Comparison
custom-diffusion vs stable-diffusion
Verdict
Pick custom-diffusion when custom-diffusion is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook; pick stable-diffusion when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; custom-diffusion is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | custom-diffusion | stable-diffusion |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (47d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (753d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- custom-diffusion
- Custom Diffusion: Multi-Concept Customization of Text-to-Image Diffusion (CVPR 2023)
- stable-diffusion
- A latent text-to-image diffusion model
Stars
- custom-diffusion
- 2.0k
- stable-diffusion
- 73k
Forks
- custom-diffusion
- 141
- stable-diffusion
- 11k
Open issues
- custom-diffusion
- 52
- stable-diffusion
- 617
Language
- custom-diffusion
- Python
- stable-diffusion
- Jupyter Notebook
Adopt for
- custom-diffusion
- -
- stable-diffusion
- -
Persona
- custom-diffusion
- -
- stable-diffusion
- -
Runtime
- custom-diffusion
- -
- stable-diffusion
- -
License
- custom-diffusion
- Other
- stable-diffusion
- Other
Last pushed
- custom-diffusion
- May 24, 2026
- stable-diffusion
- Jun 18, 2024
Categories
- custom-diffusion
- Model Training, Computer Vision
- stable-diffusion
- Model Training, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- custom-diffusion
- Steady (60%)
- stable-diffusion
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- custom-diffusion
- 47d
- stable-diffusion
- 753d
Open issues (now)
- custom-diffusion
- 52
- stable-diffusion
- 617
Full report
- custom-diffusion
- Trust report
- stable-diffusion
- Trust report
Choose custom-diffusion if…
- custom-diffusion is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook.
- Tags unique to custom-diffusion: text-to-image-generation, customization, fine-tuning, few-shot.
- More recently updated (last pushed May 24, 2026).
When NOT to use custom-diffusion
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Choose stable-diffusion if…
- stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; custom-diffusion is Python.
- Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook.
- More GitHub stars (73k vs 2.0k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use stable-diffusion
- Last GitHub push was 754 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 18, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on stable-diffusion.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (adobe-research/custom-diffusion) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (adobe-research/custom-diffusion) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (adobe-research/custom-diffusion) · observed May 24, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Jun 18, 2024
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: custom-diffusion 2.0k · stable-diffusion 73k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between custom-diffusion and stable-diffusion?
- custom-diffusion: Custom Diffusion: Multi-Concept Customization of Text-to-Image Diffusion (CVPR 2023). stable-diffusion: A latent text-to-image diffusion model. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose custom-diffusion over stable-diffusion?
- Choose custom-diffusion over stable-diffusion when custom-diffusion is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook; Tags unique to custom-diffusion: text-to-image-generation, customization, fine-tuning, few-shot; More recently updated (last pushed May 24, 2026).
- When should I choose stable-diffusion over custom-diffusion?
- Choose stable-diffusion over custom-diffusion when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; custom-diffusion is Python; Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook; More GitHub stars (73k vs 2.0k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid custom-diffusion?
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- When should I avoid stable-diffusion?
- Last GitHub push was 754 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 18, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on stable-diffusion. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is custom-diffusion or stable-diffusion more popular on GitHub?
- stable-diffusion has more GitHub stars (73,179 vs 1,975). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are custom-diffusion and stable-diffusion open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (custom-diffusion: Other, stable-diffusion: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to custom-diffusion or stable-diffusion?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at custom-diffusion alternatives and stable-diffusion alternatives (custom-diffusion markdown twin, stable-diffusion markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, custom-diffusion or stable-diffusion?
- custom-diffusion: Steady. stable-diffusion: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for custom-diffusion and stable-diffusion?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: custom-diffusion trust report; stable-diffusion trust report.