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Open image generation models
Stable Diffusion is a latent diffusion model that generates photo-realistic images from text descriptions. As an open-source tool, it can run locally on consumer hardware with modest GPUs or be accessed via cloud platforms like DreamStudio and the Stability AI API. The ecosystem includes multiple model versions (SDXL, SD3, SD3.5) with varying licensing terms and features for text-to-image, image editing, inpainting, and outpainting.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source (Self-Hosted) | Free | Fully free to download and run locally · Unlimited image generation on your own hardware · Complete model weights available · Requires GPU (8GB+ VRAM recommended) · No subscription or per-image fees |
| Stability AI API | Free | Free trial credits ($5-$25) for new accounts · Pay-per-image pricing starting at $0.002-$0.065 per image · Usage-based billing with no monthly minimums · Access to latest model versions · Developer-friendly REST API |
| DreamStudio (Hosted) | $10 /mo | $10/month or pay-per-image option · Web-based interface for non-technical users · Access to SD3.0 and SDXL models · Image editing tools (inpaint, resize) · Daily generation limits on free tier with paid upgrades available |
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