Best Flux NSFW Checkpoints
8 Flux NSFW checkpoints compared by review count, VRAM requirements, file formats, and update status. Every model is a full checkpoint — no LoRAs. Ranked with CivitAI data from March 2026.
The Models
1. Fluxed Up 8.0
Top Pick542 reviews, v8.0 March 2026. Five format tiers from 22.17 GB to 6.34 GB. The default checkpoint for Flux NSFW.
Architecture: Flux.1 D · VRAM: 12 GB+ (8 GB GGUF) · Best for: Overall NSFW quality
View on CivitAI →2. Persephone 2.0
1.1M downloads, 182 reviews. One checkpoint for both NSFW and SFW. Updated Jan 2026.
Architecture: Flux.1 D (merge) · VRAM: 12 GB+ · Best for: NSFW + SFW dual use
View on CivitAI →3. Flux Unchained
1,010 reviews (overwhelmingly positive). Trained on ~5k images. Not updated since 2024 but still delivers.
Architecture: Flux.1 D · VRAM: 12 GB+ · Best for: Proven stable output
View on CivitAI →4. Fluxmania (Kreamania)
Best lighting and composition. FP8 bundle with VAE + CLIP baked in (15.91 GB). 50k+ downloads.
Architecture: Flux.1 D · VRAM: 12 GB+ (8 GB FP8) · Best for: Artistic nudes and portraits
View on CivitAI →5. MS Flux SFW/NSFW V3
429 reviews. Deliberately avoids explicit content. Smaller file at 16.06 GB standard.
Architecture: Flux.1 D (merge) · VRAM: 12 GB+ (8 GB Q4_K_S) · Best for: Softcore / tasteful nudity
View on CivitAI →6. NSFW Master Flux
Pre-baked NSFW LoRA. No LoRA loader needed. Less flexibility, more convenience.
Architecture: Flux.1 D (merged LoRA) · VRAM: 12 GB+ (8 GB+ FP8) · Best for: Zero-config pre-merged checkpoint
View on CivitAI →7. CHROMA
Only commercially-licensed option. Schnell-based: 1-4 steps. Uncensored at training level.
Architecture: Flux.1 Schnell (8.9B) · VRAM: 12 GB FP8, 8 GB Q4_K_S · Best for: Commercial use (Apache 2.0)
View on CivitAI →8. Flux NSFW UNLOCKED V2.0
2026 release. Stats gated behind CivitAI login — can't rank confidently. Check directly.
Architecture: Flux.1 D · VRAM: 12 GB+ · Best for: Newer entrant (limited data)
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Eight checkpoints, four columns that matter. Every model here is a full checkpoint file — no LoRAs, no embeddings. If you want LoRAs instead, see the Flux NSFW LoRA list.
| Model | Reviews | VRAM (lowest format) | Updated | Best For | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluxed Up 8.0 | 542 | 8 GB (Q4 GGUF) | Mar 2026 | Overall NSFW quality | ⭐ |
| Persephone 2.0 | 182 | 8 GB+ (GGUF) | Jan 2026 | NSFW + SFW dual use | |
| Flux Unchained | 1,010 | 12 GB+ | 2024 | Proven, stable output | |
| Fluxmania | 5-star | 8 GB (FP8) | 2025 | Artistic nudes/portraits | |
| MS Flux V3 | 429 | 8 GB (Q4_K_S) | Jul 2025 | Softcore / tasteful nudity | |
| NSFW Master Flux | — | 8 GB+ (FP8) | — | Zero-config pre-merged | |
| CHROMA | — | 8 GB (Q4_K_S) | Active | Commercial use (Apache 2.0) | |
| Flux NSFW UNLOCKED | — | 12 GB+ | 2026 | Newer entrant |
Every Flux Dev checkpoint requires separate VAE (ae.safetensors, 335 MB) and text encoders (clip_l 246 MB + T5-XXL 4.89–9.79 GB). CHROMA is the exception — it's Schnell-based, not Dev.
The Checkpoints
1. Fluxed Up 8.0
The default. 542 reviews, v8.0 shipped March 21, 2026, and it's the only checkpoint with five format tiers.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D | 12 GB+ FP16, 8 GB Q4 GGUF | General NSFW — photorealistic female subjects |
Fluxed Up leads on every measurable axis: review count (542), engagement (99.3k likes, 8.6M downloads), and update cadence (eight major versions since launch). File sizes range from 22.17 GB (BF16/FP16) down to 6.34 GB (Q4 GGUF), so it works on GPUs from RTX 3060 12 GB to RTX 4060 8 GB with GGUF. The weakness is scope — it's trained on female subjects and doesn't prioritize male anatomy. No VAE or CLIP baked in.
Recommended sampler: DPM++ 2M, beta scheduler, 20–30 steps.
2. Persephone 2.0
One model for NSFW and SFW. Saves you from swapping checkpoints between projects.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D (merge) | 12 GB+ FP16, GGUF available | Dual-purpose NSFW/SFW generation |
Persephone handles clothed portraits and explicit content from the same file — 1.1M downloads and 182 reviews back that up. FP16 is 22.17 GB, with compressed GGUF and FP8 options. Some users report OOM errors even on 32 GB cards, so monitor VRAM during generation. Updated January 2026.
