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Stable Diffusion
by Stability AIOpen SourceFree plan available✅ Last verified: July 2026
Quick Answer
Open source AI image generator that runs locally with custom model support.
Open source AI image generation model that can run locally for complete privacy and control. Supports text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, and ControlNet for precise composition. Massive community ecosystem of custom models.
Best For
Open source image generationSelf-hosted AI artCustom model fine-tuning
Why Choose Stable Diffusion
- ✓Completely free and open source
- ✓Can run locally for privacy
- ✓Massive community and model ecosystem
- ✓Highly customizable with ControlNet
Pricing
Open Source
Free plan available — no credit card required for most tools.
Pros
- +Completely free and open source
- +Can run locally for privacy
- +Massive community and model ecosystem
- +Highly customizable with ControlNet
Cons
- −Requires technical knowledge to self-host
- −Hardware requirements for local use
- −Setup complexity compared to web tools
Key Features
Text-to-imageImage-to-imageInpaintingControlNetCustom models
Compatibility
Platforms
WebWindowsmacOSAPI
API
Available