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title: "stable-diffusion vs Dataset"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/compvis-stable-diffusion-vs-dl3dv-10k-dataset"
tools: ["compvis-stable-diffusion", "dl3dv-10k-dataset"]
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# stable-diffusion vs Dataset

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick stable-diffusion when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Dataset is HTML; pick Dataset when dataset is primarily HTML; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook.

[stable-diffusion](https://ommer-lab.com/research/latent-diffusion-models/) reports 73k GitHub stars, 11k forks, and 617 open issues, last pushed Jun 18, 2024. [Dataset](https://dl3dv-10k.github.io/DL3DV-10K/) has 647 stars, 16 forks, and 21 open issues, last pushed Feb 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [stable-diffusion's repository](https://github.com/CompVis/stable-diffusion) and [Dataset's repository](https://github.com/DL3DV-10K/Dataset).

| | [stable-diffusion](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion.md) | [Dataset](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A latent text-to-image diffusion model | News: the 10k dataset is ready for download. |
| Stars | 73,179 | 647 |
| Forks | 10,584 | 16 |
| Open issues | 617 | 21 |
| Language | Jupyter Notebook | HTML |
| Adopt for | - | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Other | Other |
| Categories | Computer Vision, Model Training | Computer Vision, Model Training |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [stable-diffusion](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion.md) | [Dataset](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 753d | 151d |
| Open issues (now) | 617 | 21 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset/trust.md) |

## Choose when

### Choose stable-diffusion if…

- stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Dataset is HTML.
- Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook.
- More GitHub stars (73k vs 647) - visibility, not fit.

### Choose Dataset if…

- Dataset is primarily HTML; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook.
- Tags unique to Dataset: 3d-models, 3d-reconstruction, 3d-vision, ai.
- More recently updated (last pushed Feb 10, 2026).

## 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.

## When NOT to use Dataset

- Last GitHub push was 152 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 10, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on Dataset.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between stable-diffusion and Dataset?

stable-diffusion: A latent text-to-image diffusion model. Dataset: News: the 10k dataset is ready for download.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose stable-diffusion over Dataset?

Choose stable-diffusion over Dataset when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Dataset is HTML; Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook; More GitHub stars (73k vs 647) - visibility, not fit.

### When should I choose Dataset over stable-diffusion?

Choose Dataset over stable-diffusion when Dataset is primarily HTML; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook; Tags unique to Dataset: 3d-models, 3d-reconstruction, 3d-vision, ai; More recently updated (last pushed Feb 10, 2026).

### 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.

### When should I avoid Dataset?

Last GitHub push was 152 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 10, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on Dataset. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.

### Is stable-diffusion or Dataset more popular on GitHub?

stable-diffusion has more GitHub stars (73,179 vs 647). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are stable-diffusion and Dataset open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (stable-diffusion: Other, Dataset: Other).

### Where can I find alternatives to stable-diffusion or Dataset?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [stable-diffusion alternatives](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion/alternatives) and [Dataset alternatives](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset/alternatives) ([stable-diffusion markdown twin](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion/alternatives.md), [Dataset markdown twin](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/compvis-stable-diffusion-vs-dl3dv-10k-dataset.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, stable-diffusion or Dataset?

stable-diffusion: Dormant. Dataset: Slowing. 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 stable-diffusion and Dataset?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [stable-diffusion trust report](/tools/compvis-stable-diffusion/trust); [Dataset trust report](/tools/dl3dv-10k-dataset/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=compvis-stable-diffusion`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=compvis-stable-diffusion)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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