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Illustrious XL compared with Seedance AI
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XL Seedance AI
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation Generate professional videos from text prompts or images with cinematic camera movements and multi-shot storytelling
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Monthly plans: Plus $14.90/month (1000 credits/month, up to 100 videos/month), Pro $24.90/month (2500 credits/month, up to 250 videos/month), Max $49.90/month (6000 credits/month, up to 600 videos/month), Super Plan $89.90/month (12000 credits/month, up to 1200 videos/month). Annual plans available
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 with cinematic quality
  • Native audio generation with lip sync and dialogue
  • Director-level camera control
  • Multi-reference creative control with up to 12 reference materials
  • Video editing and extension capabilities
  • Physics-accurate motion with 31.7% improvement over previous versions
  • Multiple resolution options up to 720p across 6 aspect ratios
  • Access to multiple AI video models including Veo 3.1 and Sora 2
  • AI image generation with multiple models
  • Commercial use license included
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
  • First unified multimodal model treating text, image, video, and audio as equally valid inputs
  • Native audio generation eliminating need for post-production audio work
  • Top performance on Artificial Analysis Video Arena Leaderboard
  • Professional quality rivaling traditional film production at a fraction of the cost
  • Draft preview feature to preview visuals and motion before final generation
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)510
Citation Flow (Majestic)1928
Referring domains (Majestic)4586

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