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DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLAvatarSay logo AvatarSay
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation Turn text into an AI avatar — then make it talk.
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Pricing modelOpen source Paid
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Free sign-up: 30 free credits plus one free talking clip up to 5 seconds (limited launch offer). Starter: $9.90 for 500 credits (one-time). Creator: $24.90 for 1,500 credits (one-time). Studio: $59.00 for 4,000 credits (one-time). Avatar generation costs 4 credits per standard set or 6 credits per H
Key features
  • Native 1536x1536 high-resolution generation without upscaling
  • Hybrid Prompting System combining natural English and Danbooru tags
  • Stable text encoder fine-tuning for superior concept understanding
  • Trained on comprehensive Danbooru2023 dataset
  • Full compatibility with ComfyUI, Automatic1111, Forge, and Draw Things
  • Superior anatomy rendering with flawless hands and character details
  • V-Prediction architecture for enhanced dynamic range and contrast
  • Highly flexible base canvas for LoRA training and custom checkpoints
  • Eight avatar styles: Anime, 3D Cartoon, Pixel Art, Realistic, Professional Avatar, Fantasy, Watercolor, Cyberpunk
  • Generate two 1024×1024 portrait variations per prompt
  • Create talking videos with lip-sync animation up to 30 seconds
  • Eight built-in English text-to-speech voices
  • Private content never used for model training
  • No subscription required, credits never expire
  • Use avatars commercially
  • Profile picture generator for Discord, YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn
  • Random anime character and RPG NPC generators
What makes it different
  • Only open-source SDXL model natively trained at 1536x1536 resolution
  • Stylistically neutral untuned base canvas unlike Pony Diffusion
  • Continuous rapid iterations from v0.1 to v3.5 with aggressive optimization
  • Thousands of compatible community-trained LoRAs and derivatives
  • One-time purchases with no subscription; credits never expire
  • Fictional characters by design; never animates real people or existing photos
  • Content remains private and is never used for AI model training
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden multipliers or surprise charges
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)196
Referring domains (Majestic)451

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