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Stable Diffusion
Image GeneratorOpen SourceOpen-source image generation you can run locally
4.3
by Stability AIStarting Price
Free
Free Tier
Yes
API
Available
Platforms
desktop, api
Overview
Stable Diffusion is the leading open-source image generation model. SD 3.5 Large (8B params), Medium (2.5B), and Large Turbo offer high-quality generation. It can be run locally, fine-tuned for specific styles, and has a massive ecosystem of community models.
Pricing Plans
Popular
Self-hosted
Free
- Unlimited generations
- Full customization
- LoRA/fine-tuning
- No content restrictions
Stability API
Contact Sales
$0.01-0.06/image
- Cloud-based generation
- SD 3.5 & SDXL models
- Pay per generation
API Pricing: SD 3.5: ~$0.03/image, SDXL: ~$0.01/image
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free (self-hosted)
- Massive community and model ecosystem
- Full control and customization
- No content restrictions
Cons
- Requires GPU for local use
- Complex setup for beginners
- Quality varies by model/settings
- Less consistent than Midjourney
Detailed Ratings
Overall
4.3
Ease of Use
3.2
Value for Money
5.0
Output Quality
4.2
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