ComfyUI
Every diffusion control you could ask for, arranged as cable spaghetti instead of credits.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopwebself-hostedone-click install
- Installation
- Windows or macOS desktop installer, Windows portable archive, or manual Python install on Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Operational Setup
- A compatible GPU, enough VRAM and disk for multi-gigabyte models, and a working model/workflow must be chosen before useful output appears
- Where Your Data Lives
- Models, inputs, outputs, and workflow JSON live in the local ComfyUI data tree; generated media can embed workflow and seed metadata, while API nodes transmit selected inputs to their provider
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It removes credits and adds control, but replaces Dezgo's instant hosted form and API with a GPU, model downloads, and workflow debugging.
Replaces 17 paid apps
up to $114/mo ($1,368/yr) in subscriptions
ComfyUI FAQ
Common questions
Is ComfyUI free and open source?+
ComfyUI is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. Every diffusion control you could ask for, arranged as cable spaghetti instead of credits.
What paid software does ComfyUI replace?+
ComfyUI serves as a free replacement for 17 paid SaaS applications: Dezgo, DreamStudio, Hailuo AI, Ideogram, ImagineArt, Kaiber, Kling AI, Krea, Leonardo AI, Luma Dream Machine, Mage.Space, Midjourney, Nsketch AI, Pika, Playground AI, Runway, Wireflow, saving up to $114/month ($1,368/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up ComfyUI?+
Installation: Windows or macOS desktop installer, Windows portable archive, or manual Python install on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Setup notes: A compatible GPU, enough VRAM and disk for multi-gigabyte models, and a working model/workflow must be chosen before useful output appears
What is the catch or trade-off with ComfyUI?+
It removes credits and adds control, but replaces Dezgo's instant hosted form and API with a GPU, model downloads, and workflow debugging.