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Stability AI

Stability AI develops open-source AI models for image, video, 3D, and audio generation.

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Stability AI

What is Stability AI?

Stability AI is a company that develops cutting-edge open models in image, video, 3D, and audio generation. Their flagship product, Stable Diffusion, is a deep learning, text-to-image model used to generate detailed images conditioned on text descriptions. It can also be applied to other tasks such as inpainting, outpainting, and generating image-to-image translations guided by a text prompt. Stability AI offers various tools and platforms for deploying and utilizing their models, including self-hosted licenses, a platform API, and cloud platform integrations.

How to use

To use Stability AI's models, you can choose from several deployment options: self-hosting with a license for customization, integrating via their API into custom applications, or using their models through cloud partner ecosystems. For a web-based creative platform, you can use Stable Assistant. You can also explore their models and applications through the navigation menus on their website.

Core Features

  • Text-to-image generation with Stable Diffusion
  • Image, video, audio, and 3D model generation
  • Self-hosted licensing for model deployment
  • API integration for custom applications
  • Cloud platform integrations
  • Stable Assistant web-based creative platform

Use Cases

  • Generating images from text descriptions
  • Creating and editing visuals with industry-leading image quality
  • Composing music and sound effects using natural language prompts
  • Producing high-quality video from still images or text prompts
  • Generating and refining detailed 3D objects

FAQ

Do I have to pay to self-host Stability’s Core Models?
Use of the Core Models (including Stable Diffusion 3 2B) is free for everyone, unless you’re using the Core Models for a commercial purpose and you or your organization generate over USD $1M (or local currency equivalent) of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue.
I’m a fine-tuner, do I need to pay a license fee to Stability? Even if I sell my models?
No, unless you’re making over USD $1M of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue, then the Core Models and Derivative Works thereof are free for you to use.
I own a business that uses the Core Models in our products, services or internal business operations. Do I need to pay a license fee?
Any business making under USD $1M annually of revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue, doesn’t need to pay to use or distribute the Core Models.
I am an individual creator or enthusiast generating content from the Core Models at home. Do I need to pay a license fee?
No you won’t need to pay - create away!
I am a researcher in a large company. Do I need to pay a license fee?
The Stability AI Community License allows for research, non-commercial, and commercial use of the Core Models for individuals or organizations that generate under $1M (or local currency equivalent) of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue. So if you use Stability AI’s models for research purposes only, this falls within the Community License and you don’t need to pay, regardless of the amount of revenue generated by your organization. However, if a Core Model, or a Derivative Work thereof, is utilized in your research, and that research will be used for a commercial purpose (i.e., within a product or service), you must register with Stability AI and may also need to obtain a paid Enterprise License if the annual revenue of your organization, or the organization(s) performing the commercial use, exceeds $1M.
What happens if I am unable to agree to an Enterprise License with Stability?
Stability AI is focused on contributing to the “community” as well as establishing a sustainable business by serving enterprise customers. This allows us to continue investing in developing cutting edge AI technology for the benefit of everyone. Declining a new enterprise customer does not align with our goal to make our models available to as many people as possible.

Pricing

Community
Free
For researchers, developers, small businesses, and creators with less than $1M in annual revenue.
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
For enterprise, API providers, and businesses with annual revenue exceeding $1M. Available upgrades include: Custom Model Training, Consulting Services

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Open-source models allow for customization and flexibility
  • Wide range of applications across image, video, audio, and 3D
  • Multiple deployment options to suit different needs
  • Strong community support and continuous development
  • Models are at the top end of the relevant performance rankings
Cons
  • Commercial use may require an Enterprise License
  • Community License has restrictions on creating competing foundational models
  • Self-hosting requires technical expertise
  • Potential legal implications for misuse of generated content