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Stable Diffusion

Open-source image generation model for self-hosted and API-based workflows.

Stable Diffusion by Stability AI is a widely used open-source image model that developers and creators run locally, through APIs, or via cloud partners for custom image generation pipelines.

Why teams use Stable Diffusion

  • Run image generation locally
  • Build custom image pipelines
  • Fine-tune on proprietary data

Editorial take

One of 5 Image Generation listings — Text-to-image and visual creation tools for design teams and creators. Listed for its stated use cases (Run image generation locally and Build custom image pipelines); it is open source, so it can be self-hosted.

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Quick facts

Category
Image Generation
Pricing
Open Source
Listing tier
Free
Last updated
Apr 2026

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