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Illustrious XL compared with Cartoon in the Hood
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLCartoon in the Hood logo Cartoon in the Hood
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation AI meme video generator for vertical shorts with cartoon characters on real streets
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Pricing modelOpen source Paid
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Single: $5.99 USD (1 credit, about one standard 8s 720p clip); Pack 5: $24.99 USD (5 credits, about 5 standard 8s 720p clips, ≈$5.00/clip); Pack 20: $79.99 USD (20 credits, about 20 standard 8s 720p clips, ≈$4.00/clip). 1 credit = one standard 8s 720p clip. 0.5 credit = 8s 480p draft or one Compose
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
  • Locked street templates with preset cameras and scenes
  • Original character packs or upload your own
  • Vertical 9:16 clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts
  • Video Character Swap to replace people with cartoon characters
  • Compose 9:16 stills from scene and character packs
  • Pay-per-clip credits with no monthly subscription
  • 480p draft mode for cheap iteration before 720p final render
  • Powered by ByteDance Seedance 2.5
  • Commercial posting rights for generated clips
  • Downloadable MP4 clips without watermark
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
  • Guided template-based workflow requiring no filmmaking or editing skills
  • Franchise-safe original character packs avoid copyright and trademark issues
  • Pay only for clips you generate, no monthly lock-in
  • Ready-to-post vertical clips optimized for social platforms
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)195
Referring domains (Majestic)451

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