RunDiffusion

RunDiffusion is a cloud-based service offering managed open-source AI tools, with a focus on Stable Diffusion. The service is designed to be easy to use, with no coding required to generate AI art.

RunDiffusion offers a range of tools:

• Automatic1111 WebUI: A popular Stable Diffusion UI with a lot of features but a steep learning curve.
• Fooocus: A lightweight UI for generating high-quality images with more than 100 styles.
• Comfy UI: A node-based interface with a lot of open-source nodes.
• Kohya SS: Blends faces into scenes with full fine-tuning abilities.
• SD.Next (Vladmatic): A more complete "fork" of Automatic1111 with ControlNet support and colorization tools.
• Invoke AI: A more streamlined UI with inpainting and canvas support.
• Deforum: Lets you generate videos with preloaded abilities on all servers.

The service is geared for hobbyists, pros and businesses, with tools for everything from coming up with new cover ideas to generating perfect people to storyboarding action scenes. Prices start at $0.50 per hour, with the first 30 minutes free. You can upgrade to Creator's Club for $35.99 per month, which includes 100GB of private storage and other perks.

RunDiffusion is designed to be easy to get started with, with a 90-second wait to get a new session up and running. The built-in file browser means your files are always on hand and can be downloaded. A Smart Timer lets you set a session length and budget.

RunDiffusion is geared for creative pros and businesses, with services like AI consulting and custom model development. The company's leadership team includes engineers who've worked at startups and big retail, so the service is designed to be useful and innovative.

RunDiffusion is a work in progress, with new tools and features arriving all the time. If you want to try out Stable Diffusion, it's a good place to start and a relatively inexpensive way to get started.

Published on June 13, 2024