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Fooocus vs Stable Diffusion

Fooocus 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

AttributeFooocusStable Diffusion
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorlllyasvielStability AI
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Self-hostWeb, Desktop, API
Key featuresSDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscalingText-to-image model releases, SDXL base and optional refiner, SD3.5 Large documented separately
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

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

Fooocus and Stable Diffusion at a glance

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 →

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.
  • Fooocus also lists: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting
  • 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 Fooocus or Stable Diffusion 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, Fooocus or Stable Diffusion?

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

Are Fooocus and Stable Diffusion open source?

Fooocus is open source, while Stable Diffusion is proprietary.

What platforms do Fooocus and Stable Diffusion support?

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

What are the main features of Fooocus and Stable Diffusion?

Fooocus: SDXL generation, Image prompts and styles, Variation and upscaling, Inpainting and outpainting. 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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