Stable Diffusion
Open-source image generation model (v3.5) with massive community ecosystem and local deployment
Stable Diffusion is the leading open-source image generation model from Stability AI. Version 3.5 uses an 8B parameter MMDiT architecture with improved text rendering and prompt adherence. Optimised for NVIDIA TensorRT and FP8 for faster generation and lower VRAM requirements. While SDXL retains the richest community model library for fine-tunes, 3.5 is the recommended version for new projects. Stability AI has also launched Stable Virtual Camera (2D to 3D video) and Stable Video 4D 2.0. SOC 2 Type II compliant.
Last updated: 2026-03-09 00:34:45
Stable Diffusion Pricing
Open Source
Self-hosted, free to use
Pricing verified as of research date. Contact vendor for current pricing.
Stable Diffusion Features
Image & Visual
Platform & Infrastructure
Stable Diffusion Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Completely free and open-source for local use
- + Maximum customisation through fine-tuning and extensions
- + No content restrictions when self-hosted
- + Huge community with thousands of custom models
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for non-technical users
- - Requires decent GPU for local use
- - Base model quality below Midjourney without fine-tuning
- - Stability AI financial instability raises concerns
Stable Diffusion Integrations
Company Info
- Company
- Stability AI
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Deployment
- Cloud
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