diffusionbee-stable-diffusion-ui
Run Stable Diffusion locally on your Mac with a simple GUI app.
A one-click installer app for running text-to-image and image-to-image generation directly on your Mac.
Diffusion Bee is a native desktop application that provides a graphical interface for running Stable Diffusion locally on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It is designed for graphic designers and digital artists who want to generate AI imagery without configuring command-line tools or sending data to third-party cloud services.
What it is
It wraps Stable Diffusion models into an Electron app with built-in support for text-to-image, image-to-image, inpainting, outpainting, upscaling, ControlNet, and LoRA. You can download different model checkpoints directly inside the app, manage your generation history, and apply negative prompts.
Who it's for
It suits macOS users who want a straightforward, privacy-focused way to experiment with Stable Diffusion models locally. It does not suit Windows users or anyone lacking a compatible Intel or M1/M2 Mac with sufficient hardware resources.
Key features
One-Click Installer
Get started immediately on macOS without needing to install Python dependencies or configure terminal commands.
ControlNet Support
Guide your image generation using structural inputs like edge maps and pose estimations directly in the app.
Inpainting and Outpainting
Modify specific regions of your images or expand canvases using targeted brush masks.
Local Model Management
Download and switch between SD 1.x, SD 2.x, SD XL, and LoRA models right from the application interface.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Runs entirely on your local machine to keep your image generation data private
- Includes a one-click installer with no technical knowledge or dependency setup required
- Supports advanced workflows like ControlNet, inpainting, and image-to-image generation
- Allows you to download and manage multiple model checkpoints directly within the app
Where it falls short
- Requires a compatible Intel or M1/M2 Mac with macOS 11.0 or later and adequate hardware specs
- Outputs are governed by the terms of the Stable Diffusion model licences
- Heavy local generation tasks will consume significant system memory and GPU resources
Pricing & license
Diffusion Bee is free under its open source licence, and the only cost is running it locally on your own Mac hardware.
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FAQ
Does Diffusion Bee send my prompts to the cloud?
No, generation happens entirely on your local computer unless you explicitly choose to upload an image.
What hardware do I need to run this?
You need an Intel Mac running macOS 12.3.1 or later, or an M1/M2 Mac running macOS 11.0.0 or later.
Can I use custom models like LoRA and ControlNet?
Yes, the app natively supports SD 1.x, SD 2.x, SD XL, Inpainting, ControlNet, and LoRA models.
