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AUTOMATIC1111 vs Fooocus

AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus 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

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111Fooocus
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111lllyasviel
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreeFree
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostDesktop, Self-host
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersSDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesYes

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • Both AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus use a Free model.
  • Both AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus are open source.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; Fooocus runs on Desktop, Self-host.

AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus 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 →

Fooocus

lllyasviel

An SDXL-based local image interface with image prompts, variation and inpainting, now in limited bug-fix support.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Choose it for its documented SDXL workflow while accounting for limited maintenance.

Strengths

  • Documented prompt and image controls
  • Local SDXL workflow

Key features

  • SDXL generation
  • Image prompts and styles
  • Variation and upscaling
  • Inpainting and outpainting

Best for

  • SDXL draft exploration
  • Reviewed inpainting and image variations
Read the full Fooocus review →

Feature overlap

  • Both tools offer: Inpainting and outpainting
  • AUTOMATIC1111 also lists: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support
  • Fooocus also lists: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or Fooocus better?

AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus 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 Fooocus?

Both AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus use a Free pricing model.

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus open source?

Yes — both AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus are open source.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; Fooocus supports Desktop, Self-host.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and Fooocus?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. Fooocus: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting.

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