I’ve been using Higgsfield extensively for the past two months, focusing primarily on image generation but also dabbling in video. For images, I mainly used Flux 2.0 Pro and Seadream 4.5, and for videos, Kling 3.0 and Seadance 2.0.
I am currently on the $50/month subscription, which gives you 1,200 credits and access to the Unlimited Mode for image generation.
The Good: Quality & Mobility
Coming from a professional CGI/3D background, I have to say the results are nothing short of breathtaking. The photorealism and quality of these models are exceptional.
The biggest wow factor for me is the mobility. Having a professional grade visualization tool on my phone (using Chrome on a Pixel 10) that I can use anytime, anywhere, feels like the future. It’s incredibly powerful to have this much creative control in your pocket.
The Bad: UX Dark Patterns and Workflow Issues
However, after two months of heavy use, I’ve noticed several changes that feel like they are intentionally designed to slow down the user or force accidental credit spending.
The Unlimited Cooldown:
In my first month, I could fire off my 8 concurrent Unlimited generations within 2 seconds. I’d just spam the generate button to get 8 variations of a prompt instantly. Now, there seems to be a hidden cooldown of about 1.5 seconds between clicks. It significantly slows down the workflow when you’re trying to iterate fast.
Resetting Settings (Mobile UX):
On the mobile web version, every single time I start a generation in Unlimited Mode, the Unlimited toggle turns itself off. Additionally, the resolution for Flux and Seadream 4.5 always resets from 2K or 4k back to the lowest resolution. This means for every single generation, I have to:
Re-enable Unlimited Mode.
Manually change the resolution back to 2K or 4k.
Then click generate.
These extra clicks feel like "speed bumps" designed to prevent users from utilizing the unlimited feature too efficiently.
Accidental Credit Spending:
Because the Unlimited toggle keeps resetting, it’s incredibly easy to accidentally spend your paid credits when you intended to use the unlimited mode. It feels almost predatory, as if the UI is hoping you’ll slip up so they can charge you more later.
Mobile Management Issues:
The mobile web version is missing basic management features. You can’t multi-select finished generations to delete them. Also, the favorite (heart) system is buggy some images can be liked, while others simply won't let you, with no apparent reason why.
Conclusion
Higgsfield has some of the best models on the market right now, but the recent UX adjustments are making the experience frustrating. It feels like they are actively nerfing the workflow of power users to save on server costs or trick people into spending credits.
Has anyone else noticed these changes recently? How are you dealing with the mobile workflow?
here are a 10 results from over 9000 generations
