Stable Diffusion
by AI Image Generation
Stable Diffusion is an open source Diffusion graph model developed by Stability AI.
What is Stable Diffusion?
Stable Diffusion is an open source Diffusion graph model developed by Stability AI. It supports completely free local deployment, does not require an Internet connection, and has no content censorship restrictions. It is suitable for designers, artists and AI enthusiasts who have a certain technical foundation and pursue a high degree of customization and privacy control.
Core Features
- Text generated image (txt2img), supports complex prompt words to control screen details
- Image editing (img2img), style migration or local modification based on existing images
- Deploy and run locally, data is not uploaded, and privacy is completely protected
- Supports a large number of community models, LoRA, ControlNet and other extension plug-ins
- Compatible with mainstream WebUI front-ends such as AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI
Pricing Plans
The model itself is completely free and open source; the official cloud platform DreamStudio provides a small amount of free points, and additional points can be purchased for about $10/1000 times.
Pros
- Completely free, no usage limit (local deployment)
- The open source ecosystem is rich and there are a large number of community models and plug-ins.
- Runs locally, privacy and security, no content censorship
Cons
- The threshold for local deployment is high and requires certain hardware configuration (6GB+ video memory recommended)
- The learning curve is steep and parameter debugging is complex.
- The quality of generation is highly dependent on prompt word skills and model selection.
Stable Diffusion, released by Stability AI in 2022, is one of the most influential open source image generation models currently available. Unlike closed-source services such as Midjourney and DALL·E, it allows users to download the complete model and run it locally without subscription fees or being restricted by platform content policies.