Stable Diffusion
Open-source image generation you can run locally or in the cloud.
About Stable Diffusion
Stable Diffusion is Stability AI's open-source family of image models (SDXL, SD3, Flux). Free to run on your own GPU or via dozens of paid hosts (Replicate, Stability, RunDiffusion). The most customizable image AI — thousands of community-trained LoRA models extend its capabilities.
Key features
- Self-hostable on any modern GPU
- Thousands of community LoRA / fine-tuned models
- ControlNet for precise control via sketches, poses
- Open source — full transparency
- Available on Replicate, Stability API, RunDiffusion
Pros & limitations
Pros
- Total control and customization
- No subscription fees if self-hosted
- Massive open-source ecosystem
Limitations
- Steeper learning curve
- Output quality varies wildly by model
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