Stable Diffusion
Stability AI, LMU Munich researchers, and Runway co-released Stable Diffusion for text-to-image generation.
For buildersOpen image-model weights enabled local generation and a large ecosystem of custom workflows.
1 model release from 1 provider in August 2022, with announcement dates, official sources, and practical notes for builders.
Dates refer to the linked announcement or release milestone. Previews are labeled in the entries; historical availability and pricing may have changed.
Stability AI, LMU Munich researchers, and Runway co-released Stable Diffusion for text-to-image generation.
For buildersOpen image-model weights enabled local generation and a large ecosystem of custom workflows.