Comparison
stable-diffusion vs mmengine
Verdict
Pick stable-diffusion when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; mmengine is Python; pick mmengine when mmengine is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | stable-diffusion | mmengine |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (753d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- stable-diffusion
- A latent text-to-image diffusion model
- mmengine
- OpenMMLab Foundational Library for Training Deep Learning Models
Stars
- stable-diffusion
- 73k
- mmengine
- 1.5k
Forks
- stable-diffusion
- 11k
- mmengine
- 451
Open issues
- stable-diffusion
- 617
- mmengine
- 260
Language
- stable-diffusion
- Jupyter Notebook
- mmengine
- Python
Adopt for
- stable-diffusion
- -
- mmengine
- -
Persona
- stable-diffusion
- -
- mmengine
- -
Runtime
- stable-diffusion
- -
- mmengine
- -
License
- stable-diffusion
- Other
- mmengine
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- stable-diffusion
- Jun 18, 2024
- mmengine
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- stable-diffusion
- Model Training, Computer Vision
- mmengine
- Model Training, Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- stable-diffusion
- Dormant (18%)
- mmengine
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- stable-diffusion
- 753d
- mmengine
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- stable-diffusion
- 617
- mmengine
- 260
Security scan
- stable-diffusion
- No lockfile
- mmengine
- No criticals
Full report
- stable-diffusion
- Trust report
- mmengine
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · stable-diffusion: Python runtime · mmengine: Python runtime
Choose stable-diffusion if…
- stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; mmengine is Python.
- License: stable-diffusion is Other, mmengine is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook.
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.
Choose mmengine if…
- mmengine is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: mmengine is Apache-2.0, stable-diffusion is Other.
- Tags unique to mmengine: deep-learning, ai, machine-learning, python.
When NOT to use mmengine
- 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 (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 (open-mmlab/mmengine) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (open-mmlab/mmengine) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (open-mmlab/mmengine) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: stable-diffusion 73k · mmengine 1.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between stable-diffusion and mmengine?
- stable-diffusion: A latent text-to-image diffusion model. mmengine: OpenMMLab Foundational Library for Training Deep Learning Models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose stable-diffusion over mmengine?
- Choose stable-diffusion over mmengine when stable-diffusion is primarily Jupyter Notebook; mmengine is Python; License: stable-diffusion is Other, mmengine is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to stable-diffusion: jupyter notebook.
- When should I choose mmengine over stable-diffusion?
- Choose mmengine over stable-diffusion when mmengine is primarily Python; stable-diffusion is Jupyter Notebook; License: mmengine is Apache-2.0, stable-diffusion is Other; Tags unique to mmengine: deep-learning, ai, machine-learning, python.
- 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 mmengine?
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is stable-diffusion or mmengine more popular on GitHub?
- stable-diffusion has more GitHub stars (73,179 vs 1,482). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are stable-diffusion and mmengine open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (stable-diffusion: Other, mmengine: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to stable-diffusion or mmengine?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at stable-diffusion alternatives and mmengine alternatives (stable-diffusion markdown twin, mmengine 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, stable-diffusion or mmengine?
- stable-diffusion: Dormant. mmengine: Very active. 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 mmengine?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: stable-diffusion trust report; mmengine trust report.