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Illustrious XL compared with Wan
DetailIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XL Wan
What it doesOpen-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation AI video generation platform for creators, marketers, and teams
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Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingFree for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization Basic Yearly: $179.40/year ($14.95/month with annual billing) includes 30,000 credits. Plus Yearly: $359.40/year ($29.95/month with annual billing) includes 72,000 credits. Pro Yearly: $779.40/year ($64.95/month with annual billing) includes 180,000 credits and unlimited image generation. Monthly bi
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 animation with starting and ending frames
  • Reference-guided workflow with up to 10 images, 5 videos, and 5 audio clips
  • Output duration from 2–30 seconds
  • Multiple resolution options: 480p, 720p, or 1080p
  • Optional audio generation with dialogue and atmosphere
  • Video preview and history in My Creations
  • Credit-based system for generation tracking
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 workflows and fair pricing for everyday creative work
  • Single workspace for multiple input modes without relearning interface
  • Responsive customer support for account and generation issues
  • Flexible reference workflows combining images, videos, and audio
  • Automated moderation controls for safety compliance
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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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