FLUX.2 [klein] 9B vs Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo: price, context and capabilities

Choose FLUX.2 [klein] 9B for self-hosting and data control; on the other points the two are level or the data is missing.

In short

  • A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
  • Only FLUX.2 [klein] 9B offers self-hostable.

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Which should you choose?

Each answer below comes straight from the published prices, specifications and independent benchmark results.

Self-hosting and data control

Choose FLUX.2 [klein] 9B

FLUX.2 [klein] 9B has open weights, so you can run it on your own servers; Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo is only available through its provider.

Specifications side by side

FLUX.2 [klein] 9BRunway Gen-4 Image Turbo
ProviderBlack Forest LabsRunway
CategoryImage generationImage generation
StatusLegacyGenerally available
Headline priceNo data$0.02 / image
Context windowNo dataNo data
Max outputNo dataNo data
ReleasedNo dataNo data
Knowledge cutoffNo dataNo data
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
CapabilitiesSelf-hostableNo data
API model idgen4_image_turbo

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose FLUX.2 [klein] 9B or Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo?

Choose FLUX.2 [klein] 9B for self-hosting and data control; on the other points the two are level or the data is missing.

Which is cheaper, FLUX.2 [klein] 9B or Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo?

A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.

What is the difference between FLUX.2 [klein] 9B and Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo?

FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is made by Black Forest Labs and Runway Gen-4 Image Turbo by Runway. A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price. Only FLUX.2 [klein] 9B offers self-hostable.