SwarmUI
A modular web interface for generating images, video and some audio with Stable Diffusion, Flux and other models.
Script installers for Windows, Linux and Apple-silicon Macs, with Docker, Colab and cloud GPU options.
SwarmUI is an MIT-licensed web interface for local AI image generation, formerly named StableSwarmUI. It suits beginners and experts who want a script-installed UI covering Stable Diffusion, Flux and video models.
What it is
You run install-windows.bat or install-linux.sh, or the macOS launch script on M-series Macs, and open the web interface. The README says it supports image and video models, some audio models, and can run in Docker, on Google Colab or on rented GPUs such as Runpod and Vast.ai.
Who it's for
It suits people who want a friendlier front end than raw node graphs and are comfortable with a beta-stage tool. It does not suit anyone who needs a stable 1.0 release or hosted support.
Key features
Script installers
install-windows.bat and install-linux.sh set it up for you.
Many model types
Stable Diffusion, Flux, video models and some audio models.
Cloud GPU options
Docs cover Docker, Google Colab, Runpod and Vast.ai.
Apple silicon support
macOS runs only on M-series Macs via a launch script.
MIT licence
SwarmUI itself is MIT, though connected projects may carry GPL variants.
Modular design
Described as a modular, extensible web interface.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- MIT licence on SwarmUI itself, which is permissive for commercial use.
- Install scripts for Windows and Linux mean you do not assemble dependencies by hand.
- Covers image, video and some audio models in one interface.
- The README documents Docker, Colab and rented-GPU routes if you lack a local card.
Where it falls short
- The README labels it Almost-Release at v0.9.8 Beta, so expect rough edges.
- It needs Python 3.11 or 3.12 and .NET, and the README warns against Python 3.14 or later.
- The README gives no GPU or VRAM requirement; model size decides what your card can run.
- Some uses are affected by the GPL-variant licences of connected projects, and every model has its own licence.
Pricing & license
Free under the MIT licence. The only cost is your own hardware or any cloud GPU you rent to run it; the project shows no paid plan.
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FAQ
Does SwarmUI run on Intel Macs?
No. The README says you can only run it on Mac computers with M-series Apple silicon processors.
Is SwarmUI free for commercial use?
SwarmUI is MIT-licensed. The README notes that connected projects may use GPL-variant licences and that each model has its own licence.
Can I run it without my own GPU?
The README documents Google Colab and cloud GPU providers such as Runpod and Vast.ai as alternatives to a local card.
