Stable Diffusion Pricing in 2026 — All Plans Compared

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Free

$0

Free (self-hosted, unlimited)

Starter

Free (local) or ~$0.002/image (cloud GPU)/mo

For individuals and small teams getting started.

Enterprise

Stability AI API pricing/mo

For large organizations with custom requirements.

Is the Free Tier Enough?

Stable Diffusion offers a free tier: Free (self-hosted, unlimited)

The free plan works well for individual users and small teams getting started. If you need advanced features, more storage, or team collaboration, you will likely need to upgrade to the Starter or Pro plan. We recommend starting free and upgrading only when you hit a concrete limitation.

Which Plan Should You Pick?

FREE

Best if you are a solo user testing Stable Diffusion or need basic functionality without paying.

STARTER

Best for freelancers and small teams (2-5 people) who need core features at Free (local) or ~$0.002/image (cloud GPU)/mo.

ENTERPRISE

Best for organizations 50+ that need SSO, custom contracts, SLA guarantees, and dedicated support at Stability AI API pricing/mo.

Price Comparison vs Alternatives

PlanStable DiffusionFigmaCanva
Free TierYesYesYes
StarterFree (local) or ~$0.002/image (cloud GPU)$15/editor/mo (Professional)$13/mo (Pro)
ProN/A$45/editor/mo (Organization)$15/seat/mo (Teams)
EnterpriseStability AI API pricing$75/editor/mo (Enterprise)Custom pricing
Rating 4.4 4.7 4.6