Why we said Use
What it is
The Apache-licensed FLUX.1 schnell image model. See the official page. This profile describes public documentation, not a Loaded Tokens hands-on test.
Who it is for
People who want a local image model with a permissive license on that checkpoint. The recommendation is scoped to that job.
The evidence behind Use
The license file is Apache 2.0 for schnell. Do not copy those terms onto FLUX weights that say something else. The source page is the receipt. No speed ranking or reliability score is implied.
Pricing and the catch
The schnell weights are free under Apache 2.0. Other FLUX checkpoints use other licenses. Public pricing or license checked November 7, 2026. Amounts are as stated on that page. Tax, region, annual billing, and extra usage can change the bill.
A sensible first workflow
Generate one image locally and keep the license file with the weights. This is a suggested evaluation, not a test we ran.
Bottom line: Use schnell when Apache 2.0 is the requirement. Check the filename.