Stable Diffusion
Open-source image models you can run, fine-tune, and self-host
Overview
Stable Diffusion, from Stability AI, is the leading family of open-weight text-to-image models, including SDXL and Stable Diffusion 3. Its open ecosystem powers countless apps, plugins, and custom fine-tunes (LoRAs), giving developers full control over generation. It can be run locally on consumer GPUs or through Stability's API and platform.
Developers and power users who want open weights, fine-tuning, and self-hosting control.
Non-technical users who want a polished, zero-setup point-and-click experience.
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