**Flux 2 dev (FLUX.2 [dev]):
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- Open-weight model available for free download under non-commercial license
- Designed for experimentation, research, and customization
- Supports LoRA fine-tuning for specialized use cases
- Best for rapid prototyping and high-volume generation
- Requires local deployment or cloud infrastructure
- Ideal for developers and researchers
**Flux 2 Pro (FLUX.2 [pro]):
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- Commercial proprietary model with state-of-the-art quality
- No compromise between speed and quality
- Superior prompt adherence and visual fidelity
- Production-ready API endpoints with reliability and scale
- Best for professional workflows and commercial applications
- Ideal for enterprises, agencies, and creative teams
Both models share the same 32B architecture and core capabilities including 4MP resolution, multi-reference support (up to 10 images), superior text rendering, and photorealistic output. The key difference is licensing, deployment method, and optimization for specific use cases—dev for experimentation and customization, Pro for production-grade commercial work.
You can test both Flux 2 Pro and Flux 2 dev on VEED's AI playground to compare quality, prompt adherence, and generation speed firsthand for your specific workflow needs.