Flux Kontext Max Pricing & Cost

Flux Kontext Max is the premium tier of Black Forest Labs' editing-focused Flux line. Higher fidelity character and composition preservation than Pro, at double the credit cost.

This page breaks down the credit cost for Flux Kontext Max when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.

Full cost breakdown

Flat 14 credits per image. Single output. The premium tier of Flux Kontext, with deeper context preservation than Pro.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Flux Kontext Max's rate:

How Flux Kontext Max compares

vs flux-kontext-pro at 7 cr: Max at 14 cr is the premium tier with tighter context preservation. Pick Max for series work where pixel-level consistency matters; Pro for general edits.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.

Where credits come from

You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
• Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
• One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.

View live pricing

Quick install

To run Flux Kontext Max from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:

Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_edit_image is the one that gives the agent access to Flux Kontext Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Flux Kontext Max cost per generation?

Flat 14 credits per image. Single output. The premium tier of Flux Kontext, with deeper context preservation than Pro.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Flux Kontext Max's 14 cr per image translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.

Is Flux Kontext Max worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs flux-kontext-pro at 7 cr: Max at 14 cr is the premium tier with tighter context preservation. Pick Max for series work where pixel-level consistency matters; Pro for general edits. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.