Stable Diffusion
Open Source AI Image Generator
★ Our Verdict
Stable Diffusion is the Linux of AI art. It's not the easiest to use, but it's the most powerful if you know what you're doing. Being open-source means you can run it on your own hardware (no privacy concerns) and use thousands of community-finetuned models (Civitai). For ultimate control, this is the one.
Overview
Open-source image generation model that can be run locally or hosted, offering full control over the generation pipeline.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- +Completely free and open source
- +Full control
- +Run locally
- +Huge community models
👎 Cons
- −Technical setup required
- −Needs powerful GPU
- −Not beginner friendly
Stable Diffusion is Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stable Diffusion free?
Yes, the software itself is open-source and free. However, running it requires a powerful computer (GPU) or a paid cloud hosting service.
Can I run it on my Mac?
Yes, using apps like 'Draw Things' or 'DiffusionBee', but it will be slower than on a PC with a dedicated NVIDIA GPU.
What are Checkpoints?
Checkpoints are custom versions of the model trained on specific styles (e.g., Anime, Photorealism) created by the community.
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