Comparison
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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Trust & integrity
| Signal | stable-diffusion | x-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 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
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
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 (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (CompVis/stable-diffusion) · observed Jun 18, 2024
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (stochasticai/x-stable-diffusion) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (stochasticai/x-stable-diffusion) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (stochasticai/x-stable-diffusion) · observed Dec 4, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
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
ldmis 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.