Often choosing between AI models like Flux and HiDream can be confusing. As they both claim to generate stunning visuals. So, we ran a head-to-head comparison to see which one truly performs better. Using the same prompts, we tested both models on image quality, creativity, and realism.
You will see side by side results to help you decide which model suits your needs. You can also install Flux and Hidream locally to get the personal experience. Honestly, the difference was bigger than we expected and one model clearly stood out.
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Both models come in base, distilled, and full variants. For a closer comparison, we have chosen the Flux Dev and HiDream Dev models to provide clear and fair results. The outputs are not cherry-picked, we aimed to keep the generations as raw and unbiased as possible. Here, we used the official recommended settings for both the models.
1. Fashion & Pose Accuracy
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| Fashion & Pose using Flux |
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| Fashion & Pose using Hidream |
Prompt:
A female model wearing a red short skirt, standing confidently on a beach at golden hour, full body shot
Objective: Evaluate clothing texture, pose accuracy, and natural settings.
2. Artistic Style Adaptation
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| Artistic Style using Flux |
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| Artistic Style using Hidream |
Prompt:
A medieval knight standing under a cherry blossom tree, in the style of Studio Ghibli
Objective: Evaluate style transfer, anime fidelity, and character stylization.
3. Complex Scene Composition
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| Complex Scene using Flux |
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| Complex Scene using Hidream |
Prompt:
A bustling futuristic Tokyo street at night with neon signs, flying cars, food stalls, and people in cyberpunk outfits
Objective: Test scene complexity, object count, and lighting.
4. Photorealism Test
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| Photorealism Test using Flux |
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| Photorealism Test using Hidream |
Prompt:
A close-up portrait of an elderly man with wrinkles, freckles, and grey hair, lit by soft window light, 85mm lens, high detail
Objective: Test realism, skin texture, and lighting interpretation
5. Human Hand and Fingers
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| Human Hand with fingers using Flux |
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| Human Hand with fingers using HiDream |
Prompt:
Two open human hands facing upward against a white background, soft natural light, detailed skin and nails
Objective: hand rendering, lighting from small sources
6. Cinematic and Natural lightings
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| Natural Lightings and cinematic using Flux |
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| Natural Lightings and cinematic using Hidream |
Prompt:
A ballerina dancing in an abandoned hall with broken mirrors on the walls, cinematic lighting, dramatic atmosphere
Objective: reflections, mood, lighting accuracy
7. Textual Rendering
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| Text type rendering using Flux |
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| Text type rendering using Hidream |
Prompt:
A round chocolate birthday cake on a white table with colorful icing that says 'Happy 30th, Annie!'
Objective: Test short text and letters accuracy on curved surfaces.
8. Poster Layout
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| Poster Layout using Flux |
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| Poster Layout using Hidream |
Prompt:
A sci-fi movie poster titled 'Galactic Dawn' with cast names, tagline, and release date, in cinematic layout
Objective: Test short text and letters accuracy on curved surfaces.
9. Fantasy Creature Creativity
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| Fantasy Creativity using Flux |
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| Fantasy Creativity using Hidream |
Prompt:
A dragon made of crystal and fire, flying over snow-covered mountains at sunset
Objective: Test fantasy imagination, material rendering, and lighting.
10. Perspective and Geometry
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| Perspective using Flux |
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| Perspective using Hidream |
Prompt:
An architectural render of a modern glass house on a cliff, viewed from a wide-angle lens, hyper-detailed
Objective: Assess handling of perspective, reflections, and geometry.
11. Abstract Style Challenge
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| Abstract Style using Flux |
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| Abstract Style using Hidream |
Prompt:
An abstract painting of time, represented with floating clocks, shattered mirrors, and melting numbers, surreal style
Objective: Judge abstract concept interpretation and visual metaphor.
12. Cute Animal Rendering
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| Animal creature using Flux |
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| Animal creature using Hidream |
Prompt:
A baby golden retriever sitting in a flower field, soft background blur, pastel colors, ultra-cute
Objective: Compare rendering of cuteness, fur texture, and background softness.
13. Sci-Fi Object Realism
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| Sci-Fi generation using Flux |
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| Sci-Fi generation using Hidream |
Prompt:
A sleek silver spaceship landing on a desert planet with twin moons in the background, cinematic lighting
Objective: Test sci-fi design, environment, and cinematic framing.
14. Minimalist Composition
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| Minimal composition using Flux |
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| Minimal composition using Hidream |
Prompt:
A lone tree in the middle of a snowy field, overcast sky, minimalist style, soft shadows
Objective: Check restraint in detail, use of negative space, and mood setting.
