# Stable Diffusion (Stability AI) — AI Compare Ninja

> Provider of the open Stable Diffusion image models for self-hosting (free under the Community License) plus a hosted, credit-billed API and the Brand Studio creative subscription.

## Overview
- **Category:** Design & Image (Image generation & creative suites)
- **Status:** Active · checked - Active. Operator: Stability AI Ltd (UK/EU/CH) or Stability AI US Services Corporation. Three layers: open models (Community License), hosted Platform API, Brand Studio creative subscription.
- **Paid from:** 0.01 $ / Per credit (prepaid) (Platform API)
- **Free access:** Free plan
- **Website:** https://stability.ai/
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.aicompare.ninja/en/tool/stable-diffusion

## What it does
- Open Stable Diffusion image models for self-hosting under the Community License
- Hosted platform API with credit billing for image and audio models
- SD 3.5 Suite, SDXL Turbo and Stable Audio 3.0 via the API
- Brand Studio creative subscription with a monthly credit allowance
- Community License free under 1M dollars annual revenue

## In brief
Stability AI provides open Stable Diffusion models for self-hosting and runs a credit-based API plus Brand Studio.

Community License, API credits and Brand Studio allowances are in the pricing overview; check model and plan limits there.


## Limits
Dedicated EU/UK/Switzerland contracting party (Stability AI Ltd, London). Platform API: '25 free credits' to start. 'we may use Inputs and Outputs to improve and develop our Services (but you can opt-out...to train our models)'. Data processed outside the EEA/UK/CH (US servers) for hosted services.

## Pricing tiers
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Community License (open models) | free | Free | Free for users under $1M annual revenue; SD 3.5 Suite, SDXL Turbo, Stable Audio 3.0 |
| Platform API | 0.01 $ | Per credit (prepaid) | SD 3.5 Large: 6.5 credits/image; Flash: 2.5 credits/image |
| Brand Studio Creator | 19 $ | Month | 2,000 credits/month |
| Enterprise License | contact sales | Upon request | For businesses with annual revenue exceeding $1M |

## Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.

- https://stability.ai/license
- https://stability.ai/brand-studio-plans
- https://platform.stability.ai/pricing

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*Source: AI Compare Ninja (2026) - https://www.aicompare.ninja/en/tool/stable-diffusion*