Completely free and open-source with commercial use allowed
Can run locally on consumer GPUs (6GB+ VRAM)
Extensive community support and custom models
Fine-tuning capabilities with LoRA and Dreambooth
No usage limits or API restrictions
Wide variety of UI options (ComfyUI, Automatic1111)
Cons
Requires technical knowledge for local setup
Quality varies significantly based on prompting skills
Needs powerful GPU for reasonable generation speed
Struggles with text rendering in images
Inconsistent with human anatomy and hands
No built-in content moderation
Use Cases
Best For:
Creative professionals needing unlimited generationResearch and experimentationCustom model training for specific stylesBatch processing and automationPrivacy-sensitive applications
Not Recommended For:
Users without technical expertiseQuick one-off generationsProfessional work requiring consistent qualityApplications needing strict content filtering