FLUX.1 schnell by Black Forest Labs

Apache-2 image model - commercial-OK, fast (4 steps). Run locally or free via HF.

Access
Open-weight (self-host)
Free limits
Self-host / free on HF
Modality
image
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Allowed
License
Apache-2.0
Checked
Jun 26, 2026

Quickstart

from diffusers import FluxPipeline
pipe = FluxPipeline.from_pretrained("black-forest-labs/FLUX.1-schnell")
pipe("a fox in a forest").images[0].save("out.png")

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Frequently asked

Is FLUX.1 schnell free?

Yes. Black Forest Labs offers it as Open-weight (self-host) with these limits: Self-host / free on HF. No credit card is required.

Can I use FLUX.1 schnell commercially?

Yes, commercial use is allowed under the Apache-2.0 license. Verify the current license or terms before shipping.

How do I start using FLUX.1 schnell?

Apache-2 image model - commercial-OK, fast (4 steps). Run locally or free via HF.

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