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Illustrious XL vs HoneyVid

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Illustrious XL compared with HoneyVid
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLHoneyVid logo HoneyVid
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation Create viral AI videos by swapping yourself into trending clips
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Monthly plans: Starter 120 credits for $9.99/month ($0.08 per credit), Creator 300 credits for $24.99/month ($0.08 per credit). Credit packs: 100 credits for $9.99 ($0.10 per credit), 300 credits for $29.99 ($0.10 per credit). A 15-second video costs 38-41 credits in Standard ($3.17-$3.42 on a plan)
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
  • Viral video template swaps with original moves and sound
  • Motion Control with step-by-step gesture copying
  • Pet and animal video generation up to 10 seconds
  • Multiple AI video models: Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.0, Wan 3.0 Prime
  • AI image generation with multiple models
  • MCP integration with Claude and ChatGPT
  • Transparent pricing shown before video creation
  • Video upscaling to 1080p or 4K
  • Automatic refund of failed videos
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
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor via MCP for one-click integration and voice requests
  • Failed videos refunded automatically with no cost to user
  • New models and features shipped weekly
  • Transparent pricing with exact cost shown before generation
  • Three-step process: pick video, add photo, create
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
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)190
Referring domains (Majestic)450

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