Civitai

What is Civitai?

Civitai is the largest community site for sharing open-source Stable Diffusion checkpoints, LoRAs, and embeddings, alongside the images generated from them. It also offers an on-site generator so you can try a model before downloading it for local use.

Key features

• Massive library of community-trained models and LoRAs
• On-site image generation without local setup
• Detailed metadata showing exact prompts and settings per image
• Model version tracking and comparison tools
• Community ratings, reviews, and bounty system for new models

How to get started

1. Browse civitai.com for a model or style you want to try
2. Use on-site generation credits, or download the model for local use
3. Check image metadata to copy working prompts and settings
4. Upload your own trained models to share with the community

Use cases

• Finding niche or style-specific Stable Diffusion models
• Trying models before committing to a local install
• Studying prompt and parameter combinations from other creators
• Sharing your own fine-tuned models with a community

Civitai vs. alternatives

FAQ

Is Civitai free to use?

Civitai's plans: Free, with optional paid membership and on-site generation credits. Pricing and free-tier limits change over time, so check the official site above for the latest details.

What is Civitai used for?

Community hub for Stable Diffusion models and LoRAs.

Who is Civitai best for?

Civitai is a good fit for finding niche or style-specific Stable Diffusion models, or trying models before committing to a local install.

What are the alternatives to Civitai?

Commonly compared alternatives include OpenArt and Midjourney, see the comparison above for how they differ.