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Stability AI

Stable Diffusion

97%
Recraft

Recraft

97%

Estimated Belliste score, based on the available capabilities, quality, features and pricing information. It is an indicative profile estimate, not an independent benchmark.

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OverviewStable DiffusionRecraft
PriceSelf-host: Free under Community License for eligible users · API from $0.025/imageFree $0 · API from $0.035/image
Free planYes — self-hosted Community License for eligible users; API includes 25 starter creditsFree · 30 credits/day

Key comparison

SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Starting PriceSelf-host: Free under Community License for eligible users · API from $0.025/image (SD 3.5 Flash)
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Free $0 · API from $0.035/image (V4.1 / V4 Styles Standard)
Text-to-ImageStable Diffusion 3.5 Large / Large Turbo / Medium / Flash text-to-imageRecraft V4.1 / V4 Styles text-to-image for raster and native vector output
Image EditingStability AI API: Erase · Inpaint · Outpaint · Search & Replace · Recolor · Replace Background & RelightNatural-language editing · inpainting · outpainting · eraser · background tools
Maximum ResolutionSD 3.5 Large: ~1 MP · SD 3.5 Medium: 0.25–2 MP · Stable Image Ultra API: 1 MP native · dedicated upscalers output up to 4KV4 Standard: 1024×1024 · V4 Pro: 2048×2048 at 1:1 · dimensions vary by aspect ratio
Reference ImagesImage-to-image + Control Style/Structure/Sketch services; self-hosted reference workflows depend on implementationV4 Styles: 1–10 style reference images
Character ConsistencyNo single native SD 3.5 character-lock feature · commonly implemented through fine-tunes, LoRAs and reference/control workflowsCharacter consistency available through prompt-based editing/external-model workflows; V4 Styles primarily targets style consistency
Text RenderingImproved typography and prompt adherence in SD 3.5; Ultra is optimized for stronger typographyStrong typography and design-oriented text rendering
PhotorealismExcellent with Stable Image Ultra / SD 3.5 Large; quality varies by model and fine-tuneExcellent with V4.1 / V4.1 Pro raster models
UpscalingCreative and Conservative Upscalers to 4K · Fast Upscaler 4× up to 4 MPAI Image Upscaler · crisp/creative enhancement workflows; raster can also be vectorized for resolution-independent scaling
API AccessStability AI REST v2beta · Generate / Edit / Control / Upscale servicesRecraft API · raster + vector generation · editing · background tools · batch/asynchronous processing
Commercial UseCommunity License free for organizations under $1M annual revenue; Enterprise License required above $1M for covered Core ModelsPaid plans include full commercial rights; usage remains subject to Recraft terms

Pricing

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SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Free PlanCommunity License: free for non-commercial use and commercial use below $1M annual revenue · Developer API starts with 25 free creditsFree · 30 credits renewed daily
Usage Limits / CreditsAPI: 1 credit = $0.01 · SD 3.5 Flash 2.5 credits · Medium 3.5 · Large Turbo 4 · Large 6.5 · Ultra 8 per imageFree: 30 credits/day · paid plans use monthly subscription credits; top-up credits do not expire

Overview

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SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Primary Use CaseCustomizable AI image generation · self-hosting · production image workflowsAI design · raster image generation · native vector/SVG generation · image editing
Best ForDevelopers / Creators / Fine-tuning / Local deployment / Marketing / ProductionDesigners / Branding / Logos / Icons / Marketing / Production assets
PlatformsSelf-hosted/local · Stability AI API · Stable Assistant · cloud partnersWeb · iOS · Android · API

Image Generation

4 specifications +
SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Image-to-ImageStable Image generation endpoints accept a starting image with adjustable strength; ecosystem also supports custom img2img workflowsImage-to-image generation + natural-language editing + reference-driven workflows
Aspect RatiosMultiple API aspect ratios · self-hosted workflows can use model-supported custom resolutionsMultiple preset/custom output ratios; model/API dimensions vary by workflow
Batch GenerationSelf-hosted batching supported by implementation · API generation is request/credit basedAPI supports batch operations and asynchronous high-volume processing
Prompt EnhancementStrong prompt adherence; negative prompts supported on API endpointsPrompt-driven generation with model interpretation; no separate universal prompt-enhancer control documented

Image Editing

6 specifications +
SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
InpaintingDedicated Stability AI Inpaint API + customizable self-hosted workflowsDedicated inpainting via Studio/API
OutpaintingDedicated Stability AI Outpaint APIDedicated outpainting via API/creative editing workflows
Object RemovalDedicated Erase Object APIAI Eraser + prompt-based editing
Background RemovalDedicated Remove Background APIDedicated Background Remover · API supported
Background ReplacementReplace Background & Relight APIReplace Background API/editing workflow
Generative FillInpaint / Outpaint services for masked and extended generative contentInpainting / prompt-based regional editing

Control & Consistency

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SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Style ControlControl Style · Style Transfer · self-hosted LoRA/fine-tuning and prompt-based style controlV4 Styles Precise/Flexible modes · weighted references · 100+ API styles
Style ReferenceControl Style / Style Transfer API plus self-hosted reference and adapter workflowsV4 Styles accepts 1–10 references · individual reference influence can be weighted
Pose / Composition ControlControl Sketch / Structure APIs · advanced pose controls available through ecosystem implementationsPrompt + editing/reference workflows; no dedicated native V4 pose-lock control documented
Seed ControlSeed parameter supported in Stability AI generation API and standard self-hosted diffusion workflowsSeed control available in Recraft API generation parameters

Quality & Design

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SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Typography / Logo GenerationRaster typography/design generation supported; quality depends on model and promptProduction-oriented typography, posters, logos and brand assets
Vector GenerationNo native SVG/vector output in core Stable Diffusion 3.5 image modelsNative editable SVG generation · V4.1 Vector / V4.1 Pro Vector
Transparent BackgroundRemove Background API supports isolated foreground workflows; native transparent generation is not a core SD 3.5 base-model featureBackground removal + transparent export workflows

Models & Customization

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SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Available ModelsStable Diffusion 3.5 Large · Large Turbo · Medium · Flash · Stable Image Ultra/Core · legacy SDXLRecraft V4.1 · V4.1 Pro · V4.1 Vector · V4.1 Pro Vector · V4 Styles · V4 Styles Pro/Vector · external models in Studio
Model SelectionChoose SD 3.5 variant by quality/speed/hardware needs; Stable Image services provide optimized hosted alternativesRecraft model variants + supported external models selectable by workflow
Custom ModelsHighly customizable · supports community fine-tunes, LoRAs and derivative workflows under applicable license termsV4 Styles creates reusable reference-based styles without model training
Model TrainingFine-tuning and LoRA workflows supported; Stability AI Enterprise also offers custom model training upgradesNo training/fine-tuning required for V4 Styles · reusable style built from 1–10 references

Developer & Integration

2 specifications +
SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
IntegrationsSelf-hosted ecosystem · Stability AI API · Stable Assistant · cloud partnersRecraft Studio · iOS/Android · API · MCP integration
Automation SupportREST API with asynchronous polling support · self-hosted pipelines can be automatedAPI batch jobs · asynchronous processing · MCP integration

Commercial & Business

2 specifications +
SpecificationStable DiffusionRecraft
Team PlanNo standard seat-based Stable Diffusion team plan · organizations can use API credits or self-host under applicable licenseTeams plan available · shared top-up credits and collaborative workspace
Enterprise PlanEnterprise License with commercial deployment, implementation support and optional custom model trainingEnterprise workflows supported via sales · high-volume generation, priority inference, style/brand controls and integrations

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