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Draw Things vs Fooocus

Draw Things 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

AttributeDraw ThingsFooocus
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorDraw Things, Inc.lllyasviel
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, macOSDesktop, Self-host
Key featuresLocal image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA trainingSDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

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

Draw Things and Fooocus at a glance

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 →

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.
  • Draw Things also lists: Local image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA training, Optional cloud compute
  • Fooocus also lists: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting

Frequently asked questions

Is Draw Things or Fooocus better?

By editorial score, Fooocus 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, Draw Things or Fooocus?

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

Are Draw Things and Fooocus open source?

Fooocus is open source, while Draw Things is proprietary.

What platforms do Draw Things and Fooocus support?

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

What are the main features of Draw Things and Fooocus?

Draw Things: Local image generation, Infinite canvas, On-device LoRA training, Optional cloud compute. Fooocus: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting.

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