Stability AI
freemiumOpen-source AI image generation models and developer API platform
image multimodal
About Stability AI
Stability AI is the company behind the Stable Diffusion family of open-source image generation models. Unlike most competitors, Stable Diffusion models can be downloaded and run locally for free. The Developer Platform offers API access to models including Stable Image Ultra, SD 3.5 Large, and SD XL. The Community License allows free commercial use for entities with annual revenue under $1 million.
Features
Open-source downloadable models
Multiple model generations (SD XL, 3.5)
API access for developers
Image generation, editing, upscaling
Community License
Massive third-party ecosystem
Pricing Plans
Self-hosted
Free
- • Run locally for free
- • No usage limits
- • Full control
Community License
Free
- • Free for revenue under $1M/year
- • Commercial use allowed
API Credits
Free
- • Starting at $0.01/credit
- • 25 free credits for new users
- • Pay-as-you-go
Pros
- + Can run completely free locally
- + Open source with massive community
- + No usage limits self-hosted
- + Commercial use free under $1M revenue
Cons
- - Self-hosting requires powerful GPU
- - API costs add up for volume
- - Quality behind Midjourney for some tasks
- - Company faced financial instability
Tags
#open source
#stable diffusion
#image generation
#api
#self-hosted
#developer