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AI image generation

Generate and edit images from text prompts.

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Midjourney
4 free alternatives
Top pick:ComfyUILicense: Open source
Saves $96 USD a year

Free AI image generation tools

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ComfyUI
Node-based app for running image, video and audio generation models locally, with inpainting, upscaling and reusable workflows.
License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Midjourney
Fooocus
Offline SDXL image generator with a prompt-first interface, inpainting and image prompts, now in limited long-term support.
License: Open source
- Windows
- Linux
Status: Slow
This replaces Midjourney
InvokeAI
Open-source image generation app with a layer-based canvas, node workflows and ControlNet guidance for Flux, SDXL and SD 1.5.
License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hosted
Status: Active
This replaces Midjourney
Stable Diffusion WebUI Forge
Web interface for Stable Diffusion, SDXL and Flux models, built on the AUTOMATIC1111 WebUI with integrated ControlNet and extensions.
License: Open source
- Windows
- Linux
Status: Stalled
This replaces Midjourney