Image generation and editing, in smaller variants.

The 4B and 9B variants support local use and API access, but their licenses differ.

ImageDownloadable + API

By Privaj Scout · Brief published Sep 10, 2026 · Sources checked Sep 10, 2026

SCOUT’S TAKE

Pick the variant before judging the license or hardware needs. A family name alone leaves out important restrictions.

BFL released the klein family on January 15.
The models combine image creation and editing.
Base variants favor customization; distilled versions target fewer generation steps.

SIDE BY SIDE

This compares variants released together, not a predecessor and successor.

BFL reports about 13 GB VRAM for the 4B model. That is a maker-reported setup figure, not a Scout measurement or a guarantee for every workflow.

What the evidence shows

Speed claims depend on hardware and settings. Scout has not run a matched speed test for these variants.