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Easy Diffusion

The beginner installer with generation, inpainting, queues and current models; free locally, not open-source.

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Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-08-10

Cost
$0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
License
proprietary, free
Hosting Model
Local (on your machine)
Platforms
desktopwebself-hostedone-click install
Installation
Run the Windows installer, or extract the Linux/macOS package and start it with ./start.sh
Operational Setup
Windows may show SmartScreen, macOS/Linux use a terminal launcher, and the first runtime plus model download can consume roughly tens of gigabytes
Where Your Data Lives
Models, settings, prompts, and generated images remain in the local installation and output directories; the app contacts package/model hosts for dependencies and downloads but says it does not send prompts or images for analytics
The Catch / Trade-off
It is approachable, but local installation, model storage, and GPU limits are more work than Dezgo's no-install hosted service.

Replaces 7 paid apps

up to $57/mo ($684/yr) in subscriptions

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Easy Diffusion FAQ

Common questions

Is Easy Diffusion free and open source?+

Easy Diffusion is a free tool that runs on local. The beginner installer with generation, inpainting, queues and current models; free locally, not open-source.

What paid software does Easy Diffusion replace?+

Easy Diffusion serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: Dezgo, DreamStudio, Ideogram, Leonardo AI, Mage.Space, Midjourney, Playground AI, saving up to $57/month ($684/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Easy Diffusion?+

Installation: Run the Windows installer, or extract the Linux/macOS package and start it with ./start.sh. Setup notes: Windows may show SmartScreen, macOS/Linux use a terminal launcher, and the first runtime plus model download can consume roughly tens of gigabytes

What is the catch or trade-off with Easy Diffusion?+

It is approachable, but local installation, model storage, and GPU limits are more work than Dezgo's no-install hosted service.