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ComfyUI vs Fooocus

ComfyUI 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

AttributeComfyUIFooocus
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorComfy Orglllyasviel
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Cloud, APIDesktop, Self-host
Key featuresNode-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configurationSDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesYes

Key differences

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

ComfyUI and Fooocus at a glance

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 →

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

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • ComfyUI also lists: Node-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configuration, Local software with optional paid cloud/Partner Nodes
  • Fooocus also lists: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting

Frequently asked questions

Is ComfyUI or Fooocus better?

ComfyUI 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, ComfyUI or Fooocus?

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

Are ComfyUI and Fooocus open source?

Yes — both ComfyUI and Fooocus are open source.

What platforms do ComfyUI and Fooocus support?

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

What are the main features of ComfyUI and Fooocus?

ComfyUI: Node-based workflow composition, JSON graph save/load, Model and custom-node configuration, Local software with optional paid cloud/Partner Nodes. Fooocus: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting.

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