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Qwen Image 2512 vs Flux Kontext Dev FP8

Compare deployment template, GPU tier, VRAM, estimated customer hourly cost, and practical fit for these two image models on ModelPilot.

Estimated hourly difference
Paid comparison unavailable
VRAM delta
-24GB
Price includes
Configured disk + service fee

Qwen Image 2512

Qwen-Image-2512 is an image generation model from Alibaba’s Tongyi Lab. It supports workflows involving portraits, text in images and composed scenes. Review spelling, anatomy and layout in generated results.

GPU tier
GPU High VRAM (A6000)
Estimated customer rate
$0.72/hr
VRAM
48GB
Template
comfyui-qwen-image-2512

Flux Kontext Dev FP8

Flux Kontext Dev is an image-editing model from Black Forest Labs that uses a reference image to guide changes and new scenes. Character identity and detail preservation depend on the input and edit; review each result before use. ModelPilot paid deployment availability is shown below.

GPU tier
GPU Efficient (L4)
Estimated customer rate
Paid launch unavailable
VRAM
24GB
Template
comfyui-flux
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Paid launch unavailable. Flux Kontext Dev is licensed for non-commercial, non-production use. ModelPilot cannot start a paid end-user deployment without a separate commercial license from Black Forest Labs.

Deployment facts

FactorQwen Image 2512Flux Kontext Dev FP8
Model familyqwen-imageflux-kontext
Variant2512 (Latest)Dev FP8 (Character Consistency)
Typeimageimage
Deployment templatecomfyui-qwen-image-2512comfyui-flux
GPU tierGPU High VRAM (A6000)GPU Efficient (L4)
GPUNVIDIA RTX A6000NVIDIA L4
VRAM48GB24GB
vCPU / RAM / disk9 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk12 vCPU / 50GB RAM / 200GB disk
Estimated customer rate$0.72/hrPaid launch unavailable
Estimated 730-hour month$522/moPaid launch unavailable
Paid launchAvailable; review setup before launchPaid launch unavailable

Estimates use the same rate as the model catalog, including configured disk and the ModelPilot service fee. GPU time is billed during startup and while allocated. Configuration changes and retained storage can affect your total; review the launch details before paying.

Cost scenarios

Usage levelHours/moQwen Image 2512Flux Kontext Dev FP8
Prototype40$28.60Paid launch unavailable
Part-time app160$114Paid launch unavailable
Always-on730$522Paid launch unavailable

What this comparison covers

  • Qwen Image 2512: 48GB GPU memory, estimated $0.72/hr including configured disk and the service fee.
  • Flux Kontext Dev FP8: Paid launch unavailable. Flux Kontext Dev is licensed for non-commercial, non-production use. ModelPilot cannot start a paid end-user deployment without a separate commercial license from Black Forest Labs.
  • Review each template’s required input files, model downloads and manual setup steps before launching.
  • Dedicated GPU time is billed during startup and while allocated. Retained storage can remain billable after stopping.
  • These are deployment comparisons, not output-quality benchmarks. Test representative inputs and review the results for your project.

Configuration differences

FactorQwen Image 2512Flux Kontext Dev FP8Lower cost or requirement
Lower estimated customer rate$0.72/hrPaid launch unavailablePaid comparison unavailable
Lower VRAM requirement48GB24GBFlux Kontext Dev FP8
Cheaper always-on deployment$522/moPaid launch unavailablePaid comparison unavailable

FAQ

Which is cheaper to run, Qwen Image 2512 or Flux Kontext Dev FP8?

A paid price comparison is unavailable: Flux Kontext Dev FP8: Flux Kontext Dev is licensed for non-commercial, non-production use. ModelPilot cannot start a paid end-user deployment without a separate commercial license from Black Forest Labs.

Which uses less VRAM, Qwen Image 2512 or Flux Kontext Dev FP8?

Flux Kontext Dev FP8 maps to the lower VRAM tier at 24GB in the current deployment recommendation.

Can both models run through ModelPilot?

Flux Kontext Dev FP8: Flux Kontext Dev is licensed for non-commercial, non-production use. ModelPilot cannot start a paid end-user deployment without a separate commercial license from Black Forest Labs.