ComfyUI
Local & open tools · Open source
About
An open-source node-based interface for building image and video generation pipelines with open models.
Key features
- Node graph workflows
- Supports most open image and video models
- Huge custom-node ecosystem
- Desktop app and cloud
Best for
- — Advanced custom pipelines
- — Running open models locally
- Pricing
- Open source
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Last checked
- 2026-10-29
- Status
- Listed, not yet tested
Our take
The most flexible tool for open models. Node graphs are intimidating, and custom nodes can carry security risks.
Features and pricing change often — confirm on comfy.org before you commit.
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