FLUX.2 Flex vs Ideogram 3.0
FLUX.2 Flex is the cheaper option at 16 Tools credits per image at 1K (about €0,07–€0,09), 16% less than Ideogram 3.0 at 19 credits (€0,08–€0,11). FLUX.2 Flex goes up to 2K, Ideogram 3.0 tops out at 1K. Below: the full side-by-side, when to pick which, and both live price tables.
Side by side
| FLUX.2 Flex | Ideogram 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Black Forest Labs | Ideogram |
| Type | Image model | Image model |
| Price per image | 16 credits · €0,07–€0,09 image at 1K | 19 credits · €0,08–€0,11 image at 1K |
| 10 images | 160 credits · €0,69–€0,89 | 190 credits · €0,82–€1,05 |
| 100 images | 1,600 credits · €6,90–€8,87 | 1,900 credits · €8,19–€10,53 |
| Max resolution | 2K | 1K |
| Best for | General image generation | Posters, logos and images with legible text |
| Model page | FLUX.2 Flex | Ideogram 3.0 |
Which should you choose?
Choose FLUX.2 Flex if
- price per image is the deciding factor (16 vs 19 credits)
- you need 2K output
- your typical job is general image generation
Choose Ideogram 3.0 if
- the image contains text that has to be legible
- your typical job is posters, logos and images with legible text
Still unsure? Run one identical prompt through both. In Vyndexo that is two generations from the same screen and the same credit balance.
FLUX.2 Flex price table
| Model | Small 768 px | 1K 1024 px | 1.5K 1536 px | 2K 2048 px | 3K 3072 px | 4K 4096 px |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX.2 Flex | — | 16 | — | 64 | — | — |
Ideogram 3.0 price table
| Model | Small 768 px | 1K 1024 px | 1.5K 1536 px | 2K 2048 px | 3K 3072 px | 4K 4096 px |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideogram 3.0 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — |
Use either without a subscription
Both models are pay per use in Vyndexo: credit packs run from €4.99 for 900 credits to €999.99 for 230,000 credits, the € ranges on this page use the most and least expensive pack. See pricing, or the model pages for FLUX.2 Flex and Ideogram 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, FLUX.2 Flex or Ideogram 3.0?
- FLUX. Prices are the live Vyndexo table and depend only on which credit pack you buy.
- Which gives better quality, FLUX.2 Flex or Ideogram 3.0?
- FLUX.2 Flex offers the higher maximum resolution (2K). Quality also depends on the job: FLUX.2 Flex is best for general image generation, Ideogram 3.0 for posters, logos and images with legible text. The fastest way to decide is to run the same prompt through both, which Vyndexo lets you do from one account.
- Can I use both FLUX.2 Flex and Ideogram 3.0 in Vyndexo?
- Yes. Both run inside the same Vyndexo workspace with one credit balance, so you can switch per generation. You do not need a Black Forest Labs or Ideogram account or subscription.
- Do credits expire if I only use FLUX.2 Flex occasionally?
- No. Tools credits never expire, there is no monthly fee, and failed generations are not charged.