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Stable Diffusion

Stability AI · SD 3.5 · ★★★★★ 4.4 Editor's score

Open-weight image generation you can run locally.

Price: Free (self-host, under $1M revenue)
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Price shows the lowest advertised monthly rate, often with annual billing. Checked October 2026 — plans change often, so confirm on the vendor's site.

Best for: Power users and developers who want full control and privacy.

Key features

Open weightsLocal generationCustom models (LoRA)API available

Pros and cons

✅ Pros

  • Free to self-host
  • Runs locally
  • Endless custom models

❌ Cons

  • Requires setup and GPU
  • Enterprise license above $1M revenue
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