3. Flux Unchained by SCG
Highest review count on any Flux NSFW checkpoint: 1,010 reviews, overwhelmingly positive.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D | 12 GB+ | Stable, proven NSFW output |
Trained on ~5,000 images (80% photography, 20% AI/illustrative) including ~1,500 explicit nudes. SCG tested 120 checkpoint variants before releasing this one. The tradeoff: it hasn't been updated since 2024. Multiple step variants exist — full, 8-step hybrid (HyFU), and 4-step schnell (SchnFU). Still works. Don't expect updates.
4. Fluxmania (Kreamania)
Best image quality of any checkpoint on this list. Less explicit, more artistic.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D | 12 GB+ FP16, 8 GB FP8 | Artistic nudes, photorealistic portraits |
Fluxmania produces exceptional lighting, skin texture, and composition — it's built for portraits and artistic nudes, not hard NSFW. Three file options: FP16 (22.07 GB), FP8 (11.16 GB), and FP8 with baked-in VAE + CLIP (15.91 GB). That last one is rare — most Flux checkpoints make you download VAE and CLIP separately. 50k+ downloads.
Recommended sampler: DPM++ 2M, sgm_uniform scheduler (not beta), 20–30 steps, guidance 3.5.
5. MS Flux SFW/NSFW V3
Nudity without explicit content. The softcore option for users who don't need full NSFW.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D (merge) | 12 GB+, 8 GB Q4_K_S | Tasteful nudity, anatomical rendering |
MS Flux V3 deliberately avoids pornographic output — it's built for nudity that stays in "artistic" territory. 429 reviews, 16.06 GB standard (smaller than most Flux checkpoints). GGUF Q4_K_S version brings it under 8 GB VRAM. Not updated since July 2025.
Recommended sampler: Euler or Simple, CFG 3.5, 15+ steps.
6. NSFW Master Flux
Pre-merged LoRA checkpoint. Drop it in, generate. No LoRA configuration needed.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D (LoRA merged) | 12 GB+ FP16, 8 GB+ FP8 | Zero-config NSFW |
This takes one of the most popular NSFW LoRAs and bakes it directly into a Flux dev checkpoint. FP16 (~22 GB) or FP8 (~11 GB). The tradeoff: you can't adjust LoRA weight after the fact, and community data on this specific checkpoint version is thin compared to standalone models. If you don't want to deal with LoRA loaders at all, this is the shortcut.
7. CHROMA
The only commercially-licensed Flux NSFW option. Apache 2.0. Schnell-based — 1–4 steps, not 20–30.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 Schnell (8.9B) | 12 GB FP8, 8 GB Q4_K_S | Commercial use, fast inference |
CHROMA is a different beast. It's forked from Schnell (not Dev), uncensored at the training level, and licensed Apache 2.0 — the only checkpoint on this list you can use commercially. Inference runs in 1–4 steps vs 20–30 for Dev-based checkpoints. Trained on ~5M curated images. Multiple versions: v.48 detail-calibrated, v.46 flash, HD, base. Supports existing Flux LoRAs.
The tradeoff: different sampler settings (euler/simple, not DPM++ 2M), smaller CivitAI ecosystem, and broad training data (anime, photography, furry art) means it's less focused than purpose-built NSFW checkpoints.
Download on Hugging Face | CivitAI
8. Flux NSFW UNLOCKED V2.0
2026 entrant. Limited public data — listed for completeness.
| Architecture | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux.1 D | 12 GB+ | — |
This checkpoint appeared in 2026 but most stats are gated behind CivitAI's sensitive content login. We can't rank it confidently without verified review counts and download numbers. Check the CivitAI page directly if you're interested.
Format and VRAM Guide
Every Flux checkpoint ships in multiple formats. Here's which to download based on your GPU:
| Your GPU | VRAM | Recommended Format | File Size | Quality vs FP16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 / A6000 | 24 GB | BF16 or FP16 | ~22 GB | 100% |
| RTX 4070 Ti / 3060 12 GB | 12 GB | FP8 | ~11 GB | 98–99% |
| RTX 4060 / 3060 8 GB | 8 GB | GGUF Q4 or Q4_K_S | ~6 GB | 90–93% |
You'll also need the T5-XXL text encoder alongside the model. FP16 T5 is 9.79 GB; FP8 T5 is 4.89 GB; GGUF Q5 T5 is 3.29 GB. On 8 GB GPUs, use the GGUF T5.
Place checkpoints in models/checkpoints/ (ComfyUI) or models/Stable-diffusion/ (Forge). Or skip file management with LocalForge AI — it ships with Forge pre-configured.
What to Do Next
- Ready to set up? Flux NSFW in ComfyUI — node wiring, LoRA loading, and FP8 paths for NSFW workflows
- Want download links for everything? Flux NSFW Models Download List — checkpoints + LoRAs with file sizes and direct links
- Prefer LoRAs over checkpoints? Best Flux NSFW LoRAs — stack order, trigger words, and strength settings