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ComfyUI

FreemiumFree (local, GPL-3.0); Comfy Cloud from $20/monthOpen SourceAPISelf-Hosted

ComfyUI is a free, GPL-3.0 node-graph application for building image, video, audio and 3D generation pipelines locally, with an optional paid cloud version from Comfy Org.

Free (local, GPL-3.0); Comfy Cloud from $20/month · Checked Oct 17, 2026

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License: GPL-3.0 Commercial ok; derivatives must share license
Local-run terms: The ComfyUI application can be downloaded, modified and run locally under GPL-3.0, including commercially. Model weights and third-party custom nodes have their own licenses.

Pricing

Model
Free open-source software; optional Comfy Cloud subscription with credits
Price
Free (local, GPL-3.0); Comfy Cloud from $20/month

Summary

In ComfyUI, every step of a generation pipeline, from loading a model to sampling and upscaling, is a node you connect on a canvas, and the whole graph can be saved as JSON and reused. The README lists broad native support for image, video, audio, 3D and text models, a local API, and installs for Windows, Linux and macOS across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and Apple Silicon hardware. The core software is free and, per the README, runs offline. Comfy Cloud is a separate paid hosting service with plans from $20 a month, and optional API nodes for closed models consume credits. Model weights you load keep their own licenses.

Bottom line: Pick ComfyUI for detailed, reusable control over generation pipelines on your own hardware; expect a node-graph learning curve and check each model's license.

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Pros

  • Free GPL-3.0 software that runs locally on Windows, Linux and macOS across several GPU vendors.
  • Every pipeline step is a visible node, and workflows save as reusable JSON.
  • A local API lets applications run saved workflows.

Cons

  • The node-graph interface takes time to learn for people new to diffusion pipelines.
  • Model weights and third-party custom nodes carry their own licenses to check separately.
  • Local use depends on your own hardware; hosted Comfy Cloud and API nodes cost extra.

About

Platforms
Windows, Linux, macOS (desktop app on Windows and macOS; portable and manual installs); Comfy Cloud (web)
API Available
Yes
Self-Hosted
Yes
Last Updated
October 17, 2026

Best For

Who it's for

  • Creators and developers who want step-level control over generation pipelines
  • Users with capable local GPUs, or who prefer a hosted cloud option

What it does well

  • Build and reuse image or video generation pipelines locally
  • Combine models, LoRAs, ControlNets and upscalers in one graph
  • Run saved workflows from an application through the local API

Integrations

Custom nodesPartner/API nodes for hosted modelslocal APIStable DiffusionFluxWan and other open models

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ComfyUI free?
ComfyUI offers a free option alongside paid upgrades. Pricing: Free (local, GPL-3.0); Comfy Cloud from $20/month. Check the current allowances and terms before choosing a plan.
Is ComfyUI open source?
Yes. ComfyUI is open source — the source repository is at https://github.com/Comfy-Org/ComfyUI.
Does ComfyUI have an API?
Yes. ComfyUI exposes a developer API. See the official documentation at https://comfy.org for details.
Can I self-host ComfyUI?
Yes. ComfyUI supports self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
What platforms does ComfyUI support?
ComfyUI is available on: Windows, Linux, macOS (desktop app on Windows and macOS; portable and manual installs); Comfy Cloud (web).

What ComfyUI is

ComfyUI is a node-graph application for building generative media pipelines. Its GitHub README describes a visual canvas where model loaders, samplers, conditioning and post-processing steps are wired together as nodes, for image, video, audio, 3D and text workflows. Workflows save as JSON, and the README says a complete workflow can be recovered from supported generated media. It also documents a local API for calling workflows from other applications.

Free local software

The application is released under the GPL-3.0 license. It runs on Windows, Linux and macOS through a desktop app (Windows and macOS), a portable Windows build or a manual install, and the README lists support for NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Apple Silicon and Ascend GPUs. According to the README, the core runs offline and downloads nothing unless you ask it to. Optional paid API nodes reach closed hosted models; an --offline flag disables them.

Optional paid hosting

Comfy Org also sells Comfy Cloud for people without suitable local hardware. On October 17, 2026, its pricing page listed Standard at $20/month, Creator at $35/month, Pro at $100/month on monthly billing, with lower yearly rates. Team pricing varies by a shared credit commitment, with five tiers from $200 to $2,500 per month; $700 is one slider setting. Enterprise pricing is custom, and new users can try five GPU runs. Partner node usage draws on the same credit pool.

Licenses are layered

GPL-3.0 covers ComfyUI itself. The models you load, such as Stable Diffusion, Flux or Wan, have their own licenses, and third-party custom nodes may carry their own terms. Check those separately before commercial use.

Who it suits

ComfyUI suits people who want detailed control over each step of a generation pipeline and are comfortable working in a node graph, plus developers who want to run workflows locally through an API.

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