Flux vs Gemini CLI
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Flux
Flux edges out Gemini CLI with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try FluxFeature Comparison
Feature
Flux
Gemini CLI
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.6
Coding
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4.5
Writing
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4.4
Reasoning
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4.6
Speed
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4.7
Value
4.8
5.0
Pricing
Monthly Price
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$0
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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$1.25
Output (per 1M tokens)
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$5
Features
Context Window
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1000K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Flux
Pros
- Photorealistic up to 4MP
- Excellent text rendering
- Open-source options
- $300M funding, strong development
- Multi-reference variations
Cons
- Pro features require API
- Less community than Stable Diffusion
Gemini CLI
Pros
- Most generous free tier (1,000/day)
- 1M token context window
- Fully open source (Apache 2.0)
- Built-in Google Search grounding
- MCP support for extensions
Cons
- Newer than Claude Code
- Less proven in enterprise settings
Choose Flux if you need:
Photorealism, professional imagery, text in images
Choose Gemini CLI if you need:
Budget-conscious developers, large codebases, Google ecosystem users
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.