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AUTOMATIC1111 vs ComfyUI

AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI are both Image Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111ComfyUI
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111Comfy Org
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Cloud, API
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersNode-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configuration
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesYes

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is Free, while ComfyUI is Freemium.
  • Both AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI are open source.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; ComfyUI runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Cloud, API.

AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI at a glance

AUTOMATIC1111

AUTOMATIC1111

A self-hosted Stable Diffusion interface with text/image generation, inpainting and configurable workflows.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Choose compatible models and budget maintenance and hardware before adopting the UI.

Strengths

  • Documented editing and batch controls
  • Self-hosted environment and configurable models

Key features

  • Text-to-image and image-to-image
  • Inpainting and outpainting
  • Batch processing and saved parameters
  • LoRA, embeddings and extension support

Best for

  • Reviewed image drafts
  • Batch image-to-image experiments
Read the full AUTOMATIC1111 review →

ComfyUI

Comfy Org

Node-based media workflows with JSON graph exchange and custom extensions; local open-source software, paid cloud execution and external model calls have separate requirements and costs.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider it when you need editable node workflows and can maintain their components. Confirm model permissions and local, cloud and external-call costs before production.

Strengths

  • Node-based composition and JSON workflow exchange
  • Local code available under GPL-3.0
  • Custom nodes and optional hosted/API workflows

Key features

  • Node-based workflow composition
  • JSON graph save/load
  • Model and custom-node configuration
  • Local software with optional paid cloud/Partner Nodes

Best for

  • Designing a versioned image or video workflow
  • Sharing a graph together with documented dependencies
  • Evaluating local versus hosted execution costs
Read the full ComfyUI review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 also lists: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support
  • ComfyUI also lists: Node-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configuration, Local software with optional paid cloud/Partner Nodes

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or ComfyUI better?

AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI carry the same editorial score (4.7★), so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, AUTOMATIC1111 or ComfyUI?

AUTOMATIC1111 is Free and ComfyUI is Freemium. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI open source?

Yes — both AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI are open source.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; ComfyUI supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Cloud, API.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and ComfyUI?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. ComfyUI: Node-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configuration, Local software with optional paid cloud/Partner Nodes.

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