Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is the family of image generation models made by Stability AI. Unlike hosted-only generators, the models can be downloaded and run on your own hardware, which gives full control over the workflow and output. It is used by developers, researchers, and creators who want to customize or self-host image generation.

How it works

You download a model such as the Stable Diffusion 3.5 Suite or SDXL Turbo and run it locally or on your own servers, usually through a community interface or your own code. Stability AI also offers related model families for video, audio, and 3D.

Who it is for

Stable Diffusion suits technical users who want to fine-tune models, build custom pipelines, or keep generation on their own infrastructure. People who want a simple hosted app with no setup are usually better served by a ready-made generator.

Pricing and limits

The Community License is free for researchers, developers, small businesses, and creators with less than $1M in annual revenue. Organizations above that threshold, API providers, and enterprises need the Enterprise License, which is custom-priced and can include custom model training and consulting.