Is FLUX.2 Max good at rendering text in images?

In benchmark v1.0 the OCR check found the exact requested phrase in 100% of FLUX.2 Max's text-prompt renders, and the blind judge gave its text category 97.5 out of 100 (field median 95.5). Every word came out exactly as written.

How fast is FLUX.2 Max?

Median 23.5 seconds from submit to finished image across the 12 benchmark prompts, with the slowest tenth at 31 seconds. That is 17th of 26 models; the field median is 20.3 seconds.

How much does FLUX.2 Max cost per image?

2 credits at the base 1K tier, about $0.38 at the Premium plan rate of $0.19 per credit. Higher resolution tiers can cost more; see pricing.

FLUX.2 Max or Seedream 5.0 Flash?

Seedream 5.0 Flash scores 95.2 overall against 95.1 for FLUX.2 Max, inside the judge’s noise, so treat them as equal on quality and decide on speed and price. FLUX.2 Max renders in 23.5 s for 2 credits; Seedream 5.0 Flash in 17.8 s for 1 credit.

What is FLUX.2 Max best used for?

It ranks in the top three for scene prompts in this run. Top FLUX.2 detail and adherence.

How long has FLUX.2 Max been at the top?

FLUX.2 Max is currently 13th; its best rank across 1 benchmark run is #13.

How were these numbers measured?

Every model rendered the same 12 prompts at matched settings. A vision-model judge scored each image blind on adherence, technical quality and aesthetics (blended 50/30/20 into the overall index); OCR and fixed yes/no checks measured text accuracy and composition without a judge. Seconds were timed through the production API. Benchmark v1.0, 29 October 2026.

overall95

rank#13

credits2

median s24

max res1K

13th

Black Forest Labs · text-to-image

1K tiers · 3 reference images, seed

Benchmark v1.0 · 29 October 2026 · 26 models

FLUX.2 Max

Top FLUX.2 detail and adherence.

Best for texttied
Best for scenetied
Text rendering (OCR)tied

0weeks at #1

0weeks in top 3

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#13best rank1 benchmark run · in index since 29 October 2026

Benchmark record 12 prompts · v1.0

Prompt	Score	Adh	Tech	Aes	Sec	Pos
PeopleStudio portrait of a woman in her forties with silver-streaked hair, soft window light from the left, neutral grey background, 85mm look, natural skin textureExcellent adherence and quality with a pleasing aesthetic.	97	98	95	95	22.2	3/26
PeopleA barista in a linen apron laughing while pouring latte art, warm cafe interior, shallow depth of field, candid editorial styleExcellent depiction with warm, candid style and accurate elements.	94	95	93	94	19.9	18/26
ProductA matte black ceramic coffee mug on a walnut table, single soft light from the left, minimal studio backdrop, product photographyExcellent adherence and quality, very professional look.	98	100	95	95	22	1/26
ProductA pair of white running shoes floating mid-air over a pastel pink background, even studio lighting, catalogue shotExcellent adherence and quality; professional catalogue shot.	95	95	95	95	17.7	12/26
TextA vintage cinema marquee at dusk with the words OPEN ALL NIGHT in bold red letters, neon glow, wet street reflectionsPerfect adherence with excellent quality and aesthetics.	98	100	95	95	28.8	1/26
TextA minimalist poster with the single word BALANCE in large serif type centred on cream paper, one small green circle below the wordPerfect adherence with clean execution and pleasing minimalism.	97	100	95	90	22.3	15/26
IllustrationAnime-style illustration of a young woman with a red umbrella standing on a rainy city street at night, cel shading, vibrant neon reflectionsExcellent adherence to prompt with high-quality execution and aesthetics.	95	95	95	95	31	8/26
IllustrationFlat vector illustration of a cosy reading nook with a cat asleep on an armchair, limited palette of four colours, clean geometric shapesExcellent adherence with clean geometric shapes and limited palette.	93	95	90	92	35.4	13/26
SceneA modern glass house on a cliff at golden hour, long shadows, calm ocean below, architectural photographyExcellent adherence and high-quality architectural photography.	98	100	95	95	28.7	1/26
SceneMisty pine forest at dawn with rays of light through the trees and a narrow wooden boardwalk, wide angleBeautifully captures the misty forest with light rays and boardwalk.	98	100	95	95	18	1/26
CompositionThree red apples and one green pear arranged in a single row on a blue plate, top-down view, white tableclothMissing one red apple, otherwise well-executed.	80	75	85	85	24.6	20/26
CompositionA small orange robot holding a yellow umbrella standing to the left of a tall blue mailbox, overcast day, photorealPerfect adherence with high-quality and pleasing aesthetics.	98	100	95	95	30.9	1/26

Accumulated benchmark v1.0 · price list

12images scored

23.5median seconds

31p90 seconds

2credits / image

$0.38≈ usd / image

47.5quality per credit

1Kmax resolution

3reference images

1per request

Five ways of judging rank out of 26

Overall index13th of 26

Prompt adherence11th of 26

Technical quality15th of 26

Aesthetics17th of 26

Text rendering (OCR)1st of 26

Counts & placement15th of 26

Adherence, technical and aesthetics come from a blind vision-model judge; text and counts are objective checks. The overall index blends the first three 50/30/20.

