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Illustrious XL vs MakeRoll

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Illustrious XL compared with MakeRoll
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XLMakeRoll logo MakeRoll
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation AI clip maker that turns long videos into short vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelOpen source Not given
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Free: 60 credits/month. Creator: €9/month (€108 yearly, save €72); Pro: €17.40/month (€208.80 yearly, save €139.20). All prices include VAT. 1 credit equals 1 minute of source video. Editing and exporting are unlimited and free.
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-based editing: edit by modifying the transcript
  • Auto-reframing to vertical format (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
  • Animated captions with multilingual transcription
  • Caption translation to English, French and Spanish
  • Save and apply templates for consistent branding
  • Direct publishing to TikTok and Instagram
  • Integration with ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor
  • Browser-based with no installation required
  • Background processing on GPU servers
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
  • Whole story clips: every clip carries its own setup and payoff, not cut mid-story
  • Unlimited editing and exporting with no additional cost
  • AI-powered scoring explains why each clip is recommended
  • Launch pricing locked for as long as subscription stays active
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 check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)53
Citation Flow (Majestic)1922
Referring domains (Majestic)4514

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