About Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is the leading open-source image generation model, offering complete control and customization. It can be run locally for free, fine-tuned for specific styles, and integrated into any workflow. Massive community with thousands of custom models.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Completely free (self-hosted)
  • Maximum customization
  • Huge model ecosystem
  • Privacy (local use)
  • No content restrictions (local)

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge
  • Needs powerful GPU locally
  • Inconsistent quality across models
  • Stability AI company issues

Best For

Developers
AI researchers
Custom workflows
High-volume users