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ComfyUI

Node-based local image/video workflow engine

🎨 Image open source / open weights
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Open-source node graph UI for running diffusion models locally, with a cloud offering.

Use it when…

You want maximum control over local image/video pipelines.

Skip it if…

You want results in five minutes.

Score breakdown

Job fit22/30
Ease / time-to-first-result7/15
Value15/15
Momentum14/15
Openness & portability10/10
Trust & maturity7/10
Builder/gamer bonus5/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Details

Pricing
Desktop app is free to download; Comfy Cloud Standard $20/mo ($16/mo annually); Creator $35/mo
✓ Verified on the official pricing page, Oct 18, 2026
Free tier
Yes
Starting paid price
$20/mo ($16/mo billed annually)
Platforms
Mac · Win · Linux · web
Open source
Yes
Official URL
https://www.comfy.org
URL verified
Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed
Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources
https://www.comfy.org
https://www.comfy.org/pricing

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