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OpenInk vs Illustrious XL

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OpenInk compared with Illustrious XL
Detail OpenInkIllustrious XL logo Illustrious XL
What it doesDream it. Ink it. Open-source SDXL-based AI model for native high-resolution anime art generation
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Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: Basic access with 10 free credits weekly. Credit Packs: Starter ($3.99), Popular ($8.99), Best Value ($19.99). Plus Monthly ($9.90/mo, 1200 credits/month), Plus Quarterly ($26.90/qtr), Plus Annual ($89.90/yr, save 25%). Pro Monthly ($19.90/mo, 3000 credits/month), Pro Quarterly ($53.90/qtr), P Free for personal and research use; prohibits closed-source proprietary monetization
Key features
  • Text to image generation: Transform words into detailed tattoo designs
  • Photo to tattoo conversion: Upload memories or sketches to evolve into professional tattoo language
  • 30+ tattoo styles: Generate designs in multiple artistic styles
  • InkCanvas professional whiteboard: Refine designs with precision zoom and grid systems
  • InkMuse AI design chat: Multi-turn conversation with AI designer for detailed refinement
  • Community gallery: Browse thousands of real designs filtered by style and placement
  • Find nearby tattoo studios: Browse nearby public studio contacts and compare their work
  • iOS and Android mobile apps: Access design tools on mobile platforms
  • 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
What makes it different
  • AI-powered multi-turn design conversation that truly understands aesthetic details beyond one-shot generation
  • Professional stencil extraction tool converting any tattoo photo into transfer-ready linework
  • Over 30 tattoo styles available for AI generation including emerging trends like cyberpunk and pixel art
  • Realistic tattoo preview on skin before appointment using AI mockup technology
  • Connected community and artist discovery to bridge design creation with actual tattoo placement
  • 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 planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −4 (down) since last check13 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)2719
Referring domains (Majestic)2945

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