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Illustrious XL vs Emero

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Illustrious XL compared with Emero
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLEmero logo Emero
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation AI image and video generator billed at cost with no markup
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization $10/month platform fee plus generations billed at model cost. Free trial includes $2 of generations. Image generation from $0.012 per image (GPT Image 2 low) to $0.61 per image (GPT Image 2.6 Flare high). Video from $0.023 per second (Omni 1.2 at 360p) to $0.55 per second (Seedance 2.0 at 1080p with
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
  • Searchable library of all creations
  • 41 AI models for image, video, music and speech
  • Workflow templates with tested prompts and costs
  • Generation pricing shown before running
  • No credit math or surprise overages
  • Unlimited balance expiration
  • AI prompting assistance for better results
  • Full ownership of generated content
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
  • Billed at actual model cost with no markup
  • Rigorous testing of every model with Claude and ChatGPT
  • Public workflows showing exact prompts and costs
  • Free trial with $2 of generations included
  • Pass on volume discounts to users automatically
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)1925
Referring domains (Majestic)4532

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