Best Stable Diffusion apps for power users

1. Create AI images and videos with a visual node editor
   ★ 145kstars
   ComfyUI by Comfy-Org · Free alternative to Midjourney, Runway
   Node-based workflows, supports the newest models
   No codingDesktop appHealthy
2. Generate AI images faster on modest graphics cards
   ★ 13.1kstars
   stable-diffusion-webui-forge by lllyasviel · Free alternative to Midjourney
   Fast and memory-friendly
   Some setupSelf-hosted appFair
3. Generate AI images on your own computer with Stable Diffusion
   ★ 165kstars
   stable-diffusion-webui by AUTOMATIC1111 · Free alternative to Midjourney, DALL·E
   The classic with countless extensions
   Some setupSelf-hosted appFair
4. Install and manage Stable Diffusion apps in one click
   ★ 9kstars
   StabilityMatrix by LykosAI
   Installs and manages them all
   No codingDesktop appHealthy
5. Create AI art on your PC with a 1-click installer
   ★ 10.5kstars
   easydiffusion by easydiffusion
   Simple one-click install
   No codingDesktop appHealthy

Ranked for people new to AI: ease of use first, then quality, upkeep and popularity. Last checked 4 Nov 2026.

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