Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is a series of open-source generative models launched by Stability AI, covering images, video, 3D, and audio.

It occupies a unique position in this field: while it may not be the most powerful, it serves as the foundation of the open-source ecosystem. The entire suite of capabilities—including local deployment, model fine-tuning, LoRA, and ControlNet—is built on top of it, and the vast majority of image generation solutions that can run on a user’s own graphics card are based on this foundation.

For individual users, there are typically two ways to use it: install the local graphical interface and run it yourself, or use a cloud-based computing service. This entry provides one of the entry points for the cloud service.

In recent years, Stability AI has clearly shifted its focus toward the enterprise market. According to the company, its goal is to provide teams and creators with professional-grade generative AI tools for large-scale content production.

Ideal for those who want complete control over the generation process, need to fine-tune the style, or have requirements regarding keeping data local.

Here’s the catch: On-premises deployment requires a graphics card and some setup work, and the quality of the generated images depends heavily on the choice of model and parameters. If you’re looking for a simpler solution, closed-source products are more straightforward.