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stable-diffusion vs x-stable-diffusion

Verdict

Pick stable-diffusion if stable-diffusion is a latent text-to-image diffusion model for generating images from text descriptions, using a conda environment for setup; pick x-stable-diffusion if x-stable-diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with a latency of 0.88 seconds, leveraging AITemplate, nvFuser, TensorRT, and FlashAttention.

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stable-diffusion logo

stable-diffusion

CompVis/stable-diffusion

★ 73kpushed Jun 18, 2024
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x-stable-diffusion logo

x-stable-diffusion

stochasticai/x-stable-diffusion

★ 556pushed Dec 4, 2023

Trust & integrity

Signalstable-diffusionx-stable-diffusion
Maintenance
Dormant (822d since push)
As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1
Archived (1018d since push)
As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1
Provenance
Not a fork · Organization account
As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1
Not a fork · Organization account
As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1
OSV dependency advisories
No lockfile (source not queried)
As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1
No lockfile (source not queried)
As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1
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Tagline

stable-diffusion
A latent text-to-image diffusion model
x-stable-diffusion
Real-time inference for Stable Diffusion - 0.88s latency

Stars

stable-diffusion
73k
x-stable-diffusion
556

Forks

stable-diffusion
11k
x-stable-diffusion
34

Open issues

stable-diffusion
619
x-stable-diffusion
22

Language

stable-diffusion
Jupyter Notebook
x-stable-diffusion
Jupyter Notebook

Adopt for

stable-diffusion
Stable-diffusion is a latent text-to-image diffusion model for generating images from text descriptions, using a conda environment for setup.
x-stable-diffusion
x-stable-diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with a latency of 0.88 seconds, leveraging AITemplate, nvFuser, TensorRT, and FlashAttention.

Persona

stable-diffusion
-
x-stable-diffusion
-

Runtime

stable-diffusion
-
x-stable-diffusion
-

License

stable-diffusion
Other
x-stable-diffusion
The tool is licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.

Last pushed

stable-diffusion
Jun 18, 2024
x-stable-diffusion
Dec 4, 2023

Categories

stable-diffusion
Computer Vision, Model Training
x-stable-diffusion
Inference & Serving

Trust and health

Maintenance

stable-diffusion
Dormant (18%)
x-stable-diffusion
Archived (8%)

Days since push

stable-diffusion
822d
x-stable-diffusion
1018d

Archived on GitHub

stable-diffusion
No
x-stable-diffusion
Yes

Open issues (now)

stable-diffusion
619
x-stable-diffusion
22

Stars delta

stable-diffusion
+188 (30d)
x-stable-diffusion
-1 (30d)

Open issues delta

stable-diffusion
+3 (30d)
x-stable-diffusion
0 (30d)

Full report

stable-diffusion
Trust report
x-stable-diffusion
Trust report

Typed relationship

stable-diffusion alternative x-stable-diffusionx-Stable-Diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with reduced latency, providing an alternative approach to improving performance.

Choose stable-diffusion if…

  • License: stable-diffusion is Other, x-stable-diffusion is Apache-2.0.
  • Requirements: A conda environment named `ldm` is required, which can be created and activated using the provided commands..
  • x-Stable-Diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with reduced latency, providing an alternative approach to improving performance.
  • Tags unique to stable-diffusion: conda environment, diffusion model, image-generation, jupyter-notebook.
  • Also covers Computer Vision, Model Training.
  • When you need to generate images from text descriptions with a high degree of detail and quality, as stable-diffusion is known for its ability to produce highly detailed images.

When NOT to use stable-diffusion

  • If your project requires real-time image generation, as stable-diffusion may not be optimized for real-time performance and could be slower compared to some alternatives.
  • When you are looking for a tool that supports a wide range of customization options for the diffusion process, as stable-diffusion might have a more limited set of parameters for customization.

Choose x-stable-diffusion if…

  • License: x-stable-diffusion is Apache-2.0, stable-diffusion is Other.
  • The repository does not specify the hosting model for the tool.
  • Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires CUDA for optimal performance.; Supports deployment via Jupyter Notebook..
  • x-Stable-Diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with reduced latency, providing an alternative approach to improving performance.
  • Tags unique to x-stable-diffusion: aitemplate, automl, cuda, docker.
  • Also covers Inference & Serving.
  • When you need real-time inference with a latency as low as 0.88 seconds for Stable Diffusion models.

When NOT to use x-stable-diffusion

  • If your project does not require real-time inference or can tolerate higher latency.
  • When you are working in an environment that does not support CUDA, as x-stable-diffusion heavily relies on CUDA for performance.

Explore

Sources

Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.

GitHub stars on cards: stable-diffusion 73k · x-stable-diffusion 556 (synced Sep 20, 2026).

Common questions

What is the difference between stable-diffusion and x-stable-diffusion?
stable-diffusion: A latent text-to-image diffusion model. x-stable-diffusion: Real-time inference for Stable Diffusion - 0.88s latency. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose stable-diffusion over x-stable-diffusion?
Choose stable-diffusion over x-stable-diffusion when License: stable-diffusion is Other, x-stable-diffusion is Apache-2.0; Requirements: A conda environment named ldm is required, which can be created and activated using the provided commands.; x-Stable-Diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with reduced latency, providing an alternative approach to improving performance; Tags unique to stable-diffusion: conda environment, diffusion model, image-generation, jupyter-notebook; Also covers Computer Vision, Model Training; When you need to generate images from text descriptions with a high degree of detail and quality, as stable-diffusion is known for its ability to produce highly detailed images.
When should I choose x-stable-diffusion over stable-diffusion?
Choose x-stable-diffusion over stable-diffusion when License: x-stable-diffusion is Apache-2.0, stable-diffusion is Other; The repository does not specify the hosting model for the tool; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires CUDA for optimal performance.; Supports deployment via Jupyter Notebook.; x-Stable-Diffusion offers real-time inference for Stable Diffusion with reduced latency, providing an alternative approach to improving performance; Tags unique to x-stable-diffusion: aitemplate, automl, cuda, docker; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need real-time inference with a latency as low as 0.88 seconds for Stable Diffusion models.
When should I avoid stable-diffusion?
If your project requires real-time image generation, as stable-diffusion may not be optimized for real-time performance and could be slower compared to some alternatives. When you are looking for a tool that supports a wide range of customization options for the diffusion process, as stable-diffusion might have a more limited set of parameters for customization.
When should I avoid x-stable-diffusion?
If your project does not require real-time inference or can tolerate higher latency. When you are working in an environment that does not support CUDA, as x-stable-diffusion heavily relies on CUDA for performance.
Is stable-diffusion or x-stable-diffusion more popular on GitHub?
stable-diffusion has more GitHub stars (73,442 vs 556). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are stable-diffusion and x-stable-diffusion open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (stable-diffusion: Other, x-stable-diffusion: Apache-2.0).
Where can I find alternatives to stable-diffusion or x-stable-diffusion?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at stable-diffusion alternatives and x-stable-diffusion alternatives (stable-diffusion markdown twin, x-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, stable-diffusion or x-stable-diffusion?
stable-diffusion: Dormant. x-stable-diffusion: Archived. 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 x-stable-diffusion?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: stable-diffusion trust report; x-stable-diffusion trust report.

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