Profile by prompt type axis 85–100

FLUX.2 MaxField median (26 models)

Output map every render, unretouched

FLUX.2 Max: Studio portrait of a woman in her forties with silver-streaked hair, soft window light from the left, neutral grey background, 85mm look, natural skin texture — People97

FLUX.2 Max: A barista in a linen apron laughing while pouring latte art, warm cafe interior, shallow depth of field, candid editorial style — People94

FLUX.2 Max: A matte black ceramic coffee mug on a walnut table, single soft light from the left, minimal studio backdrop, product photography — Product98

FLUX.2 Max: A pair of white running shoes floating mid-air over a pastel pink background, even studio lighting, catalogue shot — Product95

FLUX.2 Max: A vintage cinema marquee at dusk with the words OPEN ALL NIGHT in bold red letters, neon glow, wet street reflections — Text98

FLUX.2 Max: A minimalist poster with the single word BALANCE in large serif type centred on cream paper, one small green circle below the word — Text97

FLUX.2 Max: Anime-style illustration of a young woman with a red umbrella standing on a rainy city street at night, cel shading, vibrant neon reflections — Illustration95

FLUX.2 Max: Flat vector illustration of a cosy reading nook with a cat asleep on an armchair, limited palette of four colours, clean geometric shapes — Illustration93

FLUX.2 Max: A modern glass house on a cliff at golden hour, long shadows, calm ocean below, architectural photography — Scene98

FLUX.2 Max: Misty pine forest at dawn with rays of light through the trees and a narrow wooden boardwalk, wide angle — Scene98

FLUX.2 Max: Three red apples and one green pear arranged in a single row on a blue plate, top-down view, white tablecloth — Composition80

FLUX.2 Max: A small orange robot holding a yellow umbrella standing to the left of a tall blue mailbox, overcast day, photoreal — Composition98

AI-generated. First result returned, no retries, no editing.

Against the field FLUX.2 Max vs median · axis 85–100

FLUX.2 MaxField median

Reading the card

FLUX.2 Max finishes 13th of 26 on the overall index at 95.1.

Its strongest kind of prompt is scene (98 against a field median of 96.5); its weakest is composition (89 against 93.5).

OCR found the exact words in 100% of the text prompts and 90% of the count, colour and placement checks passed.

A render takes a median 23.5 s, 17th of 26 for speed and slower than the field median of 20.3 s, and costs 2 credits (about $0.38 on the Premium plan), which puts it 20th of 26 on quality per credit.

Pick it for

Scene98 · 1st of 26 · landscape and architecture, depth, light direction
Text97.5 · 5th of 26 · exact words rendered legibly, no extra characters

Weigh up

Composition89 · 18th of 26 · object counts, colours and left/right placement
Counts90% of count, colour and placement checks passed
Speed23.5 s median is slower than the field’s 20.3 s
Price2 credits per image, 17th of 26 on price; 16 models in the index cost one

Nearest rivals closest overall scores

In the studio what you can set

Vendor: Black Forest Labs
Resolution tiers: 1K
Highest output: 1K
Reference images: Up to 3
Images per request: 1
Seed: Yes
Negative prompt: No
Base price: 2 credits · ≈ $0.38

Questions about FLUX.2 Max

Is FLUX.2 Max good at rendering text in images?: In benchmark v1.0 the OCR check found the exact requested phrase in 100% of FLUX.2 Max's text-prompt renders, and the blind judge gave its text category 97.5 out of 100 (field median 95.5). Every word came out exactly as written.
How fast is FLUX.2 Max?: Median 23.5 seconds from submit to finished image across the 12 benchmark prompts, with the slowest tenth at 31 seconds. That is 17th of 26 models; the field median is 20.3 seconds.
How much does FLUX.2 Max cost per image?: 2 credits at the base 1K tier, about $0.38 at the Premium plan rate of $0.19 per credit. Higher resolution tiers can cost more; see pricing.
FLUX.2 Max or Seedream 5.0 Flash?: Seedream 5.0 Flash scores 95.2 overall against 95.1 for FLUX.2 Max, inside the judge’s noise, so treat them as equal on quality and decide on speed and price. FLUX.2 Max renders in 23.5 s for 2 credits; Seedream 5.0 Flash in 17.8 s for 1 credit.
What is FLUX.2 Max best used for?: It ranks in the top three for scene prompts in this run. Top FLUX.2 detail and adherence.
How long has FLUX.2 Max been at the top?: FLUX.2 Max is currently 13th; its best rank across 1 benchmark run is #13.
How were these numbers measured?: Every model rendered the same 12 prompts at matched settings. A vision-model judge scored each image blind on adherence, technical quality and aesthetics (blended 50/30/20 into the overall index); OCR and fixed yes/no checks measured text accuracy and composition without a judge. Seconds were timed through the production API. Benchmark v1.0, 29 October 2026.

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