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AUTOMATIC1111 vs Stable Diffusion

AUTOMATIC1111 and Stable Diffusion 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

AttributeAUTOMATIC1111Stable Diffusion
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorAUTOMATIC1111Stability AI
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostWeb, Desktop, API
Key featuresText-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parametersText-to-image model releases, SDXL base and optional refiner, SD3.5 Large documented separately
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • AUTOMATIC1111 carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.6★).
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is Free, while Stable Diffusion is Freemium.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 is open source (its code is public), while Stable Diffusion is proprietary.
  • AUTOMATIC1111 runs on Desktop, Self-host; Stable Diffusion runs on Web, Desktop, API.

AUTOMATIC1111 and Stable Diffusion 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 →

Stable Diffusion

Stability AI

A family of image models with downloadable releases and hosted options; capabilities and license terms depend on the exact checkpoint.

Rating
4.6★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Select the checkpoint and license first, then budget compute and validate the resulting images.

Strengths

  • Published model cards and downloadable checkpoints
  • Different deployment choices

Key features

  • Text-to-image model releases
  • SDXL base and optional refiner
  • SD3.5 Large documented separately
  • Self-hosting subject to model terms

Best for

  • Reviewed artwork and design experiments
  • Evaluation of a specific self-hosted checkpoint
Read the full Stable Diffusion 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
  • Stable Diffusion also lists: Text-to-image model releases, SDXL base and optional refiner, SD3.5 Large documented separately, Self-hosting subject to model terms

Frequently asked questions

Is AUTOMATIC1111 or Stable Diffusion 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 Stable Diffusion?

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

Are AUTOMATIC1111 and Stable Diffusion open source?

AUTOMATIC1111 is open source, while Stable Diffusion is proprietary.

What platforms do AUTOMATIC1111 and Stable Diffusion support?

AUTOMATIC1111 supports Desktop, Self-host; Stable Diffusion supports Web, Desktop, API.

What are the main features of AUTOMATIC1111 and Stable Diffusion?

AUTOMATIC1111: Text-to-image and image-to-image, Inpainting and outpainting, Batch processing and saved parameters, LoRA, embeddings and extension support. Stable Diffusion: Text-to-image model releases, SDXL base and optional refiner, SD3.5 Large documented separately, Self-hosting subject to model terms.

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