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AUTOMATIC1111 vs Draw Things

AUTOMATIC1111 and Draw Things 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

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111Draw Things
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111Draw Things, Inc.
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostiOS, iPadOS, macOS
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersLocal image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA training
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.6★).
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is Free, while Draw Things is Freemium.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is open source (its code is public), while Draw Things is proprietary.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; Draw Things runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS.

AUTOMATIC1111 and Draw Things 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 →

Draw Things

Draw Things, Inc.

Image generation and local LoRA training on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with a free local edition and optional account-based cloud compute.

Rating
4.6★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider the local edition for an Apple workflow you can configure. Confirm the chosen model license and whether each task runs locally or in the cloud.

Strengths

  • Free local workflow documented by the vendor
  • Canvas and LoRA training in the same app

Key features

  • Local image generation
  • Infinite canvas
  • On-device LoRA training
  • Optional cloud compute

Best for

  • Local image drafts on compatible Apple devices
  • LoRA experiments using material you are authorized to train on
Read the full Draw Things 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
  • Draw Things also lists: Local image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA training, Optional cloud compute

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or Draw Things better?

By editorial score, AUTOMATIC1111 scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Image Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, AUTOMATIC1111 or Draw Things?

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

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and Draw Things open source?

AUTOMATIC1111 is open source, while Draw Things is proprietary.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and Draw Things support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; Draw Things supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and Draw Things?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. Draw Things: Local image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA training, Optional cloud compute.

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