Stable Diffusion is an open-source image generation model from Stability AI. It can be self-hosted for free, giving full control over generated images with no content restrictions. The Stability AI API offers hosted access for teams who want a managed solution.
Best used for
Social media graphics, marketing visuals, concept art, and product mockups.
Who it's for
- Individuals looking for fast, capable AI assistance
- Small businesses wanting to automate repetitive work
- Teams that need a reliable AI they can trust
Free (self-hosted)
Free
- Fully open-source weights
- Unlimited generations
- No content filters
- Run on your own hardware
API Starter
Free
- Free credits on sign-up
- REST API access
- Multiple models (SD3, SDXL)
- 25 images/month free
API Pay-as-you-go
Contact us
- Credit top-ups from $10
- All Stability AI models
- Upscaling & editing
- Commercial licence
Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Free tier availableYes
API accessYes
Open sourceYes
Enterprise readyNo
GDPR compliantYes
SOC 2 certifiedNo
ISO 27001No
MFA supportedYes
Trains on your dataNo
Pros
- +Open source and free to run locally
- +Maximum privacy — no data leaves your machine
- +Highly customisable with community models
Cons
- −Technical setup required
- −No managed hosted version
- −Quality depends heavily on prompt skill and model choice