Stability AI
Maker of Stable Diffusion, offering image models, an API and self-hosted enterprise licenses.
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About Stability AI
Stability AI is listed in our image generation category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Maker of Stable Diffusion, offering image models, an API and self-hosted enterprise licenses. Pricing, as the maker states it: Community License free under $1M annual revenue; Enterprise license custom; API usage billed separately. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-19.
What is Stability AI?
Stability AI is the maker of Stable Diffusion and builds generative models for image, video, 3D and audio, including the Stable Diffusion 3.5 suite, SDXL Turbo, Stable Fast 3D and Stable Audio. You can use the models through its Platform API or self-host them under a licence.
Its open research code, such as the generative-models repository with Stable Video Diffusion and SV4D 2.0, is on GitHub. The Community License lets researchers, developers, small businesses and creators with under $1M in annual revenue use the core models free, while larger companies need an Enterprise licence.
Sources: the official site and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-19. Official site: stability.ai.
Who is Stability AI for?
Developers and companies that want to build on Stable Diffusion and other Stability models, either via API or self-hosted.
Stability AI at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: Stability-AI/generative-models · 27,307 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Image models (Stable Diffusion 3.5 suite, SDXL Turbo)
- Video and 3D models (Stable Video, Stable Fast 3D, SV4D)
- Stable Audio for music and sound
- Platform API and self-hosted licences
- Open research code on GitHub
Stability AI pricing
- Community License: Free · for organizations under $1M annual revenue
- Enterprise License: Custom · commercial use above $1M revenue, implementation support
Platform API usage is billed separately; see stability.ai.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Stability AI FAQ
What is Stability AI?
Stability AI is the maker of Stable Diffusion and builds generative models for image, video, 3D and audio, including the Stable Diffusion 3.5 suite, SDXL Turbo, Stable Fast 3D and Stable Audio. You can use the models through its Platform API or self-host them under a licence.
Who is Stability AI for?
Developers and companies that want to build on Stable Diffusion and other Stability models, either via API or self-hosted.
Is Stability AI free?
Yes. Stability AI has a free option (Community License), according to its pricing page (checked Oct 19, 2026).
How much does Stability AI cost?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Stability AI's official pricing page lists: Community License: Free; Enterprise License: Custom. Platform API usage is billed separately; see stability.ai.
Is Stability AI open source?
Yes. Stability AI is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
Do I have to pay to self-host Stability's models?
Not if you or your organization earn under $1M a year; the Community License covers research, non-commercial and small commercial use. Above that, an Enterprise licence with custom pricing is required.
What are alternatives to Stability AI?
Similar tools include Qwen-Image, SD.Next, FLUX (Black Forest Labs), Draw Things, Invoke and Bria.
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