Which art generator?
Art generators use machine learning to analyze existing datasets and create new pieces of art. This table compares features to help you choose between them.
Comparison
| BlueWillow AI | Midjourney | Stable Diffusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Online tool | Online tool | Middleware |
| Interface | Chat (Discord) | Chat (Discord) | Web/GUI |
| Online | â | â âšī¸ | â |
| At home | â | â | â |
| Free (with restrictions) | â | Very limited | â |
| Paid | â (planned) | $10/month+ | â âšī¸ |
| Images belong to you | â âšī¸ | Paid only âšī¸ | â |
| Quality | Good | Excellent ⨠| Requires effort |
| Text prompt | â | â | â |
| Image prompt | â | â | â |
| Extra tools | â | Limited | â ⨠|
Notes
Notable mentions
DALL-E
First public art generator. Free with limited capabilities.
Terms of service
BlueWillow
- Others including BlueWillow may reuse images created in public channels. License unclear.
- Paid tier. Images created in private channels belong to you. No other re-use permitted.
Midjourney
- Free tier. Images owned by Midjourney, granted BY-NC-4.0 license. Others may also re-use.
- Paid tier. Images created in stealth mode belong to you. No other re-use permitted.
- Employees of large companies must use paid tier.
Stable Diffusion
- Software source available. Limited re-use (covers most scenarios).
- Many extra tools available.
- See link in summary for hosts and hosting.
Summary
BlueWillow AI is suitable for Enthusiasts and Experimenters. Beginner-friendly, low-effort, high-quality art generator with a simple interface, suitable for those looking for quick and easy art creation with little effort and low cost.
Midjourney is suitable for Rapid Commercial Projects. Beginner to intermediate level, fast and efficient, with chat interface, suitable for those looking for varied art creation for projects with loose requirements and comfortable budgets.
Stable Diffusion is suitable for Tinkerers and Long-Term Projects. Intermediate to advanced level, requires significant time investment, with web/GUI interface, suitable for those looking for more control and customization over their art generation process.
You can read more about Stable Diffusion hosts and hosting đ