FLUX 3 Image is Black Forest Labs' newest image model, released October 2026; octomind serves its text-to-image endpoint. It costs the same as FLUX.2 Pro and less than FLUX.2 Flex and Max.
Pick it if
you want the newest FLUX at the FLUX.2 Pro price
you need readable text in graphic design, ads or infographics
you describe the layout in the prompt and want it followed
Skip it if
you need to edit an image or pass reference images
a fast draft will do; FLUX.2 Klein costs a third as much
Ideogram 3.0 is Ideogram's March 2025 text-to-image model, aimed at accurate text inside images. On octomind it sits beside the newer Ideogram 4, which costs less.
Pick it if
you need legible text rendered inside posters, logos or signage
you want to keep outputs consistent with earlier Ideogram 3.0 work
Skip it if
you want the newer Ideogram 4, which costs less on octomind
you need images larger than 1536 px on the long side
FAQ
Which is cheaper, FLUX 3 or Ideogram V3?
FLUX 3 and Ideogram V3 list the same price, $0.09 / image.
How do I use FLUX 3 or Ideogram V3?
In Octomind Cloud on a paid plan, ask the agent to generate with either model by name; it runs the job and returns the file.
Try either model
Switch between models inside the same Octomind session.