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Illustrious XL compared with ImgKick
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLImgKick logo ImgKick
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation Free ChatGPT image generator powered by GPT Image 2.5 Flare
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Free: 60 welcome credits once (12 at sign-up, then 48 more over six visits). Monthly plans: Starter $7.90/month (1000 credits), Pro $19.90/month (3000 credits), Studio $49.90/month (7000 credits). Yearly plans: Starter $75.84/year, Pro $191.04/year, Studio $479.04/year. One-time credit packs: 500 cr
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
  • Text-to-image generation with customizable formats (square 1024×1024, landscape 1536×1024, portrait 1024×1536)
  • Reference-based photo editing with up to four PNG or JPEG uploads (up to 10 MB and 20 megapixels each)
  • Quality options from low to max (auto, low, medium, high, max)
  • 240+ curated prompt library across categories like fashion, food, architecture, and products
  • Private image library with automatic saving
  • No OpenAI account, ChatGPT subscription, or API key required
  • Google sign-in for account creation and 12 starter credits
  • Sharper details with natural lighting and rich textures
  • Subject preservation across edits with identity fidelity
  • Up to 50% lower generation latency versus GPT Image 2.0
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
  • Free to try with 60 welcome credits and no subscription required
  • Reference-based editing that preserves subjects while changing style or direction
  • No API key or OpenAI account needed to get started
  • Integrated prompt library with 240+ curated examples and tips for effective prompting
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check1 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)1924
Referring domains (Majestic)4523

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