Stable Diffusion 2.1
by Stability AI
Improved version with better composition and detail.
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
Performance Metrics
Speed
Quality
Cost Efficiency
Specifications
- Parameters
- 0.98B
- License
- CreativeML Open RAIL++-M
- Pricing
- free
- Release Date
- December 7, 2022
- Category
- image
Key Features
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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