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Stable Diffusion 2.1

by Stability AI

7.7
KYI Score

Improved version with better composition and detail.

IMAGECreativeML Open RAIL++-MFREE0.98B
Official WebsiteHugging Face

Quick Facts

Model Size
0.98B
Context Length
N/A
Release Date
Dec 2022
License
CreativeML Open RAIL++-M
Provider
Stability AI
KYI Score
7.7/10

Best For

→Art generation
→Concept art
→Design
→Prototyping

Performance Metrics

Speed

8/10

Quality

7/10

Cost Efficiency

10/10

Specifications

Parameters
0.98B
License
CreativeML Open RAIL++-M
Pricing
free
Release Date
December 7, 2022
Category
image

Key Features

Better compositionImproved detailsFast generation

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Improved over 1.5
  • ✓Fast
  • ✓Good community support

Cons

  • !Less popular than 1.5
  • !Surpassed by SDXL
  • !Compatibility issues

Ideal Use Cases

Art generation

Concept art

Design

Prototyping

Stable Diffusion 2.1 FAQ

What is Stable Diffusion 2.1 best used for?

Stable Diffusion 2.1 excels at Art generation, Concept art, Design. Improved over 1.5, making it ideal for production applications requiring image capabilities.

How does Stable Diffusion 2.1 compare to other models?

Stable Diffusion 2.1 has a KYI score of 7.7/10, with 0.98B parameters. It offers improved over 1.5 and fast. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.

What are the system requirements for Stable Diffusion 2.1?

Stable Diffusion 2.1 with 0.98B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is variable.

Is Stable Diffusion 2.1 free to use?

Yes, Stable Diffusion 2.1 is free and licensed under CreativeML Open RAIL++-M. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.

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