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ComfyUI

Notable Features

Node graph interface Custom pipelines & registry LoRA training & fine‑tuning Comfy CLI & registry

Strengths

  • + Flexible node‑graph workflows
  • + Supports custom nodes & LoRA training
  • + Memory‑efficient & fast
  • + Open‑source & active community

Considerations

  • - Steep learning curve
  • - Less beginner‑friendly
  • - Requires local GPU
  • - Setup can be complex

Automatic1111 (A1111)

Notable Features

Gradio-based web UI Inpainting/outpainting workflows Extensive extension library Local SD & SDXL support

Strengths

  • + Beginner-friendly UI
  • + Huge extension ecosystem
  • + Easy installation
  • + Built-in inpainting & outpainting
  • + Widely used

Considerations

  • - Fewer advanced features
  • - UI feels dated
  • - Reliability issues & slower performance
  • - Requires manual setup on some systems

InvokeAI

Notable Features

Node-based graph builder Diffusers-based backend Tiled diffusion for large images Scheduler and parameter presets

Strengths

  • + Polished web UI with workflow nodes
  • + Installer for Windows macOS and Linux
  • + Unified Canvas for painting
  • + Good defaults for SDXL
  • + ControlNet and LoRA support

Considerations

  • - Smaller plugin ecosystem than A1111
  • - Fewer community tutorials
  • - Needs GPU with >=8GB VRAM
  • - Limited automation features

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