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Illustrious XL vs Kling

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Illustrious XL compared with Kling
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XL Kling
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation AI video generator for creating videos from text prompts or image frames
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PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Basic Yearly: $14.95/month or $179.40/year (30,000 credits, 1080p video); Plus Yearly: $29.95/month or $359.40/year (72,000 credits, 4K video); Pro Yearly: $64.95/month or $779.40/year (180,000 credits, 4K video, unlimited AI image generation). Individual generations cost 160 credits for a 5-second
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-video generation from written prompts
  • Image-to-video with first and last frame guidance
  • Video duration selection from 5 to 30 seconds
  • Resolution options: 720p, 1080p, and 4K
  • Optional generated audio with dialogue and atmosphere
  • Multiple video models including Kling 4.0, Kling 3.0, and Seedance variants
  • AI image generation and editing tools
  • Reference-guided video workflows
  • Credit-based generation system with plan quotas
  • Automated content moderation before generation
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
  • Clear, user-friendly workspace combining input controls, generation options, and result preview
  • Fair pricing with responsive customer support
  • Independent platform with no affiliation to ByteDance or model providers
  • Instant credit availability on annual plans with no per-day limits
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check21 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)55
Citation Flow (Majestic)1923
Referring domains (Majestic)4524

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