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DiffusionBee alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded DiffusionBee alternative is Draw Things (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
DiffusionBee compared with 5 alternatives: Draw Things, ComfyUI, Dezgo, Mage Space and Stability AI.
DiffusionBee is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiffusionBeeThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Draw Things | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| ComfyUI | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Dezgo | Free plan · from $10 | Yes | Web |
| Mage Space | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stability AI | Free plan | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
DiffusionBee has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Draw Things, ComfyUI and Mage Space score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from DiffusionBee
Draw Things
Image generation that runs on your own iPhone, iPad or Mac
- Draw Things starts at $8.99 per month (Draw Things+).
- Draw Things also lists an iOS app.
Suits: People who want image generation to stay on their own device
ComfyUI
Open-source node editor for image and video AI workflows, plus a cloud
- ComfyUI starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly) for Comfy Cloud.
- ComfyUI also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- ComfyUI is open source, according to its own site.
- ComfyUI also covers AI agents.
Suits: Artists and studios who want step-by-step control over open models
Dezgo
Pay-as-you-go AI image and video generator with many models
- Dezgo starts at $10 minimum top-up, used as you go.
- Dezgo also lists a web app.
- Dezgo lists no macOS app, which DiffusionBee has.
Suits: People who want to pay per generation with no subscription
Mage Space
Browser-based image, video and audio generator with many models
- Mage Space starts at $10 per month (Basic), billed monthly.
- Mage Space also lists a web app.
- Mage Space lists no macOS app, which DiffusionBee has.
Suits: Trying many image models from one account without installing anything
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion image models to self-host or call through an API
- Stability AI also lists a web app.
- Stability AI lists no macOS app, which DiffusionBee has.
- Stability AI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers adding image generation and editing to their own apps
Limits worth knowing in DiffusionBee
- Only a macOS download is offered; the FAQ says macOS 13.1 or later is required.
- Apple silicon is recommended; the FAQ says Intel Macs work but are very slow without a dedicated graphics chip.
- On an 8GB M1 MacBook Air the FAQ puts one image at around 30 seconds.
- Use of generated images is tied to the CreativeML Open RAIL-M license, per the FAQ.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DiffusionBee?
The alternatives to DiffusionBee in this directory are Draw Things, ComfyUI, Dezgo, Mage Space and Stability AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DiffusionBee.
Is there a free alternative to DiffusionBee?
Yes. Draw Things, ComfyUI, Dezgo, Mage Space and Stability AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which DiffusionBee alternatives work on Windows?
The DiffusionBee listing does not include a Windows app. ComfyUI lists one.
Which DiffusionBee alternatives work on Linux?
The DiffusionBee listing does not include a Linux app. ComfyUI lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to DiffusionBee?
ComfyUI is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.