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Stable AssistantMidjourney
Paid

Subscription service from Stability AI; check the site for current plans.

 Paid

Paid subscription service; see the website for current plans.

Web Web
  • Chat interface for generation and editing
  • Inpainting, erase and search-and-replace tools
  • Generates images from plain-language prompts
  • Usable through the website or Discord
  • Requires an account and internet connection
  • Limited to Stability AI's own models
  • Runs only as a hosted service, not locally
  • Closed model and proprietary service
Web application Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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