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ComfyUI vs LM Studio
Prices, free plans, plans, pros and cons of ComfyUI and LM Studio, side by side.
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ComfyUI or LM Studio?
Pricing
Free
Free
Starting price
Free
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Plans
6 Most plans
2
Best for
AI artists, Designers, Developers
Developers, Privacy-minded users, Students
Key features
- Node based workflow editor
- Runs Stable Diffusion, Flux and video models
- Runs locally, no limits or monthly fee
- Download and run open models in one app
- Works fully offline after download
- Chat with your own documents
Pros
- Completely free and open source
- Full control over every step
- Runs offline, images stay private
- Completely free, also for work
- Your data never leaves your computer
- No account or subscription needed
Cons
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Needs a strong graphics card
- Interface looks technical
- Needs a fairly strong computer for big models
- Local models are weaker than the best cloud models
- Large downloads, often several GB per model
Prices are shown in USD and can change. They may also vary by country, currency, taxes and billing period. Always confirm the final price on the official website.
