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Stable Diffusion (via ComfyUI)
Stability AI / community
Stable Diffusion checkpoints run locally through ComfyUI with full pipeline control (LoRAs, ControlNet).
Best for
Best for unlimited local image pipelines; weak if you want one-click cloud simplicity.
Pricing
Free to use at the access path below — no per-token bill for this tier.
What it does well
Full local image control; unlimited generations.
Where it struggles
Steep learning curve; needs a decent GPU for SDXL.
Practical fit
- Local image generation
- LoRA / ControlNet workflows
Where to run it
Runs on your GPU — no per-image cloud bill.
Install & setup
1. Install Python 3.10+ and Git. 2. Clone ComfyUI and follow its README. 3. Drop a checkpoint into models/checkpoints. 4. Run python main.py → http://localhost:8188.
What you need to run it
Minimum: 6GB VRAM. Recommended: 12GB+ for SDXL at full resolution.
License & download
License: Stability / community checkpoint licenses vary
Suggested VRAM: ~6 GB
Download: https://github.com/comfyanonymous/ComfyUI
Official: github.com/comfyanonymous/ComfyUI
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