Stable Diffusion Pricing 2026
by Stability AI (open-source) · Last verified 2026-06-06
Plans
2
Starting at
Free
Max plan
Free only
API
Available
Best for
🖼️ Image Genfree-local-runcustom-lorasofflineno-content-limits
Limitations:requires GPU hardwaretechnical setupslower than cloud
Plans & Pricing
Local (Free)
Power users with GPU hardware — unlimited images, custom LoRAs, full offline privacy, zero ongoing cost
Free
requirements: 8GB+ VRAM, ComfyUI or AUTOMATIC1111commercial use: Free for orgs under $1M revenue
Stability API
Developers needing SD without local hardware
Free
~$0.01–$0.04/image via Stability API (credit bundles from $10/1000 credits)
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🎨 Image Editing
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stable Diffusion free?
Yes, Stable Diffusion has a free plan. Power users with GPU hardware — unlimited images, custom LoRAs, full offline privacy, zero ongoing cost
How much does Stable Diffusion cost?
Stable Diffusion offers 2 plans: Local (Free) at Free, Stability API at Free.
Is Stable Diffusion worth it in 2026?
Stable Diffusion is particularly strong for: image-generation, free-local-run, custom-loras. It's a versatile choice for power users. Use the optimizer to see if it fits your workflow.
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Pricing last verified 2026-06-06. All prices in USD/month (monthly billing). Annual billing typically saves 15-20%. Verify current prices at each provider's official pricing page before subscribing.