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Open-source AI image generation — text to images. Run free on your own computer or use Stability AI's cloud API. Supports inpainting, outpainting, ControlNet, and LoRA fine-tuning. A large library of community style models. Free locally (need GPU). API: $0.01/image. Community license for commercial use under $1M revenue.

Strengths

Completely free to run locally — no per-image cost with a GPU
Open-source with massive community creating models and extensions
Full creative control with advanced techniques
No content restrictions when running locally

Weaknesses

Requires technical skills to set up locally
Needs a powerful GPU (8GB+ VRAM)
Output quality inconsistent without careful prompt engineering
No collaboration, brand management, or team features

Key features

Generate images from text using diffusion models (SD 3.5+)
Run locally for free or use cloud API
Advanced controls: inpainting, outpainting, ControlNet, LoRA
Thousands of community style models
Open-source with commercial community license

AI features

Deep learning diffusion models generate, edit, and transform images from text. Text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, outpainting, ControlNet, and LoRA customization.

STOA verdict

Most powerful free option for AI image generation — if you have the technical skills. Designers and developers wanting full control and zero per-image costs will love it. For quick marketing visuals, Canva or Midjourney save hours of setup.