How long do you actually wait for your image? We measured real-world generation times across all major AI models.
100 generation requests per model, measured from API submission to receiving the image URL. Tests run at varying times to account for load variation. All at 1024×1024 resolution.
Optimized for speed. Some quality trade-off. Best for iteration and preview.
The sweet spot. Excellent quality with fast inference. Our top recommendation.
OpenAI's model takes longer but produces diverse, creative outputs.
Mid-range speed with excellent illustration detail.
Average over 100 requests, 1024×1024 resolution.
For everyday use, Flux Pro at ~7 seconds is effectively instantaneous. By the time you read your prompt and consider if you want to adjust anything, your image is ready.
Flux Schnell (our "Speedy" model) halves that wait time — great for brainstorming and iteration where you're generating 10+ variations to find the right concept.
The slowest model (DALL·E 3 at ~14s) is still very fast compared to traditional creative workflows. The wait is worth it for the creative variety it produces.
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