 reference images
- + Built-in image editing
- + WebP output for smaller file sizes
- - Higher price point relative to speed tier
Flux Kontext vs Grok Imagine: Which to Pick?
Maximum quality matters
Flux Kontext is worth the extra credits when the output needs to be perfect — portfolio pieces, client work, or final deliverables.
Flux Kontext vs Grok Imagine: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
Try Flux Kontext on Melies
Compare Flux Kontext with the other image models on Melies side by side. Switch models with one click, same credits.